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Oral History

Link to oral history blog post.

Oral History: Gertrude “Trudy” Ensign

May 12, 2022

Intelligence analyst for the United States Army during World War II.

Oral History: Rayfield Barber

February 10, 2022

A lifetime at the center of Arlington’s airport history.

link to read Mary Cook Hackman story.

Oral History: Mary Cook Hackman

December 15, 2021

Politics, Parks and the Law

Don Tenoso, Sioux Doll-maker and Puppeteer.

Oral History: Don Tenoso

October 14, 2021

Arlington-based Native American artist and educator.

Walter Tejada link to oral history blog post.

Oral History: J. Walter Tejada

September 23, 2021

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

August 19, 2021

Interview with Neil Bassin

Oral History: Public Shoe Store

July 15, 2021

Interview with Dr. Sholom “Doc” Friedman and Karen Widmayer

Oral History: Arlington’s First Openly LGBTQ Elected Official

June 10, 2021

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.

Sign for West Brothers Brick Company

Oral History: West Brothers Brick Company

April 29, 2021

Interview with Rayfield Barber

Oral History: Bob & Edith’s Diner

April 1, 2021

Interview with Gregory Bolton

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