I am interested in working on an archival history of Johnson's Park. I am very excited to research this neighborhood and see what it looked like before and how it has evolved over time. I am interested in hearing the stories of the Elders and also capturing the youth. I want to create a document that gives an overall historical, cultural snapshot of this neighborhood. I also want to allow my research through newspaper articles, old photos, etc. to speak my own interpretation of this neighborhood, and its energy.
Erica -- sounds like the making of a strong final project. I also like the idea of speaking to the older and younger generations -- you may ask Mr. Gibson if there are any youth organizations you can contact for your project. Bringing these two voices/generations into conversation would make for a great project! Let me know if you need further assistance.
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