Dear Linda Lou,
I loved your post! It sounds like you are holding on to some serious musical treasures. The LOC – library of congress – might come after you someday.
I am a graduate student in documentary film doing a ‘small’ project on the grand ol' lady of cinema and song, the Howard. Sadly, you don’t live in the area (tear) because I would love, love to interview you about the Howard for my project.
My focus is on desegregation at the Howard in the early 1900’s, the only desegregated locale in a terribly divided city. I am really just getting started on my research. I am looking for images (moving and still), audio and print items that will support/compliment my focus. So, any help you can offer is welcomed. I have a decent contact in Rev. Sandra Butler Truesdale and of course, the area libraries.
Sadly, the project is due on March 30th so this is a race against the clock. But please feel free to contact me if you or anyone you recommend as a good interview candidate are in the DC metro area.
Thanks for reading. In this crazy digital age, I just ‘googled’ you but I couldn’t find your email address so I hope you get this post.
But if this tiny school project is a success, perhaps we can talk down the road if I ever really try to make a film about this historic landmark.
Sincerely,
Adam
704.756.8273
ps- They are trying to resurrect it. I hope they do it justice. the following is a note found on Ward 1’s CouncilMember’s site, Jim Graham.
February 16, 2006
Howard Theatre Solicitation
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development issued today a Solicitation of Offers for the redevelopment of the historic Howard Theatre, located at 620 T Street, NW in the heart of the Cardozo/Shaw and LeDroit Park neighborhoods. Submission deadline is 5 pm Thursday, April 13, 2006.
Built in 1910, the Howard Theatre was a prominent performing arts center in one of Washington, DC’s African-American neighborhoods and entertainment districts. The theatre closed in the 1970s. Today, the Howard Theatre is remembered as a “music house” and an important home to legendary accomplishments by many acclaimed African-American musical artists whose impact was worldwide.
The District’s vision is to reposition the Howard Theatre as not only an icon of past achievements, but also as a competitive, self-sufficient and contemporary venue for launching future generations of musical and cultural talent and for showcasing today’s most celebrated artists. The District envisions the property as a mixed-use entertainment facility that will foster economic vitality in the area that once was known as “Black Broadway.”
The Solicitation of Offers is available in the Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 317 and by selecting the link below.
Dear Linda Lou,
I loved your post! It sounds like you are holding on to some serious musical treasures. The LOC – library of congress – might come after you someday.
I am a graduate student in documentary film doing a ‘small’ project on the grand ol' lady of cinema and song, the Howard. Sadly, you don’t live in the area (tear) because I would love, love to interview you about the Howard for my project.
My focus is on desegregation at the Howard in the early 1900’s, the only desegregated locale in a terribly divided city. I am really just getting started on my research. I am looking for images (moving and still), audio and print items that will support/compliment my focus. So, any help you can offer is welcomed. I have a decent contact in Rev. Sandra Butler Truesdale and of course, the area libraries.
Sadly, the project is due on March 30th so this is a race against the clock. But please feel free to contact me if you or anyone you recommend as a good interview candidate are in the DC metro area.
Thanks for reading. In this crazy digital age, I just ‘googled’ you but I couldn’t find your email address so I hope you get this post.
But if this tiny school project is a success, perhaps we can talk down the road if I ever really try to make a film about this historic landmark.
Sincerely,
Adam
704.756.8273
ps- They are trying to resurrect it. I hope they do it justice. the following is a note found on Ward 1’s CouncilMember’s site, Jim Graham.
February 16, 2006
Howard Theatre Solicitation
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development issued today a Solicitation of Offers for the redevelopment of the historic Howard Theatre, located at 620 T Street, NW in the heart of the Cardozo/Shaw and LeDroit Park neighborhoods. Submission deadline is 5 pm Thursday, April 13, 2006.
Built in 1910, the Howard Theatre was a prominent performing arts center in one of Washington, DC’s African-American neighborhoods and entertainment districts. The theatre closed in the 1970s. Today, the Howard Theatre is remembered as a “music house” and an important home to legendary accomplishments by many acclaimed African-American musical artists whose impact was worldwide.
The District’s vision is to reposition the Howard Theatre as not only an icon of past achievements, but also as a competitive, self-sufficient and contemporary venue for launching future generations of musical and cultural talent and for showcasing today’s most celebrated artists. The District envisions the property as a mixed-use entertainment facility that will foster economic vitality in the area that once was known as “Black Broadway.”
The Solicitation of Offers is available in the Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 317 and by selecting the link below.