Ross Netherton transportation collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

The copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)

Preferred citation:

Ross Netherton transportation collection, C0014, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
6 Linear Feet 12 boxes
Creator:
Netherton, Ross De Witt, 1918-2010
Abstract:
This collection contains materials on several aspects of highway planning from design and expense to noise and environmental standards. Materials include books, brochures, design proposals, maps, and numerous reports issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the National Research Council's Transportation Research Board.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Ross Netherton transportation collection, C0014, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains materials on several aspects of highway planning from design and expense to noise and environmental standards. Materials include books, brochures, design proposals, maps, and numerous reports issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the National Research Council's Transportation Research Board.

Biographical / historical:

Since the 1960s Ross De Witt Netherton has worked alongside his wife, Ann Rohrke (or "Nan") Netherton, to preserve and record the history of Northern Virginia. Ross Netherton studied law at the University of Chicago and, in addition to engaging in historic preservation, has embarked on a long career teaching law and conducting legal research in academia, private industry, federal administrative offices, and Congressional study commissions. The materials in this collection derive from Netherton's research on transportation in Northern Virginia, which resulted in several publications, including Control of Highway Access and Braddock's Campaign and the Potomac Route to the West.

Acquisition information:
Donated by the Ross and Nan Netherton in 2001.
Processing information:

Processed by Special Collections Research Center staff. EAD markup completed by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty in August 2009.

Arrangement:

Organized by subject.