{"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill","last":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026page=1"},"meta":{"pages":{"current_page":1,"next_page":null,"prev_page":null,"total_pages":1,"limit_value":10,"offset_value":0,"total_count":2,"first_page?":true,"last_page?":true}},"data":[{"id":"vif_vif00032","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"The Bayard D. Evans Collection, \n1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980)","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vif_vif00032#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\nEvans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)\n","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vif_vif00032#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":" The Bayard D. Evans Collection consists of 4.75 linear feet and spans the years 1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980) and consists of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, bumper stickers, sketches, architectural drawings, menus, newspaper clippings, newsletters, magazine articles, postcards, a match book, a program, a speech, and an award plaque. ","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vif_vif00032#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"vif_vif00032","ead_ssi":"vif_vif00032","_root_":"vif_vif00032","_nest_parent_":"vif_vif00032","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/fcpl/vif00032.xml","title_ssm":["The Bayard D. Evans Collection, \n1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980)"],"title_tesim":["The Bayard D. Evans Collection, \n1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980)"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["MSS 06-40"],"text":["MSS 06-40","The Bayard D. Evans Collection, \n1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980)","McLean, Va.","Colvin Run Mill","Evans Coffee Shop (Arlington, Va.)","Evans Farm Inn (McLean, Va.)","Historic buildings - Virginia - Fairfax County - Conservation and restoration","Restaurants - Virginia - Fairfax County","Sully Plantation","Wolf Trap Farm Park","None","Bayard Daniel Evans was born on February 1, 1900 in Scranton, Pa. to Daniel and Rachel Evans. After public schooling, he studied dairy husbandry at Pennsylvania State College and graduated in 1923. He funded his college studies with menial jobs as a cab driver, steward, and waiter. Evans developed an interested in the cafeteria business and later worked in a number of restaurant chains including the Automat in New York. By 1930, he managed a local Scranton cafeteria.","After marrying Ruth Nickell, the couple and their two children, Ralph and Caroline, moved to Northern Virginia. In 1939, Bayard and Ruth opened the Evans Coffee Shop in Arlington at 4770 Lee Highway with a $2,000 investment. Originally a 50 seat restaurant decorated with historical memorabilia, the coffee shop later expanded to 265 seats before closing in 1961. In 1951, the Evans’ also opened the Evans Cafeteria in the District at 2023 I Street, N.W. although it was short-lived.","In the early 1940s, Evans accumulated 43 acres of land in McLean and the family settled into an existing farmhouse on the property. In 1957, the couple commissioned local architect Walter Macomber to construct a restaurant on the family farm using materials from a number of historic buildings including old mills, barns, and churches. The new restaurant, “Evans Farm Inn”, opened for business in 1958.","Evans Farm Inn became a local McLean landmark. The farm operation on the property provided fresh vegetables, produce, and pure well water. Horses, ducks, goats, and other wildlife roamed the open farmland. In addition to the main dining room, the property contained a country store, a waterwheel and millhouse, a barn, a cookhouse built from old paving blocks from Georgetown, and the Sitting Duck Pub which had the atmosphere of a traditional British pub. The Evans’ enhanced the Colonial atmosphere of Evans Farm Inn with antiques and historical memorabilia, as well as plantation style food served by waiters dressed in Colonial apparel. A host of celebrities, politicians, and royalty visited the restaurant over the years. After Bayard’s death, Maria and Ralph Evans continued running the restaurant until 1999, when Evans sold the family farm to townhouse developers.","In addition to restaurateur, Bayard Evans was very active in civic affairs. He was a Charter member of the McLean Business and Professional Association, Charter member of the Fairfax Hunt, Founder of the McLean Kiwanis Club, Founder of the McLean Horse Show, Past President of Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, Treasurer of the McLean Citizens Association, and a member of the Virginia State Restaurant Association. In 1965, the National Restaurant Association chose Evans as “Restaurateur of the Year”.","As evidenced by his collection of antiques and historical memorabilia, Evans had a tremendous passion for local history. Concerned about historic preservation, he founded the Fairfax Landmark Preservation Committee, today known as the Fairfax County History Commission. He was a member of the Arlington and Fairfax County Historical Societies, as well as a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He was also largely responsible for saving and restoring Colvin Run Mill, Dranesville Tavern and other historical landmarks in the area.","On the afternoon of September 7, 1980, Evans and his wife were traveling northbound on Utterback Store Road when his car collided with another at the Georgetown Pike intersection. Their car overturned pinning down Ruth who later recovered, but fatally injured Bayard. ","Chris Barbuschak, December 2016 EAD generated by Ross Landis, 2024","","Series 1: Personal and History Files, 1911-1981, Boxes 1-2 and Oversize 7","This series contains historical and personal items that Evans saved throughout out his life.  Items consist of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, a speech, bumper stickers, sketches, newspaper clippings, newsletters, articles, a program, and an award plaque. Correspondence from individuals including Ludwell Lee Montague, Eleanor Lee Templeman, Henry C. Mackall, R.E. Wagstaff, Thomas C. Barringer, and the Fairfax County Park Authority cover historical subjects mostly concerning the restoration of Sully Plantation and Colvin Run Mill. Also included are papers relating to Evans’ work with erecting Wolf Trap Farm Park’s Composer Cottage, which burned down in 1979 and was never rebuilt. There is also campaign ephemera and bumper stickers for Vince Callahan, John Warner and Carol Griffee. Evans also saved a collection of Christopher News Notes that he received in the mail and Sunshine Magazine. ","Series 2: Evans Farm Inn and Evans Coffee Shop Files, 1918-1980. Boxes 2-5, and Oversize 7","This series consists of papers relating to Evans’ restaurants particularly in regards to decorations and building features. Included are correspondence, receipts, catalogs, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, sketches, architectural drawings, notes, menus, postcards, and a match book. The majority of these files contain clippings or catalogs of decorative items Evans sought to add to his restaurants. Of particular note are proposed sketches for the Evans Coffee Shop exterior sign. Also included is correspondence from architect Walter Macomber (known for his restoration work on Mount Vernon, Colonial Williamsburg, and Fairfax Courthouse) who Evans commissioned to design Evans Farm Inn. When Evans took notes, he often wrote on the back of menus from the Evans Coffee Shop, Evans Farm Inn, and the Watergate Inn which are found in these files.  ","Series 3: Ralph Evans Papers, 1979-1995, Boxes 6 and Oversize 7","These materials accompanied Bayard’s files although they post-date his death. Items include Ralph Evans’ copy of the 1979-1980 National Restaurant Association Directory as well as light low-calorie recipes from the NRA. Also contained are memorabilia and ephemera from Evans Farm Inn including a menu template, two lithographs of the restaurant, as well as pamphlets and magazine articles.","None","Consult repository for information","\nThe Bayard D. Evans Collection consists of 4.75 linear feet and spans the years 1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980) and consists of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, bumper stickers, sketches, architectural drawings, menus, newspaper clippings, newsletters, magazine articles, postcards, a match book, a program, a speech, and an award plaque.\n","Fairfax County Park Authority","Evans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)","English"],"unitid_tesim":["MSS 06-40"],"normalized_title_ssm":["The Bayard D. Evans Collection, \n1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980)"],"collection_title_tesim":["The Bayard D. Evans Collection, \n1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980)"],"collection_ssim":["The Bayard D. Evans Collection, \n1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980)"],"repository_ssm":["Fairfax County Public Library"],"repository_ssim":["Fairfax County Public Library"],"geogname_ssm":["McLean, Va."],"geogname_ssim":["McLean, Va."],"creator_ssm":["\nEvans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)\n"],"creator_ssim":["\nEvans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)\n"],"places_ssim":["McLean, Va."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Donated by Ralph Evans in August 1999."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Colvin Run Mill","Evans Coffee Shop (Arlington, Va.)","Evans Farm Inn (McLean, Va.)","Historic buildings - Virginia - Fairfax County - Conservation and restoration","Restaurants - Virginia - Fairfax County","Sully Plantation","Wolf Trap Farm Park"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Colvin Run Mill","Evans Coffee Shop (Arlington, Va.)","Evans Farm Inn (McLean, Va.)","Historic buildings - Virginia - Fairfax County - Conservation and restoration","Restaurants - Virginia - Fairfax County","Sully Plantation","Wolf Trap Farm Park"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["4.75 linear feet"],"extent_tesim":["4.75 linear feet"],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eNone\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Access Restrictions"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["None"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBayard Daniel Evans was born on February 1, 1900 in Scranton, Pa. to Daniel and Rachel Evans. After public schooling, he studied dairy husbandry at Pennsylvania State College and graduated in 1923. He funded his college studies with menial jobs as a cab driver, steward, and waiter. Evans developed an interested in the cafeteria business and later worked in a number of restaurant chains including the Automat in New York. By 1930, he managed a local Scranton cafeteria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter marrying Ruth Nickell, the couple and their two children, Ralph and Caroline, moved to Northern Virginia. In 1939, Bayard and Ruth opened the Evans Coffee Shop in Arlington at 4770 Lee Highway with a $2,000 investment. Originally a 50 seat restaurant decorated with historical memorabilia, the coffee shop later expanded to 265 seats before closing in 1961. In 1951, the Evans’ also opened the Evans Cafeteria in the District at 2023 I Street, N.W. although it was short-lived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1940s, Evans accumulated 43 acres of land in McLean and the family settled into an existing farmhouse on the property. In 1957, the couple commissioned local architect Walter Macomber to construct a restaurant on the family farm using materials from a number of historic buildings including old mills, barns, and churches. The new restaurant, “Evans Farm Inn”, opened for business in 1958.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvans Farm Inn became a local McLean landmark. The farm operation on the property provided fresh vegetables, produce, and pure well water. Horses, ducks, goats, and other wildlife roamed the open farmland. In addition to the main dining room, the property contained a country store, a waterwheel and millhouse, a barn, a cookhouse built from old paving blocks from Georgetown, and the Sitting Duck Pub which had the atmosphere of a traditional British pub. The Evans’ enhanced the Colonial atmosphere of Evans Farm Inn with antiques and historical memorabilia, as well as plantation style food served by waiters dressed in Colonial apparel. A host of celebrities, politicians, and royalty visited the restaurant over the years. After Bayard’s death, Maria and Ralph Evans continued running the restaurant until 1999, when Evans sold the family farm to townhouse developers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn addition to restaurateur, Bayard Evans was very active in civic affairs. He was a Charter member of the McLean Business and Professional Association, Charter member of the Fairfax Hunt, Founder of the McLean Kiwanis Club, Founder of the McLean Horse Show, Past President of Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, Treasurer of the McLean Citizens Association, and a member of the Virginia State Restaurant Association. In 1965, the National Restaurant Association chose Evans as “Restaurateur of the Year”.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs evidenced by his collection of antiques and historical memorabilia, Evans had a tremendous passion for local history. Concerned about historic preservation, he founded the Fairfax Landmark Preservation Committee, today known as the Fairfax County History Commission. He was a member of the Arlington and Fairfax County Historical Societies, as well as a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He was also largely responsible for saving and restoring Colvin Run Mill, Dranesville Tavern and other historical landmarks in the area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the afternoon of September 7, 1980, Evans and his wife were traveling northbound on Utterback Store Road when his car collided with another at the Georgetown Pike intersection. Their car overturned pinning down Ruth who later recovered, but fatally injured Bayard. \u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Historical and Biographical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["Bayard Daniel Evans was born on February 1, 1900 in Scranton, Pa. to Daniel and Rachel Evans. After public schooling, he studied dairy husbandry at Pennsylvania State College and graduated in 1923. He funded his college studies with menial jobs as a cab driver, steward, and waiter. Evans developed an interested in the cafeteria business and later worked in a number of restaurant chains including the Automat in New York. By 1930, he managed a local Scranton cafeteria.","After marrying Ruth Nickell, the couple and their two children, Ralph and Caroline, moved to Northern Virginia. In 1939, Bayard and Ruth opened the Evans Coffee Shop in Arlington at 4770 Lee Highway with a $2,000 investment. Originally a 50 seat restaurant decorated with historical memorabilia, the coffee shop later expanded to 265 seats before closing in 1961. In 1951, the Evans’ also opened the Evans Cafeteria in the District at 2023 I Street, N.W. although it was short-lived.","In the early 1940s, Evans accumulated 43 acres of land in McLean and the family settled into an existing farmhouse on the property. In 1957, the couple commissioned local architect Walter Macomber to construct a restaurant on the family farm using materials from a number of historic buildings including old mills, barns, and churches. The new restaurant, “Evans Farm Inn”, opened for business in 1958.","Evans Farm Inn became a local McLean landmark. The farm operation on the property provided fresh vegetables, produce, and pure well water. Horses, ducks, goats, and other wildlife roamed the open farmland. In addition to the main dining room, the property contained a country store, a waterwheel and millhouse, a barn, a cookhouse built from old paving blocks from Georgetown, and the Sitting Duck Pub which had the atmosphere of a traditional British pub. The Evans’ enhanced the Colonial atmosphere of Evans Farm Inn with antiques and historical memorabilia, as well as plantation style food served by waiters dressed in Colonial apparel. A host of celebrities, politicians, and royalty visited the restaurant over the years. After Bayard’s death, Maria and Ralph Evans continued running the restaurant until 1999, when Evans sold the family farm to townhouse developers.","In addition to restaurateur, Bayard Evans was very active in civic affairs. He was a Charter member of the McLean Business and Professional Association, Charter member of the Fairfax Hunt, Founder of the McLean Kiwanis Club, Founder of the McLean Horse Show, Past President of Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, Treasurer of the McLean Citizens Association, and a member of the Virginia State Restaurant Association. In 1965, the National Restaurant Association chose Evans as “Restaurateur of the Year”.","As evidenced by his collection of antiques and historical memorabilia, Evans had a tremendous passion for local history. Concerned about historic preservation, he founded the Fairfax Landmark Preservation Committee, today known as the Fairfax County History Commission. He was a member of the Arlington and Fairfax County Historical Societies, as well as a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He was also largely responsible for saving and restoring Colvin Run Mill, Dranesville Tavern and other historical landmarks in the area.","On the afternoon of September 7, 1980, Evans and his wife were traveling northbound on Utterback Store Road when his car collided with another at the Georgetown Pike intersection. Their car overturned pinning down Ruth who later recovered, but fatally injured Bayard. "],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBayard D. Evans Collection, MSS 06-40, Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Bayard D. Evans Collection, MSS 06-40, Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library"],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eChris Barbuschak, December 2016\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eEAD generated by Ross Landis, 2024\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["Chris Barbuschak, December 2016 EAD generated by Ross Landis, 2024"],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cextptr title=\"Dranesville Tavern Collection MSS 08-30\" type=\"simple\" href=\"https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/c.php?g=713238\u0026amp;p=5194930#s-lg-box-wrapper-19412645\"\u003e\u003c/extptr\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":[""],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"boldunderline\"\u003eSeries 1: Personal and History Files, 1911-1981, Boxes 1-2 and Oversize 7\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series contains historical and personal items that Evans saved throughout out his life.  Items consist of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, a speech, bumper stickers, sketches, newspaper clippings, newsletters, articles, a program, and an award plaque. Correspondence from individuals including Ludwell Lee Montague, Eleanor Lee Templeman, Henry C. Mackall, R.E. Wagstaff, Thomas C. Barringer, and the Fairfax County Park Authority cover historical subjects mostly concerning the restoration of Sully Plantation and Colvin Run Mill. Also included are papers relating to Evans’ work with erecting Wolf Trap Farm Park’s Composer Cottage, which burned down in 1979 and was never rebuilt. There is also campaign ephemera and bumper stickers for Vince Callahan, John Warner and Carol Griffee. Evans also saved a collection of Christopher News Notes that he received in the mail and Sunshine Magazine. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"boldunderline\"\u003eSeries 2: Evans Farm Inn and Evans Coffee Shop Files, 1918-1980. Boxes 2-5, and Oversize 7\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of papers relating to Evans’ restaurants particularly in regards to decorations and building features. Included are correspondence, receipts, catalogs, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, sketches, architectural drawings, notes, menus, postcards, and a match book. The majority of these files contain clippings or catalogs of decorative items Evans sought to add to his restaurants. Of particular note are proposed sketches for the Evans Coffee Shop exterior sign. Also included is correspondence from architect Walter Macomber (known for his restoration work on Mount Vernon, Colonial Williamsburg, and Fairfax Courthouse) who Evans commissioned to design Evans Farm Inn. When Evans took notes, he often wrote on the back of menus from the Evans Coffee Shop, Evans Farm Inn, and the Watergate Inn which are found in these files.  \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"boldunderline\"\u003eSeries 3: Ralph Evans Papers, 1979-1995, Boxes 6 and Oversize 7\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese materials accompanied Bayard’s files although they post-date his death. Items include Ralph Evans’ copy of the 1979-1980 National Restaurant Association Directory as well as light low-calorie recipes from the NRA. Also contained are memorabilia and ephemera from Evans Farm Inn including a menu template, two lithographs of the restaurant, as well as pamphlets and magazine articles.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Series 1: Personal and History Files, 1911-1981, Boxes 1-2 and Oversize 7","This series contains historical and personal items that Evans saved throughout out his life.  Items consist of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, a speech, bumper stickers, sketches, newspaper clippings, newsletters, articles, a program, and an award plaque. Correspondence from individuals including Ludwell Lee Montague, Eleanor Lee Templeman, Henry C. Mackall, R.E. Wagstaff, Thomas C. Barringer, and the Fairfax County Park Authority cover historical subjects mostly concerning the restoration of Sully Plantation and Colvin Run Mill. Also included are papers relating to Evans’ work with erecting Wolf Trap Farm Park’s Composer Cottage, which burned down in 1979 and was never rebuilt. There is also campaign ephemera and bumper stickers for Vince Callahan, John Warner and Carol Griffee. Evans also saved a collection of Christopher News Notes that he received in the mail and Sunshine Magazine. ","Series 2: Evans Farm Inn and Evans Coffee Shop Files, 1918-1980. Boxes 2-5, and Oversize 7","This series consists of papers relating to Evans’ restaurants particularly in regards to decorations and building features. Included are correspondence, receipts, catalogs, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, sketches, architectural drawings, notes, menus, postcards, and a match book. The majority of these files contain clippings or catalogs of decorative items Evans sought to add to his restaurants. Of particular note are proposed sketches for the Evans Coffee Shop exterior sign. Also included is correspondence from architect Walter Macomber (known for his restoration work on Mount Vernon, Colonial Williamsburg, and Fairfax Courthouse) who Evans commissioned to design Evans Farm Inn. When Evans took notes, he often wrote on the back of menus from the Evans Coffee Shop, Evans Farm Inn, and the Watergate Inn which are found in these files.  ","Series 3: Ralph Evans Papers, 1979-1995, Boxes 6 and Oversize 7","These materials accompanied Bayard’s files although they post-date his death. Items include Ralph Evans’ copy of the 1979-1980 National Restaurant Association Directory as well as light low-calorie recipes from the NRA. Also contained are memorabilia and ephemera from Evans Farm Inn including a menu template, two lithographs of the restaurant, as well as pamphlets and magazine articles."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eNone\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["None"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eConsult repository for information\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["Consult repository for information"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\" encodinganalog=\"520$a\"\u003e\nThe Bayard D. Evans Collection consists of 4.75 linear feet and spans the years 1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980) and consists of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, bumper stickers, sketches, architectural drawings, menus, newspaper clippings, newsletters, magazine articles, postcards, a match book, a program, a speech, and an award plaque.\n\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["\nThe Bayard D. Evans Collection consists of 4.75 linear feet and spans the years 1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980) and consists of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, bumper stickers, sketches, architectural drawings, menus, newspaper clippings, newsletters, magazine articles, postcards, a match book, a program, a speech, and an award plaque.\n"],"names_coll_ssim":["Fairfax County Park Authority","Evans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)"],"names_ssim":["Fairfax County Park Authority","Evans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)"],"corpname_ssim":["Fairfax County Park Authority"],"persname_ssim":["Evans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":65,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T07:38:24.907Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"vif_vif00032","ead_ssi":"vif_vif00032","_root_":"vif_vif00032","_nest_parent_":"vif_vif00032","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/fcpl/vif00032.xml","title_ssm":["The Bayard D. Evans Collection, \n1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980)"],"title_tesim":["The Bayard D. Evans Collection, \n1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980)"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["MSS 06-40"],"text":["MSS 06-40","The Bayard D. Evans Collection, \n1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980)","McLean, Va.","Colvin Run Mill","Evans Coffee Shop (Arlington, Va.)","Evans Farm Inn (McLean, Va.)","Historic buildings - Virginia - Fairfax County - Conservation and restoration","Restaurants - Virginia - Fairfax County","Sully Plantation","Wolf Trap Farm Park","None","Bayard Daniel Evans was born on February 1, 1900 in Scranton, Pa. to Daniel and Rachel Evans. After public schooling, he studied dairy husbandry at Pennsylvania State College and graduated in 1923. He funded his college studies with menial jobs as a cab driver, steward, and waiter. Evans developed an interested in the cafeteria business and later worked in a number of restaurant chains including the Automat in New York. By 1930, he managed a local Scranton cafeteria.","After marrying Ruth Nickell, the couple and their two children, Ralph and Caroline, moved to Northern Virginia. In 1939, Bayard and Ruth opened the Evans Coffee Shop in Arlington at 4770 Lee Highway with a $2,000 investment. Originally a 50 seat restaurant decorated with historical memorabilia, the coffee shop later expanded to 265 seats before closing in 1961. In 1951, the Evans’ also opened the Evans Cafeteria in the District at 2023 I Street, N.W. although it was short-lived.","In the early 1940s, Evans accumulated 43 acres of land in McLean and the family settled into an existing farmhouse on the property. In 1957, the couple commissioned local architect Walter Macomber to construct a restaurant on the family farm using materials from a number of historic buildings including old mills, barns, and churches. The new restaurant, “Evans Farm Inn”, opened for business in 1958.","Evans Farm Inn became a local McLean landmark. The farm operation on the property provided fresh vegetables, produce, and pure well water. Horses, ducks, goats, and other wildlife roamed the open farmland. In addition to the main dining room, the property contained a country store, a waterwheel and millhouse, a barn, a cookhouse built from old paving blocks from Georgetown, and the Sitting Duck Pub which had the atmosphere of a traditional British pub. The Evans’ enhanced the Colonial atmosphere of Evans Farm Inn with antiques and historical memorabilia, as well as plantation style food served by waiters dressed in Colonial apparel. A host of celebrities, politicians, and royalty visited the restaurant over the years. After Bayard’s death, Maria and Ralph Evans continued running the restaurant until 1999, when Evans sold the family farm to townhouse developers.","In addition to restaurateur, Bayard Evans was very active in civic affairs. He was a Charter member of the McLean Business and Professional Association, Charter member of the Fairfax Hunt, Founder of the McLean Kiwanis Club, Founder of the McLean Horse Show, Past President of Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, Treasurer of the McLean Citizens Association, and a member of the Virginia State Restaurant Association. In 1965, the National Restaurant Association chose Evans as “Restaurateur of the Year”.","As evidenced by his collection of antiques and historical memorabilia, Evans had a tremendous passion for local history. Concerned about historic preservation, he founded the Fairfax Landmark Preservation Committee, today known as the Fairfax County History Commission. He was a member of the Arlington and Fairfax County Historical Societies, as well as a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He was also largely responsible for saving and restoring Colvin Run Mill, Dranesville Tavern and other historical landmarks in the area.","On the afternoon of September 7, 1980, Evans and his wife were traveling northbound on Utterback Store Road when his car collided with another at the Georgetown Pike intersection. Their car overturned pinning down Ruth who later recovered, but fatally injured Bayard. ","Chris Barbuschak, December 2016 EAD generated by Ross Landis, 2024","","Series 1: Personal and History Files, 1911-1981, Boxes 1-2 and Oversize 7","This series contains historical and personal items that Evans saved throughout out his life.  Items consist of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, a speech, bumper stickers, sketches, newspaper clippings, newsletters, articles, a program, and an award plaque. Correspondence from individuals including Ludwell Lee Montague, Eleanor Lee Templeman, Henry C. Mackall, R.E. Wagstaff, Thomas C. Barringer, and the Fairfax County Park Authority cover historical subjects mostly concerning the restoration of Sully Plantation and Colvin Run Mill. Also included are papers relating to Evans’ work with erecting Wolf Trap Farm Park’s Composer Cottage, which burned down in 1979 and was never rebuilt. There is also campaign ephemera and bumper stickers for Vince Callahan, John Warner and Carol Griffee. Evans also saved a collection of Christopher News Notes that he received in the mail and Sunshine Magazine. ","Series 2: Evans Farm Inn and Evans Coffee Shop Files, 1918-1980. Boxes 2-5, and Oversize 7","This series consists of papers relating to Evans’ restaurants particularly in regards to decorations and building features. Included are correspondence, receipts, catalogs, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, sketches, architectural drawings, notes, menus, postcards, and a match book. The majority of these files contain clippings or catalogs of decorative items Evans sought to add to his restaurants. Of particular note are proposed sketches for the Evans Coffee Shop exterior sign. Also included is correspondence from architect Walter Macomber (known for his restoration work on Mount Vernon, Colonial Williamsburg, and Fairfax Courthouse) who Evans commissioned to design Evans Farm Inn. When Evans took notes, he often wrote on the back of menus from the Evans Coffee Shop, Evans Farm Inn, and the Watergate Inn which are found in these files.  ","Series 3: Ralph Evans Papers, 1979-1995, Boxes 6 and Oversize 7","These materials accompanied Bayard’s files although they post-date his death. Items include Ralph Evans’ copy of the 1979-1980 National Restaurant Association Directory as well as light low-calorie recipes from the NRA. Also contained are memorabilia and ephemera from Evans Farm Inn including a menu template, two lithographs of the restaurant, as well as pamphlets and magazine articles.","None","Consult repository for information","\nThe Bayard D. Evans Collection consists of 4.75 linear feet and spans the years 1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980) and consists of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, bumper stickers, sketches, architectural drawings, menus, newspaper clippings, newsletters, magazine articles, postcards, a match book, a program, a speech, and an award plaque.\n","Fairfax County Park Authority","Evans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)","English"],"unitid_tesim":["MSS 06-40"],"normalized_title_ssm":["The Bayard D. Evans Collection, \n1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980)"],"collection_title_tesim":["The Bayard D. Evans Collection, \n1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980)"],"collection_ssim":["The Bayard D. Evans Collection, \n1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980)"],"repository_ssm":["Fairfax County Public Library"],"repository_ssim":["Fairfax County Public Library"],"geogname_ssm":["McLean, Va."],"geogname_ssim":["McLean, Va."],"creator_ssm":["\nEvans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)\n"],"creator_ssim":["\nEvans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)\n"],"places_ssim":["McLean, Va."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Donated by Ralph Evans in August 1999."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Colvin Run Mill","Evans Coffee Shop (Arlington, Va.)","Evans Farm Inn (McLean, Va.)","Historic buildings - Virginia - Fairfax County - Conservation and restoration","Restaurants - Virginia - Fairfax County","Sully Plantation","Wolf Trap Farm Park"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Colvin Run Mill","Evans Coffee Shop (Arlington, Va.)","Evans Farm Inn (McLean, Va.)","Historic buildings - Virginia - Fairfax County - Conservation and restoration","Restaurants - Virginia - Fairfax County","Sully Plantation","Wolf Trap Farm Park"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["4.75 linear feet"],"extent_tesim":["4.75 linear feet"],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eNone\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Access Restrictions"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["None"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBayard Daniel Evans was born on February 1, 1900 in Scranton, Pa. to Daniel and Rachel Evans. After public schooling, he studied dairy husbandry at Pennsylvania State College and graduated in 1923. He funded his college studies with menial jobs as a cab driver, steward, and waiter. Evans developed an interested in the cafeteria business and later worked in a number of restaurant chains including the Automat in New York. By 1930, he managed a local Scranton cafeteria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter marrying Ruth Nickell, the couple and their two children, Ralph and Caroline, moved to Northern Virginia. In 1939, Bayard and Ruth opened the Evans Coffee Shop in Arlington at 4770 Lee Highway with a $2,000 investment. Originally a 50 seat restaurant decorated with historical memorabilia, the coffee shop later expanded to 265 seats before closing in 1961. In 1951, the Evans’ also opened the Evans Cafeteria in the District at 2023 I Street, N.W. although it was short-lived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1940s, Evans accumulated 43 acres of land in McLean and the family settled into an existing farmhouse on the property. In 1957, the couple commissioned local architect Walter Macomber to construct a restaurant on the family farm using materials from a number of historic buildings including old mills, barns, and churches. The new restaurant, “Evans Farm Inn”, opened for business in 1958.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvans Farm Inn became a local McLean landmark. The farm operation on the property provided fresh vegetables, produce, and pure well water. Horses, ducks, goats, and other wildlife roamed the open farmland. In addition to the main dining room, the property contained a country store, a waterwheel and millhouse, a barn, a cookhouse built from old paving blocks from Georgetown, and the Sitting Duck Pub which had the atmosphere of a traditional British pub. The Evans’ enhanced the Colonial atmosphere of Evans Farm Inn with antiques and historical memorabilia, as well as plantation style food served by waiters dressed in Colonial apparel. A host of celebrities, politicians, and royalty visited the restaurant over the years. After Bayard’s death, Maria and Ralph Evans continued running the restaurant until 1999, when Evans sold the family farm to townhouse developers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn addition to restaurateur, Bayard Evans was very active in civic affairs. He was a Charter member of the McLean Business and Professional Association, Charter member of the Fairfax Hunt, Founder of the McLean Kiwanis Club, Founder of the McLean Horse Show, Past President of Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, Treasurer of the McLean Citizens Association, and a member of the Virginia State Restaurant Association. In 1965, the National Restaurant Association chose Evans as “Restaurateur of the Year”.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs evidenced by his collection of antiques and historical memorabilia, Evans had a tremendous passion for local history. Concerned about historic preservation, he founded the Fairfax Landmark Preservation Committee, today known as the Fairfax County History Commission. He was a member of the Arlington and Fairfax County Historical Societies, as well as a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He was also largely responsible for saving and restoring Colvin Run Mill, Dranesville Tavern and other historical landmarks in the area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the afternoon of September 7, 1980, Evans and his wife were traveling northbound on Utterback Store Road when his car collided with another at the Georgetown Pike intersection. Their car overturned pinning down Ruth who later recovered, but fatally injured Bayard. \u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Historical and Biographical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["Bayard Daniel Evans was born on February 1, 1900 in Scranton, Pa. to Daniel and Rachel Evans. After public schooling, he studied dairy husbandry at Pennsylvania State College and graduated in 1923. He funded his college studies with menial jobs as a cab driver, steward, and waiter. Evans developed an interested in the cafeteria business and later worked in a number of restaurant chains including the Automat in New York. By 1930, he managed a local Scranton cafeteria.","After marrying Ruth Nickell, the couple and their two children, Ralph and Caroline, moved to Northern Virginia. In 1939, Bayard and Ruth opened the Evans Coffee Shop in Arlington at 4770 Lee Highway with a $2,000 investment. Originally a 50 seat restaurant decorated with historical memorabilia, the coffee shop later expanded to 265 seats before closing in 1961. In 1951, the Evans’ also opened the Evans Cafeteria in the District at 2023 I Street, N.W. although it was short-lived.","In the early 1940s, Evans accumulated 43 acres of land in McLean and the family settled into an existing farmhouse on the property. In 1957, the couple commissioned local architect Walter Macomber to construct a restaurant on the family farm using materials from a number of historic buildings including old mills, barns, and churches. The new restaurant, “Evans Farm Inn”, opened for business in 1958.","Evans Farm Inn became a local McLean landmark. The farm operation on the property provided fresh vegetables, produce, and pure well water. Horses, ducks, goats, and other wildlife roamed the open farmland. In addition to the main dining room, the property contained a country store, a waterwheel and millhouse, a barn, a cookhouse built from old paving blocks from Georgetown, and the Sitting Duck Pub which had the atmosphere of a traditional British pub. The Evans’ enhanced the Colonial atmosphere of Evans Farm Inn with antiques and historical memorabilia, as well as plantation style food served by waiters dressed in Colonial apparel. A host of celebrities, politicians, and royalty visited the restaurant over the years. After Bayard’s death, Maria and Ralph Evans continued running the restaurant until 1999, when Evans sold the family farm to townhouse developers.","In addition to restaurateur, Bayard Evans was very active in civic affairs. He was a Charter member of the McLean Business and Professional Association, Charter member of the Fairfax Hunt, Founder of the McLean Kiwanis Club, Founder of the McLean Horse Show, Past President of Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, Treasurer of the McLean Citizens Association, and a member of the Virginia State Restaurant Association. In 1965, the National Restaurant Association chose Evans as “Restaurateur of the Year”.","As evidenced by his collection of antiques and historical memorabilia, Evans had a tremendous passion for local history. Concerned about historic preservation, he founded the Fairfax Landmark Preservation Committee, today known as the Fairfax County History Commission. He was a member of the Arlington and Fairfax County Historical Societies, as well as a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He was also largely responsible for saving and restoring Colvin Run Mill, Dranesville Tavern and other historical landmarks in the area.","On the afternoon of September 7, 1980, Evans and his wife were traveling northbound on Utterback Store Road when his car collided with another at the Georgetown Pike intersection. Their car overturned pinning down Ruth who later recovered, but fatally injured Bayard. "],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBayard D. Evans Collection, MSS 06-40, Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Bayard D. Evans Collection, MSS 06-40, Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library"],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eChris Barbuschak, December 2016\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eEAD generated by Ross Landis, 2024\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["Chris Barbuschak, December 2016 EAD generated by Ross Landis, 2024"],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cextptr title=\"Dranesville Tavern Collection MSS 08-30\" type=\"simple\" href=\"https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/c.php?g=713238\u0026amp;p=5194930#s-lg-box-wrapper-19412645\"\u003e\u003c/extptr\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":[""],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"boldunderline\"\u003eSeries 1: Personal and History Files, 1911-1981, Boxes 1-2 and Oversize 7\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series contains historical and personal items that Evans saved throughout out his life.  Items consist of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, a speech, bumper stickers, sketches, newspaper clippings, newsletters, articles, a program, and an award plaque. Correspondence from individuals including Ludwell Lee Montague, Eleanor Lee Templeman, Henry C. Mackall, R.E. Wagstaff, Thomas C. Barringer, and the Fairfax County Park Authority cover historical subjects mostly concerning the restoration of Sully Plantation and Colvin Run Mill. Also included are papers relating to Evans’ work with erecting Wolf Trap Farm Park’s Composer Cottage, which burned down in 1979 and was never rebuilt. There is also campaign ephemera and bumper stickers for Vince Callahan, John Warner and Carol Griffee. Evans also saved a collection of Christopher News Notes that he received in the mail and Sunshine Magazine. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"boldunderline\"\u003eSeries 2: Evans Farm Inn and Evans Coffee Shop Files, 1918-1980. Boxes 2-5, and Oversize 7\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of papers relating to Evans’ restaurants particularly in regards to decorations and building features. Included are correspondence, receipts, catalogs, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, sketches, architectural drawings, notes, menus, postcards, and a match book. The majority of these files contain clippings or catalogs of decorative items Evans sought to add to his restaurants. Of particular note are proposed sketches for the Evans Coffee Shop exterior sign. Also included is correspondence from architect Walter Macomber (known for his restoration work on Mount Vernon, Colonial Williamsburg, and Fairfax Courthouse) who Evans commissioned to design Evans Farm Inn. When Evans took notes, he often wrote on the back of menus from the Evans Coffee Shop, Evans Farm Inn, and the Watergate Inn which are found in these files.  \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"boldunderline\"\u003eSeries 3: Ralph Evans Papers, 1979-1995, Boxes 6 and Oversize 7\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese materials accompanied Bayard’s files although they post-date his death. Items include Ralph Evans’ copy of the 1979-1980 National Restaurant Association Directory as well as light low-calorie recipes from the NRA. Also contained are memorabilia and ephemera from Evans Farm Inn including a menu template, two lithographs of the restaurant, as well as pamphlets and magazine articles.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Series 1: Personal and History Files, 1911-1981, Boxes 1-2 and Oversize 7","This series contains historical and personal items that Evans saved throughout out his life.  Items consist of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, a speech, bumper stickers, sketches, newspaper clippings, newsletters, articles, a program, and an award plaque. Correspondence from individuals including Ludwell Lee Montague, Eleanor Lee Templeman, Henry C. Mackall, R.E. Wagstaff, Thomas C. Barringer, and the Fairfax County Park Authority cover historical subjects mostly concerning the restoration of Sully Plantation and Colvin Run Mill. Also included are papers relating to Evans’ work with erecting Wolf Trap Farm Park’s Composer Cottage, which burned down in 1979 and was never rebuilt. There is also campaign ephemera and bumper stickers for Vince Callahan, John Warner and Carol Griffee. Evans also saved a collection of Christopher News Notes that he received in the mail and Sunshine Magazine. ","Series 2: Evans Farm Inn and Evans Coffee Shop Files, 1918-1980. Boxes 2-5, and Oversize 7","This series consists of papers relating to Evans’ restaurants particularly in regards to decorations and building features. Included are correspondence, receipts, catalogs, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, sketches, architectural drawings, notes, menus, postcards, and a match book. The majority of these files contain clippings or catalogs of decorative items Evans sought to add to his restaurants. Of particular note are proposed sketches for the Evans Coffee Shop exterior sign. Also included is correspondence from architect Walter Macomber (known for his restoration work on Mount Vernon, Colonial Williamsburg, and Fairfax Courthouse) who Evans commissioned to design Evans Farm Inn. When Evans took notes, he often wrote on the back of menus from the Evans Coffee Shop, Evans Farm Inn, and the Watergate Inn which are found in these files.  ","Series 3: Ralph Evans Papers, 1979-1995, Boxes 6 and Oversize 7","These materials accompanied Bayard’s files although they post-date his death. Items include Ralph Evans’ copy of the 1979-1980 National Restaurant Association Directory as well as light low-calorie recipes from the NRA. Also contained are memorabilia and ephemera from Evans Farm Inn including a menu template, two lithographs of the restaurant, as well as pamphlets and magazine articles."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eNone\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["None"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eConsult repository for information\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["Consult repository for information"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\" encodinganalog=\"520$a\"\u003e\nThe Bayard D. Evans Collection consists of 4.75 linear feet and spans the years 1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980) and consists of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, bumper stickers, sketches, architectural drawings, menus, newspaper clippings, newsletters, magazine articles, postcards, a match book, a program, a speech, and an award plaque.\n\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["\nThe Bayard D. Evans Collection consists of 4.75 linear feet and spans the years 1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980) and consists of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, bumper stickers, sketches, architectural drawings, menus, newspaper clippings, newsletters, magazine articles, postcards, a match book, a program, a speech, and an award plaque.\n"],"names_coll_ssim":["Fairfax County Park Authority","Evans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)"],"names_ssim":["Fairfax County Park Authority","Evans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)"],"corpname_ssim":["Fairfax County Park Authority"],"persname_ssim":["Evans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":65,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T07:38:24.907Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vif_vif00032"}},{"id":"vif_vif00134","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, \n1967-2003 (bulk 1968-1972)","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vif_vif00134#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\nCurrie, Clifford Randolph (1918-2004)\n","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vif_vif00134#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":" The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill consists of 0.75 linear feet and spans the years 1967-2003, the bulk of which dates from 1967-1972. The collection contains Currie’s handwritten logbooks, oversized engineering design drawings, and 422 slides taken during the restoration of Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972. ","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vif_vif00134#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"vif_vif00134","ead_ssi":"vif_vif00134","_root_":"vif_vif00134","_nest_parent_":"vif_vif00134","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/fcpl/vif00134.xml","title_ssm":["The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, \n1967-2003 (bulk 1968-1972)"],"title_tesim":["The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, \n1967-2003 (bulk 1968-1972)"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["MSS 06-45"],"text":["MSS 06-45","The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, \n1967-2003 (bulk 1968-1972)","Colvin Run Mill","Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Fairfax County","Mills and mill-work -- Virginia -- Fairfax County","None","Clifford Randolph Currie, an expert Canadian millwright engineer, was born in Round Hill, Alberta, Canada on December 23, 1918. In addition to rebuilding Colvin Run Mill, Currie reconstructed the Roblin’s Mill in Toronto’s Black Creek Pioneer Village in 1960.","Colvin Run Mill, a c.1811 merchant’s mill built in Great Falls, Virginia, was owned by the Sheppard, Carper, Powell, and Millard families throughout a 120-year period. In 1965, the Fairfax County Park Authority acquired the Colvin Run Mill property through condemnation proceedings from Bernard B. Bailey who had purchased the mill in 1934. The Park Authority hired John B. Campbell, a well-known mill restorationist, to make plans to restore the mill and assess its condition. It soon became evident that restoration would not be a simple project due to the mill’s dilapidated state and structural deficiencies. Campbell recommended that the Park Authority hire Clifford Currie to direct the mill’s restoration.","As superintendent, Currie directed the daily work, prepared the engineering drawings, and carried out the restoration plan for Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972. Currie documented the painstaking restoration efforts through logbooks, drawings, and slides which are included in this collection. Construction moved at a slow pace due to Currie’s insistence on crafting and using authentic tools and materials necessary for recreating a 19th century mill. After four years of construction, the Park Authority re-hired John Campbell as millwright-engineer to complete Currie’s work in May 1972.","The restored Colvin Run Mill officially opened to the public on July 8, 1972. Currie successfully rebuilt the building as an authentic working 19th century mill with functioning water wheel and interior gearworks. That same year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors designated the mill and surrounding property as the Colvin Run Mill Historic Overlay District in order to protect the mill’s environment and the visual character of Colvin Run Road.","In September 1975, the Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects presented the Fairfax County Park Authority with an award for excellence in craftsmanship for their restoration of the mill. The U.S. Department of Interior listed Colvin Run Mill on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. In May 2001, ASME International designated the mill as a Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark.","Clifford Currie died on May 3, 2004 in Fort Pierce, Florida.","Chris Barbuschak, December 2019 EAD generated by Ross Landis, 2024","None","The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill consists of 0.75 linear feet and spans the years 1967-2003, the bulk of which dates from 1967-1972. The collection contains Currie’s handwritten logbooks, oversized engineering design drawings, and 422 slides taken during the restoration of Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972. Included in the collection are typed transcriptions of the logbooks prepared by Marjorie Lundgard in 2002 and of the slide collection indexed by Bob Lundegard and Nick Yannarell in 2003.","None","Consult repository for information","\nThe Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill consists of 0.75 linear feet and spans the years 1967-2003, the bulk of which dates from 1967-1972. The collection contains Currie’s handwritten logbooks, oversized engineering design drawings, and 422 slides taken during the restoration of Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972.\n","Fairfax County Park Authority","Currie, Clifford R. (1918-2004)","English"],"unitid_tesim":["MSS 06-45"],"normalized_title_ssm":["The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, \n1967-2003 (bulk 1968-1972)"],"collection_title_tesim":["The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, \n1967-2003 (bulk 1968-1972)"],"collection_ssim":["The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, \n1967-2003 (bulk 1968-1972)"],"repository_ssm":["Fairfax County Public Library"],"repository_ssim":["Fairfax County Public Library"],"creator_ssm":["\nCurrie, Clifford Randolph (1918-2004)\n"],"creator_ssim":["\nCurrie, Clifford Randolph (1918-2004)\n"],"acqinfo_ssim":["Acquired by the Friends of Colvin Run Mill in 1999 and gifted to Fairfax County Public Library’s Virginia Room in 2003."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Colvin Run Mill","Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Fairfax County","Mills and mill-work -- Virginia -- Fairfax County"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Colvin Run Mill","Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Fairfax County","Mills and mill-work -- Virginia -- Fairfax County"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.75 linear feet"],"extent_tesim":["0.75 linear feet"],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eNone\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Access Restrictions"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["None"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eClifford Randolph Currie, an expert Canadian millwright engineer, was born in Round Hill, Alberta, Canada on December 23, 1918. In addition to rebuilding Colvin Run Mill, Currie reconstructed the Roblin’s Mill in Toronto’s Black Creek Pioneer Village in 1960.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColvin Run Mill, a c.1811 merchant’s mill built in Great Falls, Virginia, was owned by the Sheppard, Carper, Powell, and Millard families throughout a 120-year period. In 1965, the Fairfax County Park Authority acquired the Colvin Run Mill property through condemnation proceedings from Bernard B. Bailey who had purchased the mill in 1934. The Park Authority hired John B. Campbell, a well-known mill restorationist, to make plans to restore the mill and assess its condition. It soon became evident that restoration would not be a simple project due to the mill’s dilapidated state and structural deficiencies. Campbell recommended that the Park Authority hire Clifford Currie to direct the mill’s restoration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs superintendent, Currie directed the daily work, prepared the engineering drawings, and carried out the restoration plan for Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972. Currie documented the painstaking restoration efforts through logbooks, drawings, and slides which are included in this collection. Construction moved at a slow pace due to Currie’s insistence on crafting and using authentic tools and materials necessary for recreating a 19th century mill. After four years of construction, the Park Authority re-hired John Campbell as millwright-engineer to complete Currie’s work in May 1972.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe restored Colvin Run Mill officially opened to the public on July 8, 1972. Currie successfully rebuilt the building as an authentic working 19th century mill with functioning water wheel and interior gearworks. That same year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors designated the mill and surrounding property as the Colvin Run Mill Historic Overlay District in order to protect the mill’s environment and the visual character of Colvin Run Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn September 1975, the Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects presented the Fairfax County Park Authority with an award for excellence in craftsmanship for their restoration of the mill. The U.S. Department of Interior listed Colvin Run Mill on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. In May 2001, ASME International designated the mill as a Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClifford Currie died on May 3, 2004 in Fort Pierce, Florida.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Historical and Biographical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["Clifford Randolph Currie, an expert Canadian millwright engineer, was born in Round Hill, Alberta, Canada on December 23, 1918. In addition to rebuilding Colvin Run Mill, Currie reconstructed the Roblin’s Mill in Toronto’s Black Creek Pioneer Village in 1960.","Colvin Run Mill, a c.1811 merchant’s mill built in Great Falls, Virginia, was owned by the Sheppard, Carper, Powell, and Millard families throughout a 120-year period. In 1965, the Fairfax County Park Authority acquired the Colvin Run Mill property through condemnation proceedings from Bernard B. Bailey who had purchased the mill in 1934. The Park Authority hired John B. Campbell, a well-known mill restorationist, to make plans to restore the mill and assess its condition. It soon became evident that restoration would not be a simple project due to the mill’s dilapidated state and structural deficiencies. Campbell recommended that the Park Authority hire Clifford Currie to direct the mill’s restoration.","As superintendent, Currie directed the daily work, prepared the engineering drawings, and carried out the restoration plan for Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972. Currie documented the painstaking restoration efforts through logbooks, drawings, and slides which are included in this collection. Construction moved at a slow pace due to Currie’s insistence on crafting and using authentic tools and materials necessary for recreating a 19th century mill. After four years of construction, the Park Authority re-hired John Campbell as millwright-engineer to complete Currie’s work in May 1972.","The restored Colvin Run Mill officially opened to the public on July 8, 1972. Currie successfully rebuilt the building as an authentic working 19th century mill with functioning water wheel and interior gearworks. That same year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors designated the mill and surrounding property as the Colvin Run Mill Historic Overlay District in order to protect the mill’s environment and the visual character of Colvin Run Road.","In September 1975, the Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects presented the Fairfax County Park Authority with an award for excellence in craftsmanship for their restoration of the mill. The U.S. Department of Interior listed Colvin Run Mill on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. In May 2001, ASME International designated the mill as a Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark.","Clifford Currie died on May 3, 2004 in Fort Pierce, Florida."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eClifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, MSS 06-45, Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, MSS 06-45, Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library"],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eChris Barbuschak, December 2019\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eEAD generated by Ross Landis, 2024\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["Chris Barbuschak, December 2019 EAD generated by Ross Landis, 2024"],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eNone\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["None"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill consists of 0.75 linear feet and spans the years 1967-2003, the bulk of which dates from 1967-1972. The collection contains Currie’s handwritten logbooks, oversized engineering design drawings, and 422 slides taken during the restoration of Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972. Included in the collection are typed transcriptions of the logbooks prepared by Marjorie Lundgard in 2002 and of the slide collection indexed by Bob Lundegard and Nick Yannarell in 2003.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill consists of 0.75 linear feet and spans the years 1967-2003, the bulk of which dates from 1967-1972. The collection contains Currie’s handwritten logbooks, oversized engineering design drawings, and 422 slides taken during the restoration of Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972. Included in the collection are typed transcriptions of the logbooks prepared by Marjorie Lundgard in 2002 and of the slide collection indexed by Bob Lundegard and Nick Yannarell in 2003."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eNone\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["None"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eConsult repository for information\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["Consult repository for information"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\" encodinganalog=\"520$a\"\u003e\nThe Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill consists of 0.75 linear feet and spans the years 1967-2003, the bulk of which dates from 1967-1972. The collection contains Currie’s handwritten logbooks, oversized engineering design drawings, and 422 slides taken during the restoration of Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972.\n\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["\nThe Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill consists of 0.75 linear feet and spans the years 1967-2003, the bulk of which dates from 1967-1972. The collection contains Currie’s handwritten logbooks, oversized engineering design drawings, and 422 slides taken during the restoration of Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972.\n"],"names_coll_ssim":["Fairfax County Park Authority","Currie, Clifford R. (1918-2004)"],"names_ssim":["Fairfax County Park Authority","Currie, Clifford R. (1918-2004)"],"corpname_ssim":["Fairfax County Park Authority"],"persname_ssim":["Currie, Clifford R. (1918-2004)"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":442,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T07:18:13.369Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"vif_vif00134","ead_ssi":"vif_vif00134","_root_":"vif_vif00134","_nest_parent_":"vif_vif00134","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/fcpl/vif00134.xml","title_ssm":["The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, \n1967-2003 (bulk 1968-1972)"],"title_tesim":["The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, \n1967-2003 (bulk 1968-1972)"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["MSS 06-45"],"text":["MSS 06-45","The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, \n1967-2003 (bulk 1968-1972)","Colvin Run Mill","Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Fairfax County","Mills and mill-work -- Virginia -- Fairfax County","None","Clifford Randolph Currie, an expert Canadian millwright engineer, was born in Round Hill, Alberta, Canada on December 23, 1918. In addition to rebuilding Colvin Run Mill, Currie reconstructed the Roblin’s Mill in Toronto’s Black Creek Pioneer Village in 1960.","Colvin Run Mill, a c.1811 merchant’s mill built in Great Falls, Virginia, was owned by the Sheppard, Carper, Powell, and Millard families throughout a 120-year period. In 1965, the Fairfax County Park Authority acquired the Colvin Run Mill property through condemnation proceedings from Bernard B. Bailey who had purchased the mill in 1934. The Park Authority hired John B. Campbell, a well-known mill restorationist, to make plans to restore the mill and assess its condition. It soon became evident that restoration would not be a simple project due to the mill’s dilapidated state and structural deficiencies. Campbell recommended that the Park Authority hire Clifford Currie to direct the mill’s restoration.","As superintendent, Currie directed the daily work, prepared the engineering drawings, and carried out the restoration plan for Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972. Currie documented the painstaking restoration efforts through logbooks, drawings, and slides which are included in this collection. Construction moved at a slow pace due to Currie’s insistence on crafting and using authentic tools and materials necessary for recreating a 19th century mill. After four years of construction, the Park Authority re-hired John Campbell as millwright-engineer to complete Currie’s work in May 1972.","The restored Colvin Run Mill officially opened to the public on July 8, 1972. Currie successfully rebuilt the building as an authentic working 19th century mill with functioning water wheel and interior gearworks. That same year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors designated the mill and surrounding property as the Colvin Run Mill Historic Overlay District in order to protect the mill’s environment and the visual character of Colvin Run Road.","In September 1975, the Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects presented the Fairfax County Park Authority with an award for excellence in craftsmanship for their restoration of the mill. The U.S. Department of Interior listed Colvin Run Mill on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. In May 2001, ASME International designated the mill as a Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark.","Clifford Currie died on May 3, 2004 in Fort Pierce, Florida.","Chris Barbuschak, December 2019 EAD generated by Ross Landis, 2024","None","The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill consists of 0.75 linear feet and spans the years 1967-2003, the bulk of which dates from 1967-1972. The collection contains Currie’s handwritten logbooks, oversized engineering design drawings, and 422 slides taken during the restoration of Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972. Included in the collection are typed transcriptions of the logbooks prepared by Marjorie Lundgard in 2002 and of the slide collection indexed by Bob Lundegard and Nick Yannarell in 2003.","None","Consult repository for information","\nThe Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill consists of 0.75 linear feet and spans the years 1967-2003, the bulk of which dates from 1967-1972. The collection contains Currie’s handwritten logbooks, oversized engineering design drawings, and 422 slides taken during the restoration of Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972.\n","Fairfax County Park Authority","Currie, Clifford R. (1918-2004)","English"],"unitid_tesim":["MSS 06-45"],"normalized_title_ssm":["The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, \n1967-2003 (bulk 1968-1972)"],"collection_title_tesim":["The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, \n1967-2003 (bulk 1968-1972)"],"collection_ssim":["The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, \n1967-2003 (bulk 1968-1972)"],"repository_ssm":["Fairfax County Public Library"],"repository_ssim":["Fairfax County Public Library"],"creator_ssm":["\nCurrie, Clifford Randolph (1918-2004)\n"],"creator_ssim":["\nCurrie, Clifford Randolph (1918-2004)\n"],"acqinfo_ssim":["Acquired by the Friends of Colvin Run Mill in 1999 and gifted to Fairfax County Public Library’s Virginia Room in 2003."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Colvin Run Mill","Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Fairfax County","Mills and mill-work -- Virginia -- Fairfax County"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Colvin Run Mill","Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Fairfax County","Mills and mill-work -- Virginia -- Fairfax County"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.75 linear feet"],"extent_tesim":["0.75 linear feet"],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eNone\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Access Restrictions"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["None"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eClifford Randolph Currie, an expert Canadian millwright engineer, was born in Round Hill, Alberta, Canada on December 23, 1918. In addition to rebuilding Colvin Run Mill, Currie reconstructed the Roblin’s Mill in Toronto’s Black Creek Pioneer Village in 1960.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColvin Run Mill, a c.1811 merchant’s mill built in Great Falls, Virginia, was owned by the Sheppard, Carper, Powell, and Millard families throughout a 120-year period. In 1965, the Fairfax County Park Authority acquired the Colvin Run Mill property through condemnation proceedings from Bernard B. Bailey who had purchased the mill in 1934. The Park Authority hired John B. Campbell, a well-known mill restorationist, to make plans to restore the mill and assess its condition. It soon became evident that restoration would not be a simple project due to the mill’s dilapidated state and structural deficiencies. Campbell recommended that the Park Authority hire Clifford Currie to direct the mill’s restoration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs superintendent, Currie directed the daily work, prepared the engineering drawings, and carried out the restoration plan for Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972. Currie documented the painstaking restoration efforts through logbooks, drawings, and slides which are included in this collection. Construction moved at a slow pace due to Currie’s insistence on crafting and using authentic tools and materials necessary for recreating a 19th century mill. After four years of construction, the Park Authority re-hired John Campbell as millwright-engineer to complete Currie’s work in May 1972.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe restored Colvin Run Mill officially opened to the public on July 8, 1972. Currie successfully rebuilt the building as an authentic working 19th century mill with functioning water wheel and interior gearworks. That same year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors designated the mill and surrounding property as the Colvin Run Mill Historic Overlay District in order to protect the mill’s environment and the visual character of Colvin Run Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn September 1975, the Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects presented the Fairfax County Park Authority with an award for excellence in craftsmanship for their restoration of the mill. The U.S. Department of Interior listed Colvin Run Mill on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. In May 2001, ASME International designated the mill as a Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClifford Currie died on May 3, 2004 in Fort Pierce, Florida.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Historical and Biographical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["Clifford Randolph Currie, an expert Canadian millwright engineer, was born in Round Hill, Alberta, Canada on December 23, 1918. In addition to rebuilding Colvin Run Mill, Currie reconstructed the Roblin’s Mill in Toronto’s Black Creek Pioneer Village in 1960.","Colvin Run Mill, a c.1811 merchant’s mill built in Great Falls, Virginia, was owned by the Sheppard, Carper, Powell, and Millard families throughout a 120-year period. In 1965, the Fairfax County Park Authority acquired the Colvin Run Mill property through condemnation proceedings from Bernard B. Bailey who had purchased the mill in 1934. The Park Authority hired John B. Campbell, a well-known mill restorationist, to make plans to restore the mill and assess its condition. It soon became evident that restoration would not be a simple project due to the mill’s dilapidated state and structural deficiencies. Campbell recommended that the Park Authority hire Clifford Currie to direct the mill’s restoration.","As superintendent, Currie directed the daily work, prepared the engineering drawings, and carried out the restoration plan for Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972. Currie documented the painstaking restoration efforts through logbooks, drawings, and slides which are included in this collection. Construction moved at a slow pace due to Currie’s insistence on crafting and using authentic tools and materials necessary for recreating a 19th century mill. After four years of construction, the Park Authority re-hired John Campbell as millwright-engineer to complete Currie’s work in May 1972.","The restored Colvin Run Mill officially opened to the public on July 8, 1972. Currie successfully rebuilt the building as an authentic working 19th century mill with functioning water wheel and interior gearworks. That same year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors designated the mill and surrounding property as the Colvin Run Mill Historic Overlay District in order to protect the mill’s environment and the visual character of Colvin Run Road.","In September 1975, the Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects presented the Fairfax County Park Authority with an award for excellence in craftsmanship for their restoration of the mill. The U.S. Department of Interior listed Colvin Run Mill on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. In May 2001, ASME International designated the mill as a Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark.","Clifford Currie died on May 3, 2004 in Fort Pierce, Florida."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eClifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, MSS 06-45, Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, MSS 06-45, Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library"],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eChris Barbuschak, December 2019\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eEAD generated by Ross Landis, 2024\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["Chris Barbuschak, December 2019 EAD generated by Ross Landis, 2024"],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eNone\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["None"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill consists of 0.75 linear feet and spans the years 1967-2003, the bulk of which dates from 1967-1972. The collection contains Currie’s handwritten logbooks, oversized engineering design drawings, and 422 slides taken during the restoration of Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972. Included in the collection are typed transcriptions of the logbooks prepared by Marjorie Lundgard in 2002 and of the slide collection indexed by Bob Lundegard and Nick Yannarell in 2003.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill consists of 0.75 linear feet and spans the years 1967-2003, the bulk of which dates from 1967-1972. The collection contains Currie’s handwritten logbooks, oversized engineering design drawings, and 422 slides taken during the restoration of Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972. Included in the collection are typed transcriptions of the logbooks prepared by Marjorie Lundgard in 2002 and of the slide collection indexed by Bob Lundegard and Nick Yannarell in 2003."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eNone\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["None"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eConsult repository for information\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["Consult repository for information"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\" encodinganalog=\"520$a\"\u003e\nThe Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill consists of 0.75 linear feet and spans the years 1967-2003, the bulk of which dates from 1967-1972. The collection contains Currie’s handwritten logbooks, oversized engineering design drawings, and 422 slides taken during the restoration of Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972.\n\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["\nThe Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill consists of 0.75 linear feet and spans the years 1967-2003, the bulk of which dates from 1967-1972. The collection contains Currie’s handwritten logbooks, oversized engineering design drawings, and 422 slides taken during the restoration of Colvin Run Mill from 1968-1972.\n"],"names_coll_ssim":["Fairfax County Park Authority","Currie, Clifford R. (1918-2004)"],"names_ssim":["Fairfax County Park Authority","Currie, Clifford R. (1918-2004)"],"corpname_ssim":["Fairfax County Park Authority"],"persname_ssim":["Currie, Clifford R. (1918-2004)"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":442,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T07:18:13.369Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vif_vif00134"}}],"included":[{"type":"facet","id":"repository_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Repository","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Fairfax County Public Library","value":"Fairfax County Public Library","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=Fairfax+County+Public+Library"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/repository_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill"}},{"type":"facet","id":"collection_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Collection","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"The Bayard D. Evans Collection, \n1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980)","value":"The Bayard D. Evans Collection, \n1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980)","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=The+Bayard+D.+Evans+Collection%2C+%0A1911-1995+%28bulk+1939-1980%29"}},{"attributes":{"label":"The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, \n1967-2003 (bulk 1968-1972)","value":"The Clifford Currie Collection on Colvin Run Mill, \n1967-2003 (bulk 1968-1972)","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=The+Clifford+Currie+Collection+on+Colvin+Run+Mill%2C+%0A1967-2003+%28bulk+1968-1972%29"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/collection_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill"}},{"type":"facet","id":"creator_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Creator","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"\nCurrie, Clifford Randolph (1918-2004)\n","value":"\nCurrie, Clifford Randolph (1918-2004)\n","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=%0ACurrie%2C+Clifford+Randolph+%281918-2004%29%0A"}},{"attributes":{"label":"\nEvans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)\n","value":"\nEvans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)\n","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=%0AEvans%2C+Bayard+D.+%281900-1980%29%0A"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/creator_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill"}},{"type":"facet","id":"names_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Names","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Currie, Clifford R. (1918-2004)","value":"Currie, Clifford R. (1918-2004)","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Currie%2C+Clifford+R.+%281918-2004%29"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Evans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)","value":"Evans, Bayard D. (1900-1980)","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Evans%2C+Bayard+D.+%281900-1980%29"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Fairfax County Park Authority","value":"Fairfax County Park Authority","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Fairfax+County+Park+Authority"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/names_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill"}},{"type":"facet","id":"geogname_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Places","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"McLean, Va.","value":"McLean, Va.","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Bplaces%5D%5B%5D=McLean%2C+Va."}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/geogname_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill"}},{"type":"facet","id":"access_subjects_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Subjects","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Colvin Run Mill","value":"Colvin Run Mill","hits":2},"links":{"remove":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Evans Coffee Shop (Arlington, Va.)","value":"Evans Coffee Shop (Arlington, Va.)","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Evans+Coffee+Shop+%28Arlington%2C+Va.%29"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Evans Farm Inn (McLean, Va.)","value":"Evans Farm Inn (McLean, Va.)","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Evans+Farm+Inn+%28McLean%2C+Va.%29"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Historic buildings - Virginia - Fairfax County - Conservation and restoration","value":"Historic buildings - Virginia - Fairfax County - Conservation and restoration","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Historic+buildings+-+Virginia+-+Fairfax+County+-+Conservation+and+restoration"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Fairfax County","value":"Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Fairfax County","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Historic+buildings+--+Virginia+--+Fairfax+County"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Mills and mill-work -- Virginia -- Fairfax County","value":"Mills and mill-work -- Virginia -- Fairfax County","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Mills+and+mill-work+--+Virginia+--+Fairfax+County"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Restaurants - Virginia - Fairfax County","value":"Restaurants - Virginia - Fairfax County","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Restaurants+-+Virginia+-+Fairfax+County"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Sully Plantation","value":"Sully Plantation","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Sully+Plantation"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Wolf Trap Farm Park","value":"Wolf Trap Farm Park","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Wolf+Trap+Farm+Park"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/access_subjects_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill"}},{"type":"facet","id":"level_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Level","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Collection","value":"Collection","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026f%5Blevel%5D%5B%5D=Collection"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/level_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"all_fields","attributes":{"label":"All Fields"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026search_field=all_fields"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"keyword","attributes":{"label":"Keyword"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026search_field=keyword"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"name","attributes":{"label":"Name"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026search_field=name"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"place","attributes":{"label":"Place"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026search_field=place"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"subject","attributes":{"label":"Subject"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026search_field=subject"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"title","attributes":{"label":"Title"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026search_field=title"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"container","attributes":{"label":"Container"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026search_field=container"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"identifier","attributes":{"label":"Identifier"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026search_field=identifier"}},{"type":"sort","id":"score desc, title_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"relevance"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026sort=score+desc%2C+title_sort+asc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"date_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"date (ascending)"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026sort=date_sort+asc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"date_sort desc","attributes":{"label":"date (descending)"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026sort=date_sort+desc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"creator_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"creator (A-Z)"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026sort=creator_sort+asc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"creator_sort desc","attributes":{"label":"creator (Z-A)"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026sort=creator_sort+desc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"title_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"title (A-Z)"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026sort=title_sort+asc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"title_sort desc","attributes":{"label":"title (Z-A)"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Colvin+Run+Mill\u0026sort=title_sort+desc"}}]}