Oral history interview with Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin L. Franklin talks about his experiences with the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum) from its inception in 1967 until 1991. He describes his friendships with John Kinard and James Mayo, and the drawings, prints, and photographs he contributed to some of the exhibits. He describes the museum's impact and expresses his wish that it expand and receive more attention. He describes the positive effects of the museum's relationship with the Smithsonian Institution, and of the relocation from the Carver Theater to Fort Stanton Park. He also shares memories of the museum's traveling exhibits. In particular, he describes taking the Frederick Douglass Years exhibit to the Trenton State Museum in New Jersey. The interview was recorded on June 26, 1991. The audio quality is clear throughout the recording with some minor background noise. Exhibition mentioned: The Frederick Douglass years: a cultural history.