Anacostia Historical Society records
Object Details
- 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
EAD Collection Results
25 result(s) Skip to facets for narrowing search results- Events and programs
- Attendance
- Attendance
- Dues reports
- Rosters
- Anacostia Historical Society officers
- Miscellaneous
- General correspondence
- Events and programs
- Administration
- Historical tours
- Newspaper clippings and newsletters
- Rosters
- Correspondence
- Anacostia Neighborhood Museum
- General reports
- Lecture series
- Administration
- Printed Materials
- Membership Commitee reports
- Special Events
- Out of Africa
- Anacostia Neighborhood Museum
- Recruitment and retention
Facets
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- filter Anacostia Historical Society records 25 Exclude Anacostia Historical Society records
- filter Anacostia Historical Society records / Series 1: Administration / 1.3: Membership 5 Exclude Anacostia Historical Society records / Series 1: Administration / 1.3: Membership
- filter Anacostia Historical Society records / Series 1: Administration / 1.1: General 3 Exclude Anacostia Historical Society records / Series 1: Administration / 1.1: General
- filter Anacostia Historical Society records / Series 2: Anacostia Neighborhood Museum 3 Exclude Anacostia Historical Society records / Series 2: Anacostia Neighborhood Museum
- filter Anacostia Historical Society records / Series 3: Correspondence 3 Exclude Anacostia Historical Society records / Series 3: Correspondence
- filter Anacostia Historical Society records / Series 1: Administration / 1.2: Meetings 2 Exclude Anacostia Historical Society records / Series 1: Administration / 1.2: Meetings
- filter Anacostia Historical Society records / Series 4: Printed Materials / 4.1: Exhibition catalogs and educational materials 2 Exclude Anacostia Historical Society records / Series 4: Printed Materials / 4.1: Exhibition catalogs and educational materials
- filter Anacostia Historical Society records / Series 4: Printed Materials / 4.2: Newspaper clippings, newsletters, and borchures 1 Exclude Anacostia Historical Society records / Series 4: Printed Materials / 4.2: Newspaper clippings, newsletters, and borchures
- filter Anacostia Historical Society records / Series 6: Special Events / 6.1: Excursions and celebrations 1 Exclude Anacostia Historical Society records / Series 6: Special Events / 6.1: Excursions and celebrations
- Metadata Usage
- online_visual_material
- type