Oral history interview with Josephine Wharton

Object Details

Scope and Contents: Josephine Wharton describes how she became involved with the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum) after she retired, by serving as a docent. She discusses the impact the museum had on the neighborhood and Southeast Washington DC, especially on young students. She also talks about John Kinard's leadership, the joys of working as a docent, and how the museum has changed over time. The interview was conducted on December 12, 1991. There is static throughout the recording, but the interviewee can be heard clearly. Exhibitions mentioned: The Rat: Man's Invited Affliction, Black Wings: The American Black in Aviation.

Extent: 1 Sound cassette (original); 1 Sound cassette (original); 1 Sound cassette (copy)

Collection Citation: ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution