Ellie Becker Foggy Bottom collection, 1982-2006.

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Ellie Becker Foggy Bottom collection, 1982-2006.

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The collection consists primarily of newspaper clippings and articles relating to the Foggy Bottom neighborhood in Washington, D.C. The content of many of these articles deals with George Washington University's expansion into the Foggy Bottom neighborhood and related issues. The collection also contains articles on the Watergate complex, the International Monetary Fund building, homeless shelters, the Red Cross building, and the Kennedy Center. Many of these articles document the residents of Foggy Bottom's resistance to the expansion of the previously mentioned organizations and businesses into their neighborhood. This collection also contains a few special interest pieces on some of the residents and businesses in Foggy Bottom.

1.35 cubic ft. (2 containers)

Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7942736

Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (U.S.)

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Free to Dance: The African-American Presence in Modern Dance was a three-part television documentary co-produced by the American Dance Festival and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in association with Thirteen/WNET New York. The series aired on PBS' Great Performances: Dance in America in 2001 and won an Emmy for Outstanding Cultural and Artistic Programming-Long Form. It chronicled the role of African-American choreographers and dancers in the development of moder...

American Red Cross

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Becker, Ellie, 1933-

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Ellie Becker (b. 1933) is a longtime Foggy Bottom, D.C., resident and activist, who has served as president and board member of the Foggy Bottom Association, editor of the Foggy Bottom News, and officer in the West End Library Friends. Becker has been active in working on issues related to the place of residents versus the George Washington University in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood, as the University has expanded into residential areas. From the description of Ellie Becker Foggy Bo...

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International Monetary Fund

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George Washington University

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The Executive Vice President and Treasurer writes the yearly budget report for the Board of Trustees. From the description of Treasurers Office records, 1903-1990. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 641695165 The University Marshal reports to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, and oversees official functions at the University, such as commencements, the conferring of honorary degrees, opening convocation for the school year, and other special ceremonies. Robert...

Foggy Bottom Association

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