Oral history interview with Joe Ragland

Joe Ragland discusses how he came to be involved with the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum), when John Kinard recruited the Anacostia Satellites Athletic Club to participate in the opening of the museum in 1967. He describes the many projects he became involved with, including creating silk-screen paintings for exhibits. He recalls John Kinard's strong leadership, how he gathered support from community clubs and associations, and gathered information about Anacostia history from the neighborhood's oldest residents. He also describes the impact of the museum, which became a place of gathering and engagement for the neighborhood. The interview was conducted on July 16, 1991. The audio quality is clear, with some minor background static.