Oral history interview with Robert Stanton

Object Details

Interviewer
Fischer, Helene
Interviewee
Stanton, Robert George, 1940-
Scope and Contents note
Robert Stanton, former Director of the National Park Service, discusses how he came to be involved in the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum), his relationship with the museum's Founding Director, John Kinard, how the Anacostia neighborhood received and engaged with the museum, and how it has evolved over time. He describes the process of converting Carver Theater site into the original museum, and his service as the Chairman of the Exhibit Planning Committee, which established the first exhibits and programming. Robert also describes his involvement in relocating the museum to Fort Stanton Park, after having been appointed Superintendent of the National Capital Parks East. The interview was conducted by Helene Fisher on August 15, 1991. The audio quality is clear throughout the recording. Exhibition mentioned: The Rat: Man's Invited Affliction.
Date
1991 August 15
Extent
1 Sound cassette (original)
1 Sound cassette (copy)
Type
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Oral histories (document genres)
Place
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Collection Citation
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier
ACMA.09-034, Item AV001525, AV001674
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