John P. Shacochis papers

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:

John P. Shacochis papers, C0026, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
7 Linear Feet 20 boxes
Creator:
Shacochis, John P., 1915-2004
Abstract:
Materials include daily logs, correspondence, photographs, campaign materials, and reports from Shacochis' career with the Navy, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and various boards and committees he served on.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

John P. Shacochis papers, C0026, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Materials include daily logs, correspondence, photographs, campaign materials, and reports from Shacochis' career with the Navy, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and various boards and committees he served on.

Vol. VI, No. 1

And other organizational elements at CONUS Naval District Headquarters.

Includes slides.

Transcript of meeting, board comments on sewer service charges

Copy of a portion of Washington Post article.

Citation for Meritorious Service and Loyal Cooperation

Letter to the editor

Photograph, Black and White Portrait

Photograph, Black and White

Photograph, Black and White

Photograph, Black and White

Photograph, Black and White

Mr. Harry Richards, council member from Dyfed, Wales, presents Town Seal to Host John Shacochis and Acting Board Chairman Martha Pennino. Photograph, Black and White

Photograph, Black and White

Second longest in the world. Photograph, Black and White

District of Columbia to Rosslyn, Virginia. Photograph, Black and White

Jim Hoognagle and John Shacochis participate in ceremony. Photograph, Black and White

Helen Shacochis greets John and Liz Warner. Photograph, Black and White

Liz Warner. Photograph, Color

John Shacochis speaking at annual meeting. Photograph, Black and White

Supervisor Shacochis speaks. Photograph, Black and White

Ealing, London UK - Supervisor Shacochis, discuss Fairfax County Government Policies with Leonard Whorton, County Executive. Photograph, Black and White

Fairfax County Water Authority. Photograph, Black and White

Spandaro receives "Top Bus Driver in North America" award at APIA conference in Toronto, Canada. Photograph, Black and White

Driving a golden spike with Fran Steinbauer. Photograph, Black and White

Photograph, Black and White

Prince George's County Executive Larry Hogan, Montgomery County Executive Charles Gilchrist, Washington. D.C. Mayor Walter Washington and COG Vice-Chairman John Shacochis. Photograph, Black and White

John P. Shacochis Sr. speaking in Prince George's County, Maryland. Photograph, Black and White

Fairfax City Council Member Suzanne Max and Supervisors Shacochis and Pennino. Photograph, Black and White

Billy Kilmer, Mary Lane, John and Helen Shacochis. Photograph, Black and White

With Lt. Governor Chuck Robb and Chairman Jack Herrity. Photograph, Color

Photograph, Black and White

Photograph, Black and White

Ribbon cutting and reception at McLean Branch. Photograph, Black and White

Ribbon cutting and reception with Dave and Bill Lunger. Photograph, Black and White

Photograph, Color

Herndon, Virginia. Photograph, Color

WMATA officials and spouses are greeted by Breda officials. Photograph, Black and White

Photograph, Color

Photograph, Black and White

COG Vice-Chairman Shacochis greets President Martha Pennino, Montgomery County Council Chairman Neil Potter, and Falls Church City Mayor Harold Miller. Photograph, Black and White

Chairman Herrity presents a certificate of appreciation. Photograph, Black and White

Supervisor John Shacochis cuts ribbon. Photograph, Black and White

Chairman Jack Herrity, Mr. Offutt, Supervisor Shacochis cutting ribbon. Photograph, Color

The final night of her singing career. Photograph, Black and White

Photograph, Black and White

Helen and John Shacochis, Thomas Hirst, Jack Herrity. Photograph, Black and White

Photograph, Black and White

General Manager Richard Page, Joe Alexander, and John Shacochis. Photograph, Color

George Mason University Rector, Harriet Bradley, welcomes the new members. Photograph, Black and White

Photograph, Black and White

At Senator John Warner's home "Atoka". Photograph, Black and White

See also OS 2-1 top shelf.

Biographical / historical:

John P. Shacochis was born May 30, 1915 in West Pittson, Pennsylvania. Mr. Shacochis began his thirty-three year career with the Federal Government in 1940. During these years he worked for the Social Security Administration, Veterans Administration, Salary Stabilization Board, and for twenty years, as a Management Engineer with the Bureau of Naval Personnel. In 1973, Mr. Shacochis became a Community Planner for Fairfax County, Virginia, and in 1975 was elected Supervisor for the Dranesville District. He served as supervisor until December 31, 1979. During his term he served as a member of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, Fairfax County Transportation Safety Commission, Board of Supervisors Fire and Police Committee, Fairfax County/Fairfax City Liaison Committee, COG Air Quality Commission, and Fairfax County Ad Hoc Committee for Prevention of Drug Abuse. He also served on the boards of the Washington Area Transit Authority and Fairfax Hospital Association.

Acquisition information:
Collection donated by John P. Shacochis in 1991.
Processing information:

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

Arrangement:

Arranged into two series.

Series
  1. Series 1: Federal Civil Service, 1944-1972 (Boxes 1-4)
  2. Series 2: Fairfax County Civic Association, 1962-1986 (Boxes 5-20)
Physical location:
Map Case 11.5