27 10 274 https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/049448fe77a90c94aa13204c9de62be8.jpeg eee61fc1499061ad0b45a3dce453a79c Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://library.arlingtonva.us/center-for-local-history/">Virginia Room of Arlington Public Library</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1089/#geolocation">1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201</a> <a>+1 (703) 228-5966</a> Description The Virginia Room of Arlington Public Library was established to provide a central reference service and repository for Arlington County's historical resources as well as published materials for the region and state. The collection includes published and non-published materials that focus primarily on Arlington County (formerly Alexandria County), both current affairs and the history of the county. The Arlington Community Archives, which is part of the collection, consists of personal, organization, and local materials that can be accessed by finding aids.The Center for Local History at Arlington Public Library is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of the community. The Virginia Room of Arlington Public Library was established to provide a central reference service and repository for Arlington County's historical resources as well as published materials for the region and state. The collection includes published and non-published materials that focus primarily on Arlington County (formerly Alexandria County), both current affairs and the history of the county. The Arlington Community Archives, which is part of the collection, consists of personal, organization, and local materials that can be accessed by finding aids. Resource <a href="http://library.arlingtonva.us/center-for-local-history/virginiana-collection/">Virginiana Collection:</a> Maps: Arlington area maps from 1600s to present, topographic maps, Sanborn Insurance maps of Arlington County, and Regional and state maps Audio-Visual Materials: County Board meetings dating back to 1983, Committee of 100 meetings, Selected library programs on Arlington history <a href="http://library.arlingtonva.us/center-for-local-history/arlington-community-archives/">Arlington Community Archives:</a> Historical documents that narrate the history of Arlington County, its citizens, organizations, and social issues. The subjects of the collections include: architecture records, Arlington neighborhoods, business records, community organizations, photograph collections, transportations and more. The Arlington Community Archives collects and preserves historical documents that narrate the history of Arlington County, its citizens, organizations, and social issues. Researchers can find personal papers, photographs, and archival records of local organizations, clubs, and associations. <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/arlib/collections/72157622824190832/">Local History Collection on FLICKR:</a> The Local History Collection on FLICKR is an excellent resource for patrons doing scholarly research, genealogical work, or simply pursuing a personal interest. High-quality reproductions of these and other images from our collection can be ordered for a fee from the Virginia Room at the Arlington Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Virginia Room of Arlington Public Library 17th century 18th century 19th century 20th century 21st century architecture Arlington business records community documents FLICKR library local organizations maps minutes neighborhoods personal papers photographs records Sanborn Insurance transportation Virginia https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/8fce75ea17a25c81d0e15fb2ae587f3f.png 9f88dea94f125647252031e78bcb7aca Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://www.adw.org/archives/">Archives of the Archdiocese of Washington</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1088/#geolocation">145 Taylor Street, NE, Washington, DC</a> <a>+1 (301) 853-5327</a> <a href="mailto:archives@adw.org">archives@adw.org</a> Description The Archives of the Archdiocese of Washington is the official repository of Archdiocesan records, history and memorabilia associated with the historic heritage of the Archdiocese of Washington. While the Archives includes some older materials, most of its records begin in 1939, when the District of Columbia was separated from the Archdiocese of Baltimore to establish the Archdiocese of Washington. In 1948, five Maryland counties – Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s – joined the District as part of the Archdiocese of Washington. Resource Parish History and Memorabilia: Parishes located in the Archdiocese of Washington are asked to send commemorative books, histories, building plans, etc. to the Archives so they may become part of the permanent collection of the Archdiocese of Washington. For School Records, go to school: http://www.adw.org/search-schools/ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archives of the Archdiocese of Washington 20th century Archdiocese archives books District of Columbia historic heritage memorabilia parish records Washington https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/e25035a7001013911cab602892a1b80b.jpg 97d4d88f62ee6672bbf514a40253d10d Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://www.american.edu/library/archives/">Archives & Special Collections, American University</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1087/#geolocation">4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016</a> <a>+1 (202) 885-3256</a> <a href="mailto:archives@american.edu">archives@american.edu</a> Description The University Archives chronicles the history of American University from its founding in 1893 to the present and includes materials such as audiovisual materials, correspondence, minutes, reports, photographs, and university publications. The Manuscript Collections contain papers of American University alumni and faculty and as well as organizational records relating to Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of the American landscape architecture. Collections include documents (paper & electronic), films, videos, sound recordings, and photographic images. Records are organized into broad subject groups. Resource <a href="%E2%80%9Chttp%3A//www.american.edu/library/archives/olmsted.cfm%E2%80%9D">Frederick Law Olmsted Documentary Editing Project:</a> Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903), the father of American landscape architecture, is famous for designing many well-known urban parks. Olmsted archives contain Frederick Law Olmsted's correspondence, writings, and landscape plans collected from archives around the world as well as historical and contemporary photographs. <a href="http://www.aladin0.wrlc.org/gsdl/collect/auhist/auhist.shtml">Photograph & Print Collection:</a> This collection of photographs documents the early history of American University and its campus in northwest Washington D.C. Photographs trace the physical development of the campus from the groundbreaking for its first building in 1896, through rapid growth in the 1920's, up to the mid 1960's. Also included are photographs of commencement ceremonies from 1916 through 1970. <a href="http://www.aladin0.wrlc.org/gsdl/collect/striner/striner.shtml">Photographic Material and Other Art Work of Herbert E. Striner:</a> This collection consists of black & white negatives, color slides, and color negatives depicting a wide variety of subjects in the United States and abroad from the 1940s to 1998 including Washington, DC landmarks such as the National Cathedral and C&O Canal taken by the former Dean of the Kogod School of Business at American University, Herbert E. Striner. <a href="http://www.american.edu/library/archives/finding_aids/ShannonandLuchs_fa.cfm">Shannon & Luchs Archive:</a> Founded in 1906, Shannon & Luchs was one of the largest D.C.-based real estate firms of the twentieth century. Its archive documents the firm’s business activities and history. Highlights of the collection include appraisal reports, corporate records, scrapbooks, photographs, and marketing materials. Over the course of its existence the firm offered property appraisals, new building construction, mortgage financing, insurance, sales, leasing, and property management services. Members of the Shannon and Luchs families managed the business until 1993, when the company’s residential real estate division was sold to Weichert, Realtors, and the commercial real estate division to the Polinger Company. This collection covers the period from circa 1900 to 1994, with the bulk of materials created between 1930 and 1970. William S. Corby Archive: William S. Corby served on AU's Board of Trustees from 1914 to 1935. His papers consist of correspondence relating to the Corby Company (bakery) and refurbishing and furnishing of his house as well as Garfield Memorial Hospital and the Bald Peak Country Club. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archives & Special Collections, American University 19th century 20th century 21st century architecture archives Bald Peak Country Club C&O Canal construction Corby, William S. correspondence District of Columbia Garfield Memorial Hospital landscape minutes National Cathedral Olmsted, Frederick Law parks photographs property appraisals publications reports Shannon & Luchs (Real Estate Firm) Striner, Herbert E. university urban parks Washington https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/af75043d108b3c80bbfc17c741bf9d71.jpeg 039d0a4cb121abb404c3862507d3f33c Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://www.aia.org/about/history/AIAS076705">American Institute of Architect Archives</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1086/#geolocation">1735 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20006</a> <a>+1 (202) 626-7496</a> Archivist, Nancy Hadley: <a href="mailto:nhadley@aia.org">nhadley@aia.org</a> Description The AIA Archives is the official repository of material produced by the Institute's national component in its day-to-day activities. It documents AIA policies, programs, organization, administration, positions, and publications. Among the most-requested materials in the archives are member records and honors and awards records. Member records for deceased architects are now accessible through the AIA Historical Directory of American Architects, an online resource guide launched in January 2010. Best examples of recent FAIA submissions are available online. Photographs and artifacts also form part of the archival collection. Selected out-of-print AIA publications are available digitally online through the Architect’s Knowledge Resource. These materials document the organization's administrative and financial history, committee structure, membership, conventions and exhibitions, special activities, etc. The majority of the records date from the 20th century, through the years, 1857-1900 are well represented and a few pre-1857 records exist. Past donations of drawings and papers to the AIA are now held by the American Architectural Foundation. Resource <a href="http://public.aia.org/sites/hdoaa/wiki/">AIA Historical Directory of American Architects:</a> The AIA Historical Directory helps you locate information about U.S. architects from the 19th and 20th centuries in the AIA Archives and elsewhere. Access to names and years of membership for all national-level AIA members up to 1978; digitized files from the AIA Archives; if a file of s deceased member isn’t digitized yet, you can request it to be scanned; references to their entries in biographical directories; full text of the 3 editions of American Architects Directory; links to other archives which hold the architect’s papers and drawings; names of firms and non-member architects who appear in directories., in other archives, or in the AIA Archives Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource American Institute of Architect Archives 19th century 20th century architect architecture archives artifacts District of Columbia education FAIA submissions photographs publications records Washington https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/6d865834a1c5394d73447afb24634bd8.jpg de0efb35a38360806a3786fba0985584 Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/Apothecary">Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1085/#geolocation">105 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314</a> <a>+1 (703) 746-3852</a> Description The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary was a family business founded in 1792 and operated in this location from 1796 until 1933. It represents one of Alexandria's oldest continuously run businesses that combined retailing, wholesaling, and manufacturing. The museum boasts a remarkable collection of herbal botanicals, handblown glass, and medical equipment, much still in its original location. It also has a spectacular collection of archival materials, including journals, letters and diaries, prescription and formula books, ledgers, orders and invoices. The names of famous customers appear in these documents, including Martha Washington, Nelly Custis and Robert E. Lee. The museum continues to evolve as new research is uncovered and the museum expands its understanding and interpretation of the medical and business history captured by this site. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum 18th century 19th century 20th century Alexandria apothecary botany business history documents formula books journals ledgers Lee, Robert E. Lewis, Nelly Custis manufacturing medical equipment medicine museum orders prescriptions Virginia Washington, Martha https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/b44bafb4cab1b89df6a1bb3194d3e327.jpeg 7f9c07f7edea696cd7fe1a6e5baaf6c0 Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/Lyceum">The Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1084/#geolocation">201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314</a> <a>+1 (703) 746-4994</a> Description In 1839, a group, calling themselves the Alexandria Lyceum, joined with the Alexandria Library Company to build a grand hall to provide a place for lectures, scientific experiments and quiet reading. Eventually, the building itself became known as The Lyceum. It has been a Civil War hospital, a private home, an office building and the nation's first Bicentennial Center. In 1985, The Lyceum became Alexandria's History Museum, providing exhibitions, school programs, lectures and concerts. The present-day Lyceum Company serves the museum as a membership and fund-raising organization. In 1992, The Lyceum achieved accreditation by the American Association of Museums, a distinction awarded to the nation's leading museums. The Lyceum is the only Alexandria museum that collects and interprets artifacts and history from all periods of the City's past, from the periods before its founding in 1749 through the present day. The collection includes architectural fragments removed from the building during renovation, furniture, textiles, ceramics, silver, glass, records from Alexandria businesses, tools, art, newspapers, toys and almost anything else that would help to tell the community's story. Resource <a href="https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic/lyceum/default.aspx?id=38678">The Lyceum Building:</a> The original lyceum building is the museum's most treasured artifact, representing one of the country's best examples of Greek Revival architecture. <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/historic/lyceum/default.aspx?id=38706#silver">Howard W. Smith, Jr. Silver Collection:</a> Comprised of a variety of silver wares made in Alexandria from 1790 to 1850, the collection includes almost 600 pieces. It has added significantly to the knowledge and appreciation of local silversmiths and their work. Includes pieces made by Adam Lynn, John Pittman, Charles Burnett, John Adam, William Adam, William A. Williams, Mordecai Miller, John Gaither, Benjamin Barton, John Potter, and James Galt. Forms include tea sets, beakers, serving wares, ladles, and sugar tongs. An extensive collection of flatware also features the work of many lesser-known makers from the District of Columbia, and it includes forks, which are rare in early 19th century American silver flatware, as well as spoons. <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/historic/archaeology/default.aspx?id=33638">Alexandria Stoneware - The Wilkes Street Pottery:</a> The Wilkes Street Pottery is the modern name given to Alexandria’s most successful stoneware manufactory, which operated on the 600 block of Wilkes Street from around 1810 to 1876. The beautiful decorative wares of the Wilkes Street potters were indeed well known throughout Alexandria and the surrounding countryside. China merchants Hugh Smith and his sons owned the Wilkes Street Pottery from 1825 until 1841. Potters include: Potter John Swann, 1810-1825 Furniture Collection: Furniture made by Charles Koones and the Green family business Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum 18th century 19th century 20th century 21st century Adam, John Alexandria architecture art Barton, Benjamin Bicentennial Center books buildings Burnett, Charles Alexander ceramics civil war community furniture Gaither, John Galt, James grand halls Greek Revival hospitals Koones, Charles Latruite, John P. library Lyceum Lynn, Adam maps Milburn, Benedict C. Miller, Mordecai museum newspapers Pittman, John Potter, John scientific experiments Silver Smith, Howard Worth, Jr. Smith, Hugh Smith, Hugh Charles Swann, John textiles tools toys Virginia William, Adam Williams, William A. https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/29abbe77de9971c29ac44af1db55d068.jpg a9f739c7e637ebbb2282a04d59db9663 Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/GadsbysTavern">Gadsby’s Tavern Museum</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1083/#geolocation">134 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314</a> <a>+1 (703) 746-4242</a> Description Gadsby's Tavern Museum consists of two buildings, a ca. 1785 tavern and the 1792 City Hotel. The buildings are named for Englishman John Gadsby who operated them from 1796 to 1808. Mr. Gadsby's establishment was a center of political, business, and social life in early Alexandria. The tavern was the setting for dancing assemblies, theatrical and musical performances, and meetings of local organizations. George Washington enjoyed the hospitality provided by tavernkeepers and twice attended the annual Birthnight Ball held in his honor. Other prominent patrons included John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, and the Marquis de Lafayette. history, architecture, decorative arts, social customs, food, and clothing of a 18th century taven and hotel. Resource Ice Well Restoration Project: The goals of the ice well restoration project are to preserve the historic feature and improve the visitor’s ability to access, view, and understand the rarity and historical importance of the ice well A restoration team, including the museum director, preservation architects, and engineers, created a design that addressed both these points. Approved by the City’s Board of Architectural Review, the design will stabilize the ice well’s interior, reduce moisture accumulation, and improve the ventilation of the space. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gadsby’s Tavern Museum 18th century Adams, John Alexandria architecture Birthnight Ball dancing de Lafayette, Marquis Gadsby, John hotel ice well Jefferson, Thomas Madison, James Monroe, James museum restoration Tavern theater Virginia Washington, George https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/f7539889596188a34207d65ae23e5976.jpg 5f5849fce505ad68d301b1db6de90763 Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/FriendshipFirehouse">Friendship Firehouse Museum</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1082/#geolocation">107 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314</a> <a>+1 (703) 746-3891</a> Description The Friendship Fire Company was established in 1774, as the first volunteer fire company in Alexandria. The current firehouse was built in 1855, was substantially remodeled in 1871, and was restored by the City of Alexandria in 1992. The Friendship, Sun, Relief, Hydraulion and other local volunteer fire companies served the community faithfully, particularly during enormous blazes in 1827, 1855, 1871, and 1922. Some of their stories and equipment are preserved today in the Friendship Firehouse Museum. Resource Engine Room: hand-drawn fire engines, leather water buckets, a locally-made hose reel, axes, sections of early rubber hose and other historic fire-fighting equipment. An exhibition discusses the development of fire-fighting technology and other fire companies that have served the citizens of Alexandria. Meeting Room: Various ceremonial objects such as parade uniforms, capes, banners and other regalia. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friendship Firehouse Museum 18th century 19th century Alexandria fire companies fire-fighting equipment Firehouse Friendship (Fire Company) Hydraulion (Fire Company) museum Relief (Fire Company) Rodgers, John Sun (Fire Company) uniforms Virginia volunteer Washington, George https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/02878972d08376e3bcfa9a47c3813104.jpg 3fb648e989efc0bf6abf3e21b3fabf4f https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/89aa7a3bf2dc45b51599b81fe21b77c1.jpg 66c50dfaa1986a4ba73d4137542ddf84 https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/1c39be571fbb920bb14d1594cf32a338.jpg a847fe0da6d963bd2aa14305a80c70b8 https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/d838e5ff8cec1c5f0382c98311abaecd.jpg fb0647649756041033c96189f965daf0 https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/081642898e39943647ad86b15bddbbc4.jpg d6f58250b8528e59338fe13ab024c7cb Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/historic/fortward/default.aspx">Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1081/#geolocation">4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304</a> <a>+1 (703)746-4848</a> Description Fort Ward is the best preserved of the system of Union forts and batteries built to protect Washington, DC during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Fort Ward Museum interprets the site's history and offers exhibits on Civil War topics, education and interpretive programs, tours, lecture and video series, bus tours, and living history activities throughout the year. The Museum and Historic Site also interpret Alexandria, Virginia as an occupied city, the city's role as a vital Union Army crossroads, life within the Defenses of Washington, and the everyday life of Civil War soldiers and civilians. Photographs by <a href="http://www.matailongdu.com/">Matailong Du</a>. Resource Museum Collections: The permanent collection is diverse, with holdings that include: military equipment related to the infantry, artillery, cavalry and navy; edged and shoulder weapons; flags; musical instruments; medical equipment; uniforms and clothing accessories; cooking and mess equipment; artwork, primarily period prints of both Union and Confederate significance; documents; photographs; and artifacts excavated at Fort Ward. Artillery Objects: A broad scope of artillery objects, including a well-rounded collection of projectiles and aiming/firing tools and equipment. Union Occupation of Alexandria: Objects related to the Union occupation of Alexandria. These include a rare proclamation, dated May 26, 1861, declaring martial law in the city, and a number of items pertaining to the death of Union hero Col. Elmer Ellsworth at the Marshall House Hotel during the Federal occupation of Alexandria. Of special interest is a section of the Confederate flag that Ellsworth removed from the roof of the Marshall House prior to being killed by innkeeper James Jackson, a secessionist resident of Alexandria. Defenses of Washington: Objects include a 1862 topographical map of the defense system by the engineer E. G. Arnold, and a large wartime pencil drawing of Fort Albany, located in nearby Arlington, Virginia, by the soldier-artist William Lydston. This panoramic scene features landmarks in the surrounding Virginia and D.C. area that were labeled by the artist. Dorothy C.S. Starr Research Library: Over 2,000 books, periodicals and archival materials on general Civil War history and the Defenses of Washington. The library contains the complete reference series, The Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Other important resources include photographs, largely from the Library of Congress and the National Archives, of general war subjects and scenes from the Defenses of Washington. Of special note is a collection of research material which was donated by the authors of several books on the historic defense system. The library has few regimental histories and does not contain military service records. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site 19th century Alexandria archives armaments Arnold, E.G. artifacts books civil war Confederate documents earthwork Ellsworth, Col. Elmer fort Fort Albany Fort Ward historic site Jackson, James library Lydston, William maps Marshall House Hotel martial law military engineering museum periodicals photographs regimental history Starr, Dorothy C.S. tours Union Virginia https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/caf1f1f523665e1753fbb81bee0e0220.jpg 358209542ba9612604aaa25b00b9b76d Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://alexandriava.gov/historic/blackhistory/default.aspx">Alexandria Black History Museum</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1080/#geolocation">902 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314</a> <a>+1 (703) 746-4356</a> Description The Alexandria Black History Museum explores the integral relationship between Alexandria’s African American heritage and other cultural traditions.Located next door to the Alexandria Black History Museum, the Watson Reading Room is a non-circulating research repository focusing on issues of African-American history and culture. Satellite site to the museum is the 7.6 acre heritage park that includes a cemetery, sculpture garden, and a wetlands. Resource <a href="http://alexandriava.gov/historic/blackhistory/default.aspx?id=37376">Watson Reading Room:</a> The Watson Reading Room, a non-circulating research repository, currently has over 3,000 holdings including books, periodicals, dissertations, theses, videos, audio tapes, paintings, photographs, and other memorabilia document the African American experience in Alexandria and Virginia from 1749 to the present. <a href="http://alexandriava.gov/historic/blackhistory/default.aspx?id=37348">Alexandria African American Heritage Park:</a> The park was designed by nationally recognized landscape architectural firm EDAW, with memorial sculptures by Washington DC sculptor Jerome Meadows. The park includes a one-acre 19th century African American cemetery. Of 21 burials on this site, six identified headstones remain and are in their original location. The park was designed to co-exist with the original landscape of the cemetery and preserves the interesting and varied plant life on this site. The park also sustains a wetland area that provides a home for mallards, painted turtles, beavers and crayfish in their natural habitat. Parker-Gray School Collection: Special collection on the history and graduates of the Parker-Gray School. The colleciton includes: photographs, yearbooks, memorabilia. Nina Tisara United in Spirit Photograph Collection: United in the Spirit, an examination of worship in Alexandria’s African American churches by photographer Nina Tisara. Eldrich Murphy Photograph Collection: Photographs by Eldrich Murphy, an African-American photographer who worked in Alexandria during the 1940s and 50s. Carol Siegel Spirit of the Neighborhood Photograph Collection: An exploration of Alexandria’s African American neighborhoods in the 1990s, by photographer, Carol Siegel. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alexandria Black History Museum 18th century 19th century 20th century 21st century african american african american landowners Alexandria audiovisual cemetery community dissertations Douglass, Frederick EDAW (Architectural firm) freemen historic preservation Meadows, Jerome memorabilia Murphy, Eldrich museum neighborhoods oral history paintings Park Parker-Gray School periodicals photographs sculptures Siegel, Carol Sunnyside Tubman, Harriet Virginia Watson, Charles Watson, Laura wetlands