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Title
What Makes a Strong DC Community - A Hillcrest Community Civic Association Oral History Project - Interview With Karen Williams
Subject
History
Oral History
Civic Associations
Description
The Hillcrest Community Civic Association initiated this oral history project to answer the question, "What makes a strong DC community?" Narrators were asked if Hillcrest exhibits the characteristics of a strong community and what they believe the role of the HCCA should be.
Karen Williams' interview reveals the hands-on approach taken by the HCCA in the community's development, evidenced by their persistent involvement in the revitalization of the Skyland Shopping Center. Williams also discusses the community's strengths, challenges, and relationship with other Ward 7 neighborhoods.
Karen Williams' interview reveals the hands-on approach taken by the HCCA in the community's development, evidenced by their persistent involvement in the revitalization of the Skyland Shopping Center. Williams also discusses the community's strengths, challenges, and relationship with other Ward 7 neighborhoods.
Creator
Williams, Karen L.
Source
Grant - 10-DCCHP-16
Date
2010
Contributor
Phipps-Evans, Michelle
Rights
Oral history rights are generally held jointly by the interviewer and interviewee.
Format
Oral History
Language
English
Type
Oral History
Identifier
13e.DCCHP.2010
Coverage
Hillcrest
Ward 7
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Original Format
DVD
Duration
00:23:42
Bit Rate/Frequency
8000kbit/s
Interviewer
Phipps-Evans, Michelle
Interviewee
Willams, Karen
Location
Hillcrest, Washington, DC