Randolph H. Lytton historical Virginia 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:

All materials created before 1926 are in the Public Domain with no known restrictions. The copyright and related rights status of the rest of the collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)

Preferred citation:

Randolph H. Lytton historical Virginia collection, C0311, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
15 Linear Feet 11 boxes
Creator:
Lytton, Randolph Hoopes, 1944-
Abstract:
The collection includes artwork, campaign materials, correspondence, envelopes, indentures, maps, military paperwork, newspapers, paper currency, photographs, postcards, and publications on Virginia, particularly Fairfax County.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Randolph H. Lytton historical Virginia collection, C0311, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes artwork, campaign materials, correspondence, envelopes, indentures, maps, military paperwork, newspapers, paper currency, photographs, postcards, and publications on Virginia, particularly Fairfax County. The items in the collection were collected by George Mason University Emeritus Faculty member Randolph H. Lytton. The collection is arranged into five series:

Series 1: Postcards (1903-1982). This series includes postcards from Virginia.

Series 2: Civil War Era Materials (1861-1914). This series includes artwork, letters, maps, military paperwork, newspapers, paper currency, and photographs.

Series 3: George Washington (circa 1700-1960). This series includes artwork, envelopes, maps, photographs and postcards.

Series 4: Fairfax Family (1670-1975). This series includes artwork, correspondence, indentures, photographs, postcards, and stamps.

Series 5: Mixed Media (1712-2004). This series includes advertisements, campaign materials, maps, money orders, photographs, and publications.

This series includes postcards from Virginia.

This series includes artwork, letters, maps, military paperwork, newspapers, paper currency, and photographs related to the American Civil War.

This series includes artwork, envelopes, maps, photographs and postcards all related to George Washington

This series includes artwork, correspondence, indentures photographs, postcards, and stamps all related to the Fairfax family.

This series includes advertisements, campaign materials, maps, money orders, photographs, and publications.

Biographical / historical:

Fairfax County was originally granted to Thomas Fairfax, Sixth Lord Fairfax of Cameron by Charles II in 1719. It was not until 1742 that the Virginia Assembly officially established Fairfax as a county. Throughout the 18th century, Fairfax modernized in the form of industry and trade. With modernization, Fairfax County was fractured into Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, and Loudon. It was also during the time period that the Fairfax Courthouse was constructed with the financial aid of Richard Ratcliffe.

The 19th century brought conflict and subsequent growth to Fairfax County. Many Civil War battles took place within the county as well as the first land engagement of the American Civil War, which took place on June 1, 1861. During the war, Fairfax Courthouse changed hands many times between the Union and Confederacy. After the war, Fairfax experienced economic growth but also remained an agrarian-driven area. By the mid-20th century, Fairfax had experienced a massive population boom, largely as a result of President Roosevelt's increase in government programs, which produced large numbers of new citizens within Fairfax itself. The growth within Fairfax continues today.

Acquisition information:
Collection donated by George Mason University Emeritus Faculty member Randolph H. Lytton from 2004 to 2015.
Processing information:

Processed by Bill Keeler in August 2018. EAD markup completed by Bill Keeler in September 2018.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by subject.

Series
  1. Series 1: Postcards, 1903-1982 (Boxes 1-2)
  2. Series 2: Civil War Era Materials, 1861-1914 (Boxes 2-5)
  3. Series 3: George Washington, circa 1700-1960 (Box 5)
  4. Series 4: Fairfax Family, 1670-1975 (Box 6)
  5. Series 5: Mixed Media, 1712-2004 (Boxes 7-11)
Physical location:
R54, C2, S7-C3, S2 Map Case 13.4, 13.5, 15.1
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard