Oral History: Gertrude “Trudy” Ensign
Intelligence analyst for the United States Army during World War II.
Oral History: Rayfield Barber
A lifetime at the center of Arlington’s airport history.
Oral History: Mary Cook Hackman
Politics, Parks and the Law
Oral History: Don Tenoso
Arlington-based Native American artist and educator.
Oral History: J. Walter Tejada
In 2003 Tejada became the first person of Latin American heritage to be elected to the County Board, or to any governing body in NoVA.
Oral History: Buckingham Florist
Interview with Neil Bassin
Oral History: Public Shoe Store
Interview with Dr. Sholom “Doc” Friedman and Karen Widmayer
Oral History: Arlington’s First Openly LGBTQ Elected Official
In 1997, Jay Fisette became the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to office in the state of Virginia when he won a seat on the Arlington County Board.
Oral History: West Brothers Brick Company
Interview with Rayfield Barber
Oral History: Bob & Edith’s Diner
Interview with Gregory Bolton

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