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Oral history interviews with Albert "Butch" Hopkins

Interviewee:
Hopkins, Albert  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Economic Development Corporation  Search this
Carver Theater (Washington, DC)  Search this
Hopkins, Albert  Search this
Hutchinson, Louise Daniel  Search this
Jones, Teresa  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound cassette
Type:
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Oral histories (document genres)
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1992 May 12
Scope and Contents note:
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:
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
Identifier:
ACMA.09-034, Item AV001636
See more items in:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa75c7d3cd4-4560-4664-8108-daed13da242f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-09-034-ref256

Oral history interview with Theresa Howe-Jones

Interviewee:
Howe-Jones, Theresa  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Historical Society  Search this
Carver Theater (Washington, DC)  Search this
Anderson, Stanley J.  Search this
Dale, Almore M., 1911-1984  Search this
Dale, Dianne  Search this
Gregory, Esther  Search this
Holt, Marian  Search this
Howe-Jones, Theresa  Search this
Jones, Alton  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound cassette (original)
1 Sound cassette (copy)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Oral histories (document genres)
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1992 July 14
Scope and Contents note:
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
Identifier:
ACMA.09-034, Item AV001529, AV001676
See more items in:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa76af1f6fb-cae8-44b8-a685-cef94ae05801
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-09-034-ref71

Anacostia Economic Development Corporation

Collection Creator:
Qualls, Charles E., 1932-1984  Search this
Container:
Box 1, Folder 13-14
Type:
Archival materials
Text
Date:
1969-1983
undated
Scope and Contents note:
[2 folders]
Collection Restrictions:
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.
See more items in:
Charles E. Qualls papers
Charles E. Qualls papers / Series 2: Community Organizations
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa78bd3cb79-7edc-4f07-8b7b-4ae074c55479
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-06-013-ref29

Anacostia Economic Development Corporation

Collection Creator:
Qualls, Charles E., 1932-1984  Search this
Container:
Box 3, Folder 4
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Date:
circa 1960-1982
Collection Restrictions:
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.
See more items in:
Charles E. Qualls papers
Charles E. Qualls papers / Series 4: Photographs
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7cb386a1c-7a7c-487f-b60e-09bfcab0c57b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-06-013-ref50

Seven Thirty Live: Around Town

Creator:
WJLA-TV (Television station : Washington, D.C.)  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Economic Development Corporation  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
EU (Musical group)  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Video recording (open reel, 1/2 inch)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Television programs
Music
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Date:
1977
Scope and Contents:
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.
Topic:
Communities  Search this
African American neighborhoods  Search this
Neighborhoods  Search this
Housing  Search this
Social history  Search this
Black people -- History  Search this
Music  Search this
Cheerleading  Search this
Students  Search this
African American students  Search this
African Americans  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Television programs
Music
Citation:
Seven Thirty Live: Around Town, Record Group 09-037, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
ACMA.09-037, Item ACMA AV003098
See more items in:
Broadcast Programs
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7007a0315-007c-4a92-a5be-6eacf2707d7a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-09-037-ref7

Letters--Deputy Mayor of Economic Development, National Conference of Christians and Jews, Southeast Housing, Anacostia Economic Development Corporation

Collection Creator:
McGrath, Dorn C., Jr.  Search this
Container:
Box 1, Folder 11
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1985-1986
Collection Restrictions:
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.
See more items in:
Dorn C. McGrath, Jr. slides and other material
Dorn C. McGrath, Jr. slides and other material / Series 2: Project Files
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa76a04e12a-3835-4f70-869a-435ddbcc1e42
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-06-059-ref51

Community Forum: What's the Next Move? Housing East of the River

Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
2 Sound recordings (audio cassette)
1 Sound recording (DAT)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Interviews
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Date:
2008
Scope and Contents:
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:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
Neighborhoods  Search this
African American neighborhoods  Search this
Communities  Search this
Housing  Search this
Housing policy  Search this
Economic development  Search this
Community development, Urban  Search this
Genre/Form:
Sound recordings
Interviews
Collection Citation:
East of the River: Continuity and Change exhibition records, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
ACMA.03-052, Item ACMA AV005099_A
See more items in:
East of the River: Continuity and Change Exhibition Records
East of the River: Continuity and Change Exhibition Records / Series 3: Interviews
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa73d22efab-4263-46c1-9210-51418601a6c0
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-03-052-ref545

Oral History Interview with Albert 'Butch' Hopkins

Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Economic Development Corporation  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Video recording (VHS)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Interviews
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Date:
2007
Scope and Contents:
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.
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
Communities  Search this
African American neighborhoods  Search this
Neighborhoods  Search this
Business enterprises  Search this
African American entrepreneurs  Search this
Small business  Search this
Community development  Search this
Economic development  Search this
Civic leaders  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Interviews
Citation:
East of the River: Interview with Albert 'Butch' Hopkins, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
ACMA.03-052, Item ACMA AV005127
See more items in:
East of the River: Continuity and Change Exhibition Records
East of the River: Continuity and Change Exhibition Records / Series 3: Interviews
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7fda22620-37d8-45eb-a86e-a7a8e6c9660e
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-03-052-ref549

Anacostia Economic Development Corporation events

Collection Creator:
Dale, Dianne  Search this
Polk, P. H., 1898-1985  Search this
Container:
Box 14, Folder 14
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Date:
1982
Collection Restrictions:
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.
See more items in:
Dale-Patterson Family collection
Dale-Patterson Family collection / Series 2: Charles Qualls Papers / 2.3: Photographs
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7225d618c-ff31-43e8-a909-87738b2858ac
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-06-074-ref848

SAC 4 Bicentennial Project Proposal Presentations and Voting

Creator:
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
Jones, Theresa  Search this
Kinard, John, 1936-1989  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
3 Video recordings (open reel, 1/2 inch)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Meetings
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Date:
1972
Scope and Contents:
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.
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
Neighborhoods  Search this
African American neighborhoods  Search this
Communities  Search this
Community museums  Search this
Museums and community  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Meetings
Citation:
SAC 4 Bicentennial Project Proposal Presentations and Voting, Record Group AV09-023, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
ACMA.09-023, Item ACMA AV003259
See more items in:
Museum Events, Programs, and Projects, 1967-1989
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7c84ea819-9d93-4d0f-addc-f0a6889c2cda
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-09-023-ref634

Anacostia Economic Development Corporation

Collection Creator:
Dale, Dianne  Search this
Polk, P. H., 1898-1985  Search this
Container:
Box 12, Folder 10-12
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1970-1983; undated
Collection Restrictions:
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.
See more items in:
Dale-Patterson Family collection
Dale-Patterson Family collection / Series 2: Charles Qualls Papers / 2.2: Community Organizations
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7139d5d08-858a-42d4-b2e5-5a8ac01096f0
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-06-074-ref305

Anacostia Economic Development Corporation, 1972-1974

Container:
Box 2 of 9
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 265, Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, Office of the Director, Records
See more items in:
Records
Records / Box 2
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-faru0265-refidd1e380

Anacostia Economic Development Corporation, 1971-1972

Container:
Box 2 of 9
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 265, Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, Office of the Director, Records
See more items in:
Records
Records / Box 2
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-faru0265-refidd1e391

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