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Washington, D.C.
Special Collections Staff, 2006 Jennifer King, 2006

copyright 2006 The George Washington University. All rights reserved.

 Descriptive Summary Duncan, John B. (Bonner) John B. Duncan papers, 1932-1989 MS2055 21 Linear feet In 1952, after twenty-eight years of service in city government, John Bonner Duncan (1910-1994) was appointed recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia. He served in this capacity until 1961, at which time President John F. Kennedy appointed him the first African-American commissioner of the District of Columbia. Collection contains photographs, speeches, awards, correspondence, medical records, articles, scrapbooks, memorabilia, and reference files. The material dates from 1932-89, although the bulk of the material dates from 1960-77. The material relates both to Duncan's personal life and to his professional career. The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, Special Collections Research Center
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John B. Duncan papers, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University.

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Some records may be restricted.

 Acquisition Information

John Duncan donated this collection to Gelman Library in 1991. Additional materials were donated by Duncan and Duncan's family in 1992, 1993, and 1994.

 Restrictions on Use

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

 Historical or Biographical Note

In 1952, after twenty-eight years of service in city government, John Bonner Duncan (1910-1994) was appointed recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia. He served in this capacity until 1961, at which time President John F. Kennedy appointed him the first African-American commissioner of the District of Columbia. President Lyndon B. Johnson re-appointed him to this position in 1964. As a member of the city's last three-man board of commissioners, in 1967 Duncan advocated for the reinstatement of the city's present mayor-commission system.

In November 1967, Duncan was appointed assistant to the secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior for Urban Relations. He retired from the government in 1969 and began a twenty-year career as a consultant in housing development, equal opportunity and public affairs groups.

He was active in nearly eighty civic organizations in the District of Columbia for forty years, including private and public agencies, which supported education, health, recreation, welfare, youth groups, human relations art and sciences. He was a supporter of religious organizations, civil rights groups and numerous service organizations.

John B. Duncan was born in Springfield, Kentucky in 1910. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Howard University, and graduated from Terrell Law School in 1938. He was a member of the Maryland Bar and an associate member of the Washington Bar Association. He served as an attorney and senior attorney for several federal agencies. Duncan married Edith West in 1938. They had two children, John Jr. and Joan. After the death of his first wife in 1966, Duncan married B. Delores Berry in 1969. Duncan passed away at his home in Alexandria, Virginia in 1994.

 Collection Scope and Content

This collection contains photographs, speeches, awards, correspondence, medical records, articles, scrapbooks, memorabilia, and reference files. The material dates from 1932-89, although the bulk of the material dates from 1960-77. The material relates both to Duncan's personal life and to his professional career. There are many subjects within the reference files that represent topics of interest to Duncan while he was in office. These subjects include: legalized gambling, National Capital Downtown Committee, and minority integration into Boards in D.C. The speeches included in the collection are both speeches given by Duncan and also speeches he attended given by such people as Lyndon B. Johnson, Ralph Bunche, Roy Wilkins, Harle Selassie, A. Philip Randolph, and Patrick Cardinal O'Boyle. The scrapbooks in the collection span sixty years and begin with Duncan's early years in North Carolina and continuing until 1989.

 Collection Organization

Organized into nine series: Photographs, Speeches, Correspondence, Honors and awards, Reference files, Personal files, Scrapbooks, Clippings, and Memorabilia.

 Subject Terms Individuals Duncan, John B. (Bonner) O'Boyle, Patrick Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald) Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines) Bunche, Ralph J. (Ralph Johnson) Wilkins, Roy Randolph, A. Philip (Asa Philip) Corporate Entities National Capital Downtown Committee (Washington, D.C.) Topics John B. Duncan papers Equal opportunity in employment District of Columbia. Office of the Recorder of Deeds Gambling Geographic Locations Washington (D.C.) Detailed Description of the Records MS2055 Series 1 Photographs, 1960-1968 4.5 Linear feet

This series consists of photographs. These images date from 1960-68. These images capture Duncan attending social and business functions, meeting U.S. government and local officials, distributing awards to program honorees and receiving honors for his distinguished service. Images show Duncan meeting and socializing with U.S. presidents, such as Truman, Kennedy, and Johnson. For example, in 1962 Duncan is photographed with President Johnson, s the chief executive congratulates him for winning the Big Brother of the Year award. Photographs of Eartha Kitt, an entertainer, visiting Duncan's office in 1963 and the 1965 Arbor Day Ceremony with Lady Bird Johnson are also in this collection. Protesters were photographed in Duncan's office in 1965 and during the same year, Duncan was photographed at the ceremony to rename the South Capital Street Bridge. Duncan was often photographed with retiring and newly appointed members of various commissioner's boards and is seen awarding "keys to the city" to numerous persons.

 1 1 Photograph, Honorable Mention, 1960

1 2 Photograph, Duncan with President Truman and friends, 1961

1 3 Photograph, Swearing in of Peter Ridley, 07/28/1961

1 4 Photograph, Proclamation, Truckers Labor Day Safety Program, 08/29/1961

1 5 Photograph, Duncan and wife, greeting president of Peru, 09/1961

1 6 Photograph, Signing of contract, Helicopter Airways, 09/08/1961

1 7 Photograph, Proclamation, Business Women's Week, 09/27/1961

1 8 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner, Operation Angel, 09/27/1961

1 9 Photograph, Men in costumes, District Building, 10/09/1961

1 10 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner at Budget Hearing, 10/10/1961

1 11 Photograph, Industrial Safety Conference, 10/12/1961

1 12 Photograph, Department of Highways and Traffic Service Awards, 10/20/1961

1 13 Photograph, Department of Highways and Traffic Service Awards, 10/21/1961

1 14 Photograph, Groundbreaking, Infirmary and Admissions Building, 10/24/1961

1 15 Photograph, Proclamation of Candy Week, Duncan and Tobriner, 10/25/1961

1 16 Photograph, Proclamation, Youth Appreciation Week, 10/25/1961

1 17 Photograph, Presentation to Tobriner of Bangkok Flag and Bowl, 12/15/1961

1 18 Photograph, Groundbreaking of Doctors' Residence, DC General, 01/08/1962

1 19 Photograph, Proclamation, Civil Service Week, 01/15/1962

1 20 Photograph, Printing Week Luncheon, 01/16/1962

1 21 Photograph, Groundbreaking, Eugene Meyer School, 01/22/1962

1 22 Photograph, Duncan, Big Brother Award from Lyndon B. Johnson, 01/24/1962

1 23 Photograph, Proclamation, American History Month, 01/29/1962

1 24 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner, Award, Medical Society of DC, 02/15/1962

1 25 Photograph, Junior Commissioners, 04/09/1962

1 26 Photograph, Dedication Ceremony, Benning Branch Library, 05/17/1962

1 27 Photograph, Mayor of Somalia Receiving Key to City, 05/23/1962

1 28 Photograph, National Negro Licensed Beverage Association Meeting, 06/1962

1 29 Photograph, Groundbreaking, W. Bruce Evans High School, 06/18/1962

1 30 Photograph, Swearing In, C.A.C. Luncheon, 07/11/1962

1 31 Photograph, Robert Kennedy and Commissioners, 07/24/1962

1 32 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner, Ribbon Cutting, 07/31/1962

1 33 Photograph, Presentation of Key to Junior Chamber of Commerce, 08/07/1962

1 34 Photograph, Swearing In, Apprenticeship Council, 08/08/1962

1 35 Photograph, Duncan with Fultz Quads, 08/10/1962

1 36 Photograph, Carlton Sickles and John F. Kennedy, 08/15/1962

1 37 Photograph, Duncan Receives Apprenticeship Stamp, 08/31/1962

1 38 Photograph, Presentation, Public Health Advisory Board, 09/25/1962

1 39 Photograph, Duncan and Man at Table, 09/25/1962

1 40 Photograph, Presentation at DC Employees Fund Drive, 09/26/1962

1 41 Photograph, JFK at Swearing in, 09/28/1962

1 42 Photograph, Swearing in of Dr. Grant, 09/28/1962

1 43 Photograph, Oath with Roderick Farrer, Board of Pharmacy, 10/02/1962

1 44 Photograph, Key to City to Mayor of Palermo, 10/03/1962

1 45 Photograph, With William Nelson, DC Apprenticeship Council, 10/05/1962

1 46 Photograph, Credit Union Day, 10/08/1962

1 47 Photograph, Government Unit Kick Off with PM General, 10/12/1962

1 48 Photograph, Oath of Urban Renewal Council, Bertha Weinburg, 10/23/1962

1 49 Photograph, Duncan at Awards ceremony, 10/26/1962

1 50 Photograph, Duncan at League of Women Voter's Day, 10/29/1962

1 51 Photograph, Veteran's Day Proclamation, 11/08/1962

1 52 Photograph, Presentation to Nurses Board, 11/27/1962

1 53 Photograph, Pre-Holiday Party, 12/1962

1 54 Photograph, Bangkok Luncheon, 12/06/1962

1 55 Photograph, Proclamation, Bill of Rights Day, 12/12/1962

1 56 Photograph, Duncan named Son of the Century, 12/13/1962

1 57 Photograph, Shriner's Ball, 12/1962

2 1 Photograph, Meeting, 01/01/1963

2 2 Photograph, Book Award, Mr. Sedgwick, 01/14/1963

2 3 Photograph, Proclamation, Civil Service Week, 01/14/1963

2 4 Photograph, Duncan with boy and woman, 01/14/1963

2 5 Photograph, Duncan with board members, 01/17/1963

2 6 Photograph, Meritorious Public Service Award, 01/21/1963

2 7 Photograph, Duncan with two men, 01/24/1963

2 8 Photograph, Boy Scouts pinning of three commissioners, 01/29/1963

2 9 Photograph, Presenting check from VFW, 02/08/1963

2 10 Photograph, Proclamation for women Marines, 02/12/1963

2 11 Photograph, Meeting on Mental Health, 02/15/1963

2 12 Photograph, American Banking, 02/19/1963

2 13 Photograph, Duncan with group of men, 02/28/1963

2 14 Photograph, Duncan opening World Craft Exhibit, 03/10/1963

2 15 Photograph, Giving key to Nyasaland and Malagasy Republic, 03/18/1963

2 16 Photograph, Speaking to National Health Forum, 03/18/1963

2 17 Photograph, Tobriner giving key to Mayor of Nairobi, Kenya, 03/22/1963

2 18 Photograph, Proclamation, "Doctor's Day", 03/26/1963

2 19 Photograph, Presenting Cherry Blossom License Tags, 03/27/1963

2 20 Photograph, Duncan with unknown man, 04/1963

2 21 Photograph, Junior Commissioners Day, 04/02/1963

2 22 Photograph, Visit by Eartha Kitt, 04/03/1963

2 23 Photograph, Award, Gertrude Clarke Whittall, 04/12/1963

2 24 Photograph, Duncan with two police officers, 04/14/1963

2 25 Photograph, Duncan with group of teens, 04/17/1963

2 26 Photograph, Essay Merit Winner, 05/07/1963

2 27 Photograph, Duncan giving key to Don Romulo O'Farrill, 05/07/1963

2 28 Photograph, Armed Forces Day, 05/13/1963

2 29 Photograph, Swearing In of Group, 05/23/1963

2 30 Photograph, Portrait of Duncan, 05/24/1963

2 31 Photograph, Duncan with Mayor of Zanzibar, 05/24/1963

2 32 Photograph, Speaker at South Carolina State College Convocation, 06/02/1963

2 33 Photograph, Swearing In, Board of Cosmetology, 06/04/1963

2 34 Photograph, Duncan at Swearing In, 06/20/1963

2 35 Photograph, Award to Public Welfare Advisory Committee on day care, 06/20/1963

2 36 Photograph, Health Welfare Council Award, 06/25/1963

2 37 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner with turbaned man, 06/25/1963

2 38 Photograph, Knights of Pythis Award, 06/26/1963

2 39 Photograph, With two other commissioners at flag presentation, 06/27/1963

2 40 Photograph, With two other commissioners and wives at Gala, 06/27/1963

2 41 Photograph, Award to police, 07/07/1963

2 42 Photograph, Duncan with Commissioners Dike and Tobriner, 07/08/1963

2 43 Photograph, at table with three unidentified men, 07/09/1963

2 44 Photograph, Award, Public Health Advisory Council, 07/15/1963

2 45 Photograph, Presenting key to Dr. Adbul Zahir, Afghanistan, 07/17/1963

2 46 Photograph, Duncan with Mrs. Fraction, 07/18/1963

2 47 Photograph, Man receiving Variety Clubs International Card, 08/1963

2 48 Photograph, Duncan with two men, 08/1963

2 49 Photograph, Georgetown University Forum, 08/06/1963

2 50 Photograph, Presenting gift to foreign man, 08/12/1963

2 51 Photograph, Duncan with man and woman receiving booklet, 08/16/1963

2 52 Photograph, Award to retired member of Hospital Advisory Council, 08/21/1963

2 53 Photograph, New members Council on Daycare, 08/22/1963 ca.

2 54 Photograph, Amy Hunt Presentation, Award, Superior Performance, 08/26/1963

2 55 Photograph, Duncan Presentation, two men, 08/27/1963

2 56 Photograph, Oath of office, Board of Appeals and Review, 08/27/1963

2 57 Photograph, Duncan welcomes Mayor of Genoa, Italy, 08/30/1963

2 58 Photograph, Swearing in new member of Board of Podiatry, 09/06/1963

2 59 Photograph, Award for Superior Performance, 09/09/1963

2 60 Photograph, Proclamation, Credit Union Day, 09/12/1963

2 61 Photograph, Oath of office, Board of Pharmacy, 09/13/1963

2 62 Photograph, Appointed to Electrical Board, 09/17/1963

2 63 Photograph, Retiring Award from Electrical Board, 09/17/1963

2 64 Photograph, Retirement from Pharmacy Board, 09/17/1963

2 65 Photograph, Retirement Award from Board of Pharmacy, 09/23/1963

2 66 Photograph, Reception for Prime Minister of Ireland, 10/1963

2 67 Photograph, New Members, Real Estate Board, 10/01/1963

2 68 Photograph, New Members, Public Welfare Advisory Council, 10/01/1963

2 69 Photograph, Duncan greeting diplomats, JFK and Jackie at station, 10/01/1963

2 70 Photograph, Mini Lowenbrau keg, 10/16/1963

2 71 Photograph, Retiring from Human Relations, Appeals and Review, 10/22/1963

2 72 Photograph, Certificate to Nurses Examining Board, 10/23/1963

2 73 Photograph, Duncan giving out award, 10/24/1963

2 74 Photograph, Duncan with two men, 10/24/1963

2 75 Photograph, Public Library winning award, 10/24/1963

2 76 Photograph, Duncan speaking with two men, 10/25/1963

2 77 Photograph, Duncan with Bavarian Dance Club, 10/26/1963

2 78 Photograph, Human Rights proclamation, 11/14/1963

2 79 Photograph, Meritorious Public Service Award, 11/1963

2 80 Photograph, Certificate of Merit, 12/05/1963

3 1 Photograph, Duncan with Lena Horne and Detective Reed, 1964

3 2 Photograph, Duncan with Anna Steen, DC Civic Association, 01/15/1964

3 3 Photograph, Award, Retired member of Boxing Commission, 01/16/1964

3 4 Photograph, Award, Retired member, Board of Appeals & Review, 01/16/1964

3 5 Photograph, World's Fair Summer Festival Queen, 01/31/1964

3 6 Photograph, Sworn In member of Human Relations Council, 02/03/1964

3 7 Photograph, Oath of Board of Appeals and Review, 02/03/1964

3 8 Photograph, New member, DC Apprenticeship Council, 02/13/1964

3 9 Photograph, Duncan gives key to man with Lyndon B. Johnson, 03/1964

3 10 Photograph, Duncan meeting with unknown man, 03/1964

3 11 Photograph, Duncan with Boy Scout, 03/1964

3 12 Photograph, Swearing in new board member, 03/02/1964

3 13 Photograph, Proclamation, National Symphony Month, 03/02/1964

3 14 Photograph, Unknown man outside ceremony, 03/07/1964

3 15 Photograph, Duncan swearing in Board of Zoning Adjustment, 03/06/1964

3 16 Photograph, Presentation of Cherry Blossom Festival tickets, 03/16/1964

3 17 Photograph, Award, Retired Members, Hospital Advisory Board, 03/23/1964

3 18 Photograph, Award, Retired Members, Board Examiners Veterinary, 03/24/1964

3 19 Photograph, Presentation of Mayor of Hamburg, Germany, 04/03/1964

3 20 Photograph, Junior Commissioners, 04/06/1964

3 21 Photograph, Duncan at Air France inauguration, 04/06/1964

3 22 Photograph, Asian woman and monument, Cherry Blossom, 04/07/1964

3 23 Photograph, Certificate of Award, 06/09/1964

3 24 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner with Argentinean Senators, 04/13/1964

3 25 Photograph, Duncan at Coolidge High School, 04/15/1964

3 26 Photograph, Dedication of building, 04/22/1964

3 27 Photograph, Speaking at Department of Highways and Traffic, 04/24/1964

3 28 Photograph, Proclamation, Loyalty Day, 04/30/1964

3 29 Photograph, Give Award, 05/04/1964

3 30 Photograph, Presentation, 05/04/1964

3 31 Photograph, Speech, 05/04/1964

3 32 Photograph, Key to city, 05/06/1964

3 33 Photograph, Clean Air Week, 05/14/1964

3 34 Photograph, Plaque, Stewart Holland, 05/23/1963

3 35 Photograph, Presentation, Award to Mary Chatelain, 06/02/1964

3 36 Photograph, JFK Playground, Robert Kennedy, 06/03/1964

3 37 Photograph, Oath, Committee on Employment of Handicapped, 06/08/1964

3 38 Photograph, Award, Janet Fay, Office of Handicapped, 06/09/1964

3 39 Photograph, Proclamation, Taras Shevchenko Day, 06/24/1964

3 40 Photograph, Duncan and three unknown men, 06/30/1964

3 41 Photograph, Retired and new members of board, 07/01/1964

3 42 Photograph, Retired and new members of Recreation Board, 07/16/1964

3 43 Photograph, Tobriner, Miss USA and Miss Universe, 08/10/1964

3 44 Photograph, Award, Retired member Traffic Board, 08/11/1964

3 45 Photograph, Duncan taking oath of office, 08/11/1964

3 46 Photograph, Duncan at President of DC Transit, Inc.'s house, 08/11/1964

3 47 Photograph, Duncan presents Distinguished Public Service Award, 08/11/1964

3 48 Photograph, Oath, Minimum Wage & Industrial Safety Board, 08/13/1964

3 49 Photograph, Pan-American World Airways Banquet, 08/14/1964

3 50 Photograph, Agreement signing, Potomac Interceptor System, 08/18/1964

3 51 Photograph, Proclamation from Venezuelans to Tobriner, 08/31/1964

3 52 Photograph, Duncan at opening of USDA Federal Campaign, 09/09/1964

3 53 Photograph, Duncan visit to DC General, 09/14/1964

3 54 Photograph, International Toastmaster and Town Crier, 09/14-18, 1964

3 55 Photograph, Proclamation, Civic Responsibility Week, 09/15/1964

3 56 Photograph, Duncan with Kenyan Minister of Public Works, 09/24/1964

3 57 Photograph, Duncan speaking at meeting, 09/28/1964

3 58 Photograph, Ad Club Kickoff Luncheon, 09/29/1964

3 59 Photograph, Duncan presents gift to unknown man, 09/29/1964

3 60 Photograph, Proclamation, Pharmacy Week, 09/30/1964

3 61 Photograph, 10th Annual One-Fund Drive, 10/01/1964

3 62 Photograph, Receiving check, Nat'l Capital Housing Authority, 10/01/1964

3 63 Photograph, Portrait of Hubert Humphrey, 10/05/1964

3 64 Photograph, Award for Valor, Police and Fire Depts. 10/6, 1964

3 65 Photograph, Proclamation, American Education Week, 10/09/1964

3 66 Photograph, With Lyndon Johnson, giving key to Pres. of Philippines, 10/05/1964

3 67 Photograph, Retired ABC member, 10/12/1964

3 68 Photograph, Swearing In, Human Relations Council, 10/13/1964

3 69 Photograph, Duncan with group of men, 10/22/1964

3 70 Photograph, Duncan meets with women from NACWO, 10/29/1964

3 71 Photograph, Duncan and wife at voting building, 11/03/1964

3 72 Photograph, Proclamation, Human Rights Week, 11/12/1964

3 73 Photograph, Swearing In, Council on Higher Education, 11/16/1964

3 74 Photograph, Proclamation, Alcoholism Information Week, 11/19/1964

3 75 Photograph, NCCJ Board of Trustees Meeting, 11/22-23, 1964

3 76 Photograph, Ceremony at Metropolitan Police #3, 12/03/1964

3 77 Photograph, Award for retired members, Undertaker's Board, 12/07/1964

3 78 Photograph, New members, Undertaker's Board, 12/07/1964

4 1 Photograph, Unknown Party, 1965

4 2 Photograph, St. John's College, Formal Retreat, 1965

4 3 Photograph, Duncan with John Wilson, 01/01/1965

4 4 Photograph, Oath, Commission on Daycare, 01/06/1965

4 5 Photograph, Award, Commission on Daycare, 01/06/1965

4 6 Photograph, Duncan at Annual Meeting, Campfire Girls, 01/11/1965

4 7 Photograph, Duncan with protesters in office, 01/13/1965

4 8 Photograph, Unknown gala, 01/14/1965

4 9 Photograph, Swearing In, Boxing Commissioner, 01/19/1965

4 10 Photograph, Unknown event with Lyndon B. Johnson, 01/20/1965

4 11 Photograph, Key to Gian Carlo Menotti, 01/22/1965

4 12 Photograph, Duncan Speaking at Library dedication, 01/22/1965

4 13 Photograph, Swearing In, Board of Accountancy, 01/26/1965

4 14 Photograph, Award, Retired member, Board of Accountancy, 01/26/1965

4 15 Photograph, Negro History Month Display, 02/1965

4 16 Photograph, Unknown Awards display, 02/02/1965

4 17 Photograph, Duncan with Boy Scout, 02/03/1965

4 18 Photograph, Swearing In, ABC Board, 02/03/1965

4 19 Photograph, Award, Retired member of Board, 02/04/1965

4 20 Photograph, Proclamation, American History Month, 02/05/1965

4 21 Photograph, New member, Board of Barber examiner, 02/05/1965

4 22 Photograph, License Plates, 02/15/1965

4 23 Photograph, Minimum Wage & Industrial Safety Board, 03/22/1965

4 24 Photograph, Minimum Wage & Industrial Safety Board, 03/23/1965

4 25 Photograph, Duncan giving letter to Campfire Girl, 03/24/1965

4 26 Photograph, Proclamation, Doctor's Day, 03/25/1965

4 27 Photograph, Duncan reading "Guide to Washington for the Handicapped", 04/1965

4 28 Photograph, Junior Commissioners Day, 04/05/1965

4 29 Photograph, Party, "Walnut Hills", 04/14/1965

4 30 Photograph, Board of Trustees of Library, 04/15/1965

4 31 Photograph, Dept. of Corrections, Watergate Auditions, 04/25/1965

4 32 Photograph, Arbor Day, Pershing Square with Lady Bird, 04/30/1965

4 33 Photograph, Petitions Presented byJr. Citizens of 2nd Precinct, 05/03/1965

4 34 Photograph, Merit Award, Board of Public Appeals, 05/04/1965

4 35 Photograph, Oath, Board of Public Appeals, 05/04/1965

4 36 Photograph, Duncan at National Council of Negro Women, 05/06/1965

4 37 Commissioner Duncan presents trophies to winners of Capitol Park Bridge Tournament, 05/10/1965

4 38 Photograph, Appointment, Board of Examiners of Veterinary Medicine, 05/11/1965

4 39 Photograph, Star Spangled Savings Bond Luncheon, 05/11/1965

4 40 Photograph, Oath, Redevelopment Land Agency, 05/12/1965

4 41 Photograph, US Civil War Committee, Award to commissioners, 05/12/1965

4 42 Photograph, Certificate of Recognition, 05/13/1965

4 43 Photograph, Certificate of Recognition to Department of Corrections, 05/13/1965

4 44 Photograph, Proclamation, Traffic Safety Week, 05/17/1965

4 45 Photograph, Proclamation of Home Rule Month, 05/19/1965

4 46 Photograph, Proclamation of Home Rule Month, 05/21/1965

4 47 Photograph, Duncan with Jack Warner (Warner Bros.), 05/25/1965

4 48 Photograph, Commodore Dauureuther receiving award, 06/04/1965

4 49 Photograph, Oath, Board of Optometry, 06/08/1965

4 50 Photograph, Award, Board of Optometry, 06/08/1965

4 51 Photograph, Duncan at DC General Hospital, 06/21/1965

4 52 Photograph, Oath, Committee on Employment of Handicapped, 06/22/1965

4 53 Photograph, Award, Traffic Division, 06/24/1965

4 54 Photograph, Ceremony for WDCA-TV, 06/29/1965

4 55 Photograph, Proclamation, Head Start, 06/30/1965

4 56 Photograph, Opening of Food Stamp Program, 07/02/1965

4 57 Photograph, Proclamation, Washington Week, 07/08/1965

4 58 Photograph, Acceptance to Board, PWAC, 07/15/1965

4 59 Photograph, Award, Children's' Theater Recreation Dept., 07/15/1965

4 60 Photograph, Lyndon B. Johnson with Libby Koontz, 08/1965

4 61 Photograph, Unknown Presentation with Duncan, 08/16/1965

4 62 Photograph, Resolution of PKU, 08/17/1965

4 63 Photograph, Unreadable event, written on back, 08/20/1965

4 64 Photograph, Oath, ABC Board, 08/20/1965

4 65 Photograph, Oath, New ABC Board member, 08/25/1965

4 66 Photograph, Duncan with new Board member, P.W.A.B. Certificate, 08/25/1965

4 67 Photograph, Oath, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, 08/26/1965

4 68 Photograph, Duncan at unidentified presentation, 08/27/1965

4 69 Photograph, Duncan presenting certificate to unknown man, 08/30/1965

4 70 Photograph, Duncan receiving check, Apprentice Council, 08/31/1965

5 1 Photograph, Duncan receiving honorary award, 09/01/1965

5 2 Photograph, Duncan at Moral Rearmament Group, 09/03/1965

5 3 Photograph, Proclamation, World Law Day, 09/08/1965

5 4 Photograph, Award, Judge Bryant, 09/09/1965

5 5 Photograph, Duncan with Town Crier from England, 09/13/1965

5 6 Photograph, Duncan addressing Dept. of Health and officials, 09/16/1965

5 7 Photograph, Duncan at News Conference re: Training Program, 09/17/1965

5 8 Photograph, Dorothy Goldberg Day at State Department, 09/17/1965

5 9 Photograph, Oath, Citizen Zoning Advisory Board, 09/20/1965

5 10 Photograph, UGF Program, 09/21/1965

5 11 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner at P.T.A. Proclamation, 09/21/1965

5 12 Photograph, Proclamation, Denmark Week, 09/23/1965

5 13 Photograph, Proclamation, Volunteer Week, 09/28/1965

5 14 Photograph, Fire Prevention Week, 10/1965

5 15 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner, flag sent to Vietnam, 10/08/1965

5 16 Photograph, Proclamation, Civic Responsibility Week, 10/12/1965

5 17 Photograph, United Givers Fund Campaign, 10/13/1965

5 18 Photograph, Farewell to Lt. Cols. Adams and Wilson, 10/15/1965

5 19 Photograph, Presentation of Sunshine Bus, 10/15/1965

5 20 Photograph, Renaming of South Capital Street Bridge, 10/18/1965

5 21 Photograph, Oath, Real Estate Commission, 10/21/1965