by susandabbar | May 6, 2011 | Oral History
In an interview with Kevin Delany on May 6, 2011, Ruth Saxe tells the story of a young lady from Fergus Falls, Minnesota (population: 10,848) who comes to Washington and leaves her mark on the Peace Corps, Common Cause, and the CAG newsletter – while administering an... by susandabbar | Apr 18, 2011 | Oral History
Elizabeth Desan has lived in both the East and West villages of Georgetown. Two of her three children were born in DC so she has known the public school system and how it changed through the years. During her April 18th, 2011 interview with Ingrid Beach, Elizabeth... by susandabbar | Apr 11, 2011 | Oral History
Cooby Greenway has had a relationship with Georgetown’s East End during many different phases of her life: from living with her parents there as a child and early teen, staying there when back from boarding school and college, and beginning her career in... by susandabbar | Apr 8, 2011 | Oral History
In an April 18, 2011 interview with Constance Chatfield-Taylor, Mike Copperthite unveiled one of the greatest forgotten stories of Georgetown. His great-great-grandfather, Henry C. Copperthite, a farm boy from Connecticut, was stationed at Georgetown College during... by susandabbar | Apr 7, 2011 | Oral History
Elizabeth Stevens moved from Shenandoah to Georgetown with her family when she was young. She attended the Potomac School and then went to boarding school. Her mother was active in starting the Kennedy Center — especially their education and volunteer programs.... by susandabbar | Jul 8, 2010 | Oral History
Interviewed on his birthday by Joyce Lowenstein, Billy Martin shared stories on how Martin’s Tavern was founded and has thrived throughout its almost eighty years of existence. The Tavern was founded by Martin’s great-grandfather who traveled to the United States from...
