Albert Hopkins describes how he came to be involved with the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum), through his role with the Anacostia Economic Development Corporation, where he and John Kinard served on the board of directors. He describes the museum's emphasis on African American history and achievements, and the impact it had on schools throughout Washington DC because tours came from all over the city to see special programs. He describes the critical contributions of Louise Hutchinson, Zora Martin-Felton, and John Kinard. He also talks about how the museum changed upon relocating, becoming less accessible while still serving the community.
The interview was recorded on April 21, 1992, and begins at about 30 minutes into recording, after Cynthia Matthews interview. The audio quality is clear throughout with some minor background noise.
Biographical / Historical:
Albert (Al) Hopkins (1941-2012) served in the Air Force from 1956 through 1960. He graduated from Howard University with a BS in Mathematics, and earned a JD from Howard Law School. In 1965 he served as associate engineer with the Human Engineering Section of the Man Machine Department of the Martin Marietta Company in Baltimore, where he worked with U.S. Air Force astronauts. In 1969 he became a Business Development Counselor for the Anacostia Economic Development Corporation, where he progressed to Deputy Director, then Executive Director from 1974 until his passing in 2012.
Provenance:
Conducted as part of the ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, which includes approximately 100 interviews of residents and influential people of the Anacostia area of Washington, DC.
Restrictions:
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Genre/Form:
Oral histories (document genres)
Collection Citation:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Theresa Howe Jones describes her involvement with the development of the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum), where she served on the Advisory Committee. She discusses how the Carver Theater came to be selected as the original site of the museum, how the neighborhood became involved, and how the exhibits and programming were developed. She also talks about the museum's relationship with the Smithsonian Institution, and how it evolved after the change in location to Fort Stanton Park.
The interview was conducted on July 27, 1991. The audio quality is clear throughout the recording.
Exhibition mentioned: The Rat: Man's Invited Affliction.
Biographical / Historical:
Theresa Howe Jones (1933-) worked as a Liaison at the United Planning Organization, as the Executive Director of Chase Incorporated, and she also worked for Southeast Neighborhood House. She served as chairperson of the founding board of the Anacostia Community Museum and the Anacostia Economic Development Corporation, and was the founder of the Ward 8 Democrats. She was also active with the United Black Fund, and was elected commissioner for 8D07 from 2004-2008, and from 2012-2017. She was awarded the Anacostia Community Museum Community Service Award in 2013, and the DC Office of the People's Counsel Consumer Advocate Award of the Year in 2016.
Provenance:
Conducted as part of the ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, which includes approximately 100 interviews of residents and influential people of the Anacostia area of Washington, DC.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Genre/Form:
Oral histories (document genres)
Collection Citation:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
The collection is open for unrestricted research. Use requires an appointment.
Collection Rights:
The Charles E. Qualls papers are the physical property of the Anacostia Community Museum. Literary and copyright belong to the author/creator or their legal heirs and assigns. Rights to work produced during the normal course of Museum business resides with the Anacostia Community Museum. For further information, and to obtain permission to publish or reproduce, contact the Museum Archives.
Collection Citation:
Charles E. Qualls papers, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of the estate of Charles E. Qualls.
The collection is open for unrestricted research. Use requires an appointment.
Collection Rights:
The Charles E. Qualls papers are the physical property of the Anacostia Community Museum. Literary and copyright belong to the author/creator or their legal heirs and assigns. Rights to work produced during the normal course of Museum business resides with the Anacostia Community Museum. For further information, and to obtain permission to publish or reproduce, contact the Museum Archives.
Collection Citation:
Charles E. Qualls papers, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of the estate of Charles E. Qualls.
The television news program - Seven Thirty Live: Around Town - explores Anacostia. The program begins with a brief history of Anacostia, coverage of Anacostia Story exhibition at the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, and explanation of current resources and social conditions in Anacostia. Mrs. Ella Pearis talks about six generations of her family growing up in Anacostia and how the community of Anacostia has changed. Lawrence Bland, president of the Anacostia Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), and Ernest Darling, a neighborhood commissioner, speak about housing conditions in Anacostia and the work of AEDC. The program also includes a cheerlanding performance by students from Savoy Recreation Center and Savoy School; and musical performance by Experience Unlimited.
Television news program. Program begins at 000102. Part of Broadcast Programs. Dated 19770512.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Some items are not accessible due to obsolete format and playback machinery restrictions. Please contact the archivist at acmarchives@si.edu.
Letters--Deputy Mayor of Economic Development, National Conference of Christians and Jews, Southeast Housing, Anacostia Economic Development Corporation
The collection is open for unrestricted research. Use requires an appointment.
Collection Rights:
The Dorn C. McGrath, Jr. slides and other material are the physical property of the Anacostia Community Museum. Literary and copyright belong to the author/creator or their legal heirs and assigns. Rights to work produced during the normal course of Museum business resides with the Anacostia Community Museum. For further information, and to obtain permission to publish or reproduce, contact the Museum Archives.
Collection Citation:
Dorn C. McGrath, Jr. slides and other material, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Dorn C. McGrath, Jr.
The impact of housing policy on the character of neighborhoods and communities east of the Anacostia River was the focus of this conversation. The program participants also discussed the history of housing and segregation in Washington, D.C., particularly in Ward 8, and the future of housing policy, particularly in light of the current mortgage crisis. Participants included Chester Hart from Southeast Ministries, AMEN Program; Professor Brett Williams from American University; Al 'Butch' Hopkins from the Anacostia Economic Development Corporation; Janice Burgess from DC Housing Authority, Office of Planning; Professor Emeritus Dorn McGrath from George Washington University; Christopher Smith from W.C. Smith Real Estate; and Aubrey Thagard from DC Office of Planning. The event was held on May 13, 2008 at the Anacostia Community Museum, and was the fourth in a series of East of the River Community Forums.
Community Forum - discussion. Audio only. Dated 20080513.
Local Numbers:
ACMA AV005099_B
ACMA AV005100
ACMA AV005076_A
ACMA AV005076_B
General:
Title transcribed from archival material, specifically from a Calendar of Events which listed an event on Housing East of the River held on the same date as the date transcribed from physical asset.
Collection Restrictions:
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Butch Hopkins of the Anacostia Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) explained the history of AEDC and how the organization was formed. He also talked about the development of business in southeast Washington, D.C.
Interview created in conjunction with the Anacostia Community Museum's 40th Anniversary Oral History Project and the exhibition, 'East of the River: Continuity and Change.' Dated 20070504
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist at acmarchives@si.edu.
Collection Rights:
The Dale-Patterson Family collection is the physical property of the Anacostia Community Museum. Literary and copyright belong to the author/creator or their legal heirs and assigns. Rights to work produced during the normal course of Museum business resides with the Anacostia Community Museum. For further information, and to obtain permission to publish or reproduce, contact the Museum Archives.
Collection Citation:
Dale-Patterson Family collection, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Dianne Dale.
Presentation of proposals for projects in service of SAC 4 (Service Area #4) and vote to determine which project receives funds from the Bicentennial Celebration. Project proposals presented by representatives from Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, Congress Heights Neighborhood Development Center #3, Frederick Douglass United Community Center, Washington D.C. public libraries, Far Southwest Civic Association, Southeast Neighborhood Action Board Inc., and Anacostia Economic Development Corporation.
Meeting. Part of ACM Museum Events, PR, and Ceremonies Recordings.AV003474: #3. Dated 19721001: #4. Dated 19721001.
Local Numbers:
ACMA AV003474
ACMA AV003091
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Some items are not accessible due to obsolete format and playback machinery restrictions. Please contact the archivist at acmarchives@si.edu.
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist at acmarchives@si.edu.
Collection Rights:
The Dale-Patterson Family collection is the physical property of the Anacostia Community Museum. Literary and copyright belong to the author/creator or their legal heirs and assigns. Rights to work produced during the normal course of Museum business resides with the Anacostia Community Museum. For further information, and to obtain permission to publish or reproduce, contact the Museum Archives.
Collection Citation:
Dale-Patterson Family collection, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Dianne Dale.