Mapped by the Geological Survey 1913-1915; revised 1941-1942. Contour interval 10 feet. Relief also shown by spot heights. At bottom of map: Alexandria, Va.-D.C.-Md. Text on verso dated Nov. 1937: The topographic maps of the United States., Mounted on fabric; Copy 1 mounted on fabric; Copies 2 and 3 not mounted; Copy 1 digitized
Topographic map of Potomac River Valley from Arlington Memorial Bridge to Mount Vernon. Shows proposed parkways. Includes note. Also shows proposed commercial airport and Army air field. In upper margin: Chart 12. In lower margin: 18109-30. (Face p. 70)., Mounted on fabric May have been removed from Plans and studies, Washington and vicinity: Supplementary technical data to accompany Annual Report, 1928, National Capital Park and Planning Commission, 1929, available in the Washingtoniana Room at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, call number +WE859W Un32p
Mapped by the Geological Survey 1913-1915; revised in 1941-1942. Contour interval 10 feet. Relief also shown by spot heights. At bottom of map: Anacostia, Md.-D.C. Text on verso, dated Nov. 1937: The topographic maps of the United States., Mounted on fabric; Copy 1 mounted on fabric; Copy 2 verso stamped Georgetown Branch, May 17 1946, Public Library D.C.; Copy 1 digitized
In this interview, Arrington Dixon discussed his early experiences living in Anacostia and moving to the Lamond Riggs area. Dixon remembers segregation and discrimination growing up, and the impact of the church on his life. He also recalls taking the trolleys to McKinley High School, the death of his brother, and running for Councilmember of Ward 4., Arrington Dixon is a native Washingtonian who grew up in Anacostia before moving to Lamond Riggs while was attending Howard University. In 1964, he joined the Air Force Academy. In 1968, Dixon was elected to the D.C. Council to represent Ward 4.
In this oral history interview, Kathy Elaine Senior, a long time D.C. resident, discusses her experiences moving from Columbus, Georgia, to Washington, D.C. She reflects on her upbringing in Columbus, race relations in the city during her childhood, and reasons she moved to Washington. She also talks about her time at Freedmen’s Hospital School of Nursing, her career at St. Elizabeths Hospital, and her activism in Washington., Kathy Elaine Senior was born on April 17, 1941, in Columbus, Georgia. She grew up with her parents, Dennis and Maggie Senior, as well as her younger brother, Dennis Senior, Jr. Ms. Senior’s mother was a registered nurse at the Columbus City Hospital for thirty years and met her husband there when she was a student nurse. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Ms. Senior moved to Washington to attend Freedmen’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1959 and graduated in 1962. She then had a 48-year career as a registered nurse (27 years at St. Elizabeths Hospital and 21 years as a self-employed nurse). Since retiring from nursing, Ms. Senior has worked with her brother on a business venture called 5Linx Incorporated. Ms. Senior loves to travel internationally and is passionate about social justice causes.
Architectural plan for Saint Elizabeth's Hospital. Shows locations of facilities within hospital and locations on grounds of outbuildings. Inset map of complete grounds with hospital and farm locations. Inset illustration of sections of proposed wall of enclosure. Senate executive document, 34th Congress, first session, number 1. Thos. U. Walter, architect ; C.H. Nichols, Sup., Map is extremely fragile and damaged
