Oral history interview with Vic Govier

Victor Govier (1941-) discusses how he became the Exhibits Program Manager for the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum), how the exhibits were created, and various innovations in exhibit design. He describes the museum's impact, his experiences in working with museum leadership, and how the social and political environment of the time affected the museum's development. He recalls how the museum personally affected his life, and how members of the community got involved with and took pride in the museum. The interview was conducted on November 4, 1991. The audio quality is clear throughout, with some minor background static. Exhibition mentioned: Black Wings: The American Black in Aviation.