The Anacostia Community Museum’s indoor gallery will be closed March 2 through May 18 as we bring our next exhibition to life. Even though our gallery is closed, join us at any of the dynamic upcoming events planned during this time. More information about our events is available at: anacostia.si.edu/events. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Object Details

Date
1984
undated
1977
Type
Archival materials
Collection Rights
Copyright restrictions may exist. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Collection Citation
Anacostia Historical Society records, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Anacostia Historical Society.

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  • Anacostia Historical Society records
    Scope and Contents
    This collection documents the activities of the Anacostia Historical Society between 1974 and 1992. It contains material related to the Society's administration, events, and membership. Included in the collection are administrative and financial records, correspondence, mailing lists, membership records, and printed materials.
    Biographical/Historical note
    The Anacostia Historical Society ws established in 1974 to serve as "an organization of Anacostia residents and a committee of the Board of the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum...dedicated to the collection, preservation and understanding of its community's rich history and heritage." To this end, the coalition developed programs that provided opportunities for the entire city to learn more about the area. In 1977, this collaboration produced The Anacostia Story: 1608-1930, an exhibit which presented an expansive chronicle of life in the Anacostia area. The same year, with funding from the Smithsonian Institution and a grant from the D.C. Commmunity Humanities Council, the Society established a lecture series that addressed important issues in the community. Speakers included academicians, politicians, activists and community leaders. The Society continued its work through the 1990s; however, its records show a drop in participation and program events in the early 1980s. The latest indication of organizational activity is a meeting attendance sheet dated April 8, 1922, which indicates 6 members attended.
    Date
    1974-1992
    bulk 1977-1980
    Extent
    1.65 Linear feet (2 boxes)
    Rights
    Copyright restrictions may exist. Please contact the archivist for further information.
    Citation
    Anacostia Historical Society records, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Anacostia Historical Society.
    Type
    Collection descriptions
    Archival materials
    Exhibition catalogs
    Correspondence
    Financial records
    Slides (photographs)
    Newsletters
    Clippings
    Topic
    African American neighborhoods
    History -- societies, etc
    Place
    Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
    Identifier
    ACMA.M04-001
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