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
Oral History: Margaret Troxell
Margaret Troxell (1909-2002) was a pioneering local journalist who helped found the Northern Virginia Sun.
Oral History: The First Students to Desegregate Arlington Public Schools
Interviews with Lance Newman and Michael Jones
Oral History: The Arlington Food Assistance Center
Interviews with Ann Rudd and Andy Lee
Oral History: Remembering the Early Businesses of Columbia Pike
Interview with Ruth Levin
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Arlington VA 22201
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