Oral history interview with Marshall Jackson

Marshall Jackson describes how he came to become involved in the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum) by volunteering as a docent in 1970. He talks about the recognition the museum brought to the Anacostia neighborhood by drawing diverse people from all over to see the exhibits and events. When asked how the museum changed upon relocating, he describes the Carver Theater site as "ideal" because it was a centrally located historic building, but also expresses his appreciation for the improved facility, and larger staff at the new Fort Stanton Park site. The interview was recorded on July 16, 1991. There is significant background noise, but the interview can be heard clearly throughout the recording. Exhibition mentioned: Out of Africa: from West African kingdoms to colonization.