It’s late spring, a glorious time to be in Washington. But the season we’re really celebrating kicked off on May 27th, with the presentation of the Visionary Historian award to Dr. James M. Goode!
Presented by the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., the award is presented to an individual whose lifetime body of work represents the highest achievement in the study of Washington, D.C. history. Kathryn Schneider Smith (recipient of the inaugural award in 2014) spoke about Dr. Goode’s career at the Smithsonian Castle and the Prints & Photographs Division of the Library of Congress; as a curator for several private collections of Washingtoniana; and having produced numerous tomes on District buildings, homes, and sculpture, Dr. Goode is quite an act to follow.
(For a wonderful look at Goode’s work, check out John Kelly’s piece spotlighting Dr. Goode in The Washington Post. Researchers can follow in the honoree’s footsteps in the Kiplinger Research Library, as the Historical Society’s collections include Dr. Goode’s research files, including that for his most recent title).
In addition to the presentation of the Visionary Historian Award, the evening featured the announcement of the full slate of 2015 Making D.C. History Awards. The honorees will be formally presented with their awards at the Making D.C. History Awards event on November 5, 2015. Mark your calendars! The full slate comprises:
The Honorees
Clyde’s Restaurant Group
John Laytham, Co–‐Owner and CEO
Making D.C. History Award for Distinction in Corporate Achievement
Hillcrest Children and Family Center
Juanita Price, Executive Director
Making D.C. History Award for Distinction in Historic Social Service
Association for the Study of African American Life & History
Sylvia Y. Cyrus, Executive Director
Making D.C. History Award for Distinction in Historic Achievement
Wagner Roofing
Chuck and Sheila Wagner
Making D.C. History Award for Distinction in Historic Preservation
Ourisman Family
Accepted by John Ourisman
Making D.C. History Family Legacy Award
Cassell Family
Accepted by Charles Cassell
Making D.C. History Family Legacy Award
Remarks and video from the May 27th evening will be posted soon. In the meantime, make sure to catch “For the Record: Artfully Historic D.C.” before the exhibit closes on Friday June 19th!
