Oral History Interview with Sarah Marshall, 1955-

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Georgetown University student Caitlin Ouano interviews Professor Sarah Marshall, a long-time resident of D.C who identifies as a lesbian woman and who works as a prominent D.C actress and acting professor.

Sarah Marshall is interviewed by Caitlin Ouano. Sarah Marshall describes her family life in Alabama just prior to moving to D.C, which she did after college. She speaks about successfully pursuing a career as an actress in D.C in the 80s and becoming a part of the bourgeoning artistic community as well as the already well-established LGBT community. She talks about Mario Cooper, who she lived with, and Peggy Cooper Cafritz as well as getting her physicals at Whitman Walker. She also talks about gay pride parades, going to tea dances, the Phase, and mayor Marion Barry. She goes on to discuss how the city has changed since that time and been gentrified. Prompted by the interviewer, Professor Marshall discusses Donald Trump’s election and how it has personally and emotionally affected her and her friends in D.C, providing advice for a younger generation of marginalized youth.

The interview belongs to the Rainbow History Project.
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Caitlin Ouano

Georgetown University

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