Loudoun County Public Schools' Social Sciences Fair Collection 2000-

Access and use

Location of collection:
Thomas Balch Library
Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Alexandra S. Gressitt
Phone: (703) 737-7195
Fax: (703) 737-7195
Restrictions:

Collection open for research.

Terms of access:

No physical characteristics affect use of this material.

Preferred citation:

Loudoun County Public Schools' Social Sciences Fair Collection, 2000- (M 054), Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA.

Summary

Creator:
Thomas Balch Library
Abstract:
This is an open collection consisting of award winning Social Science Fair entries in varying formats and media.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Loudoun County Public Schools' Social Sciences Fair Collection, 2000- (M 054), Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

This is an open collection consisting of award winning Social Science Fair entries in varying formats and media.

  • 2000: award winning "Documenting the Birthplace of the Mother of the Wright Brothers," tabletop presentation and supporting documents, by Avery Fellow of Purcellville's Loudoun Valley High School.
  • 2008: award winning entry in the category of Black History: "Impact of Brown [versus Board of Education] on Loudoun," printout of PowerPoint Presentation by Samantha Bluell and Adam Macudzinski of Leesburg's Loudoun County High School. Award by Black History Committee of Friends of the Thomas Balch Library.
  • 2009: award winning entry in the category of Local History, "How did the Civil War Affect the Citizens of Loudoun County," paper and tabletop presentation by Allison Balik of Sterling's Park View High School. Award by Thomas Balch Library/ Thomas Balch Library Advisory Commission.
  • 2010: award winning entry in the category of Local History: "Can a Small Community Do Great Things," research paper by Maisoon Fillo of Ashburn's Briar Woods High School. Award by Loudoun County Public Schools.
  • 2010: award winning entry in the category of Local History: "How Has Development Hurt the Dairy Industry in Loudoun County," tabletop presentation and research paper by Thomas C. "T.J." Williams Jr. of South Riding's Freedom High School. Awards by Loudoun County Public Schools and Thomas Balch Library/ Thomas Balch Library Advisory Commission.
  • 2011: award winning entry in the category of E-History: "What Was Segregation Like in Loudoun County, Virginia Between 1920 and 1969?" printout of PowerPoint Presentation and research paper by Alex Hunt of Sterling's Dominion High School. Award by Black History Committee of Friends of the Thomas Balch Library.
Biographical / historical:

The Loudoun County Public Schools' Social Sciences Fair began in 1996 as an outlet for Intermediate and High School students to research social science topics of interest to them. There are several award categories, including Local History, Movers and Shakers, Citizenship and Government, and Wars and Revolutions, as well as special commemorative topics that change annually. Additional awards are presented by organizations such as Daughters of the American Revolution, the Loudoun County Historical Society, and the Waterford Foundation. Since 2008, the Thomas Balch Library and the Thomas Balch Library Advisory Commission have jointly presented an award honoring excellence in local history, chosen from all the categories at large. In addition, the Black History Committee of Friends of the Thomas Balch Library has presented awards for outstanding submissions on a topic related to African-American History.

Acquisition information:
Avery Fellow, Purcellville, VA; Samantha Bluell, Leesburg, VA; Allison Balik, Sterling, VA; James Whitehead, Warrenton, VA; Thomas C. "T.J." Williams Jr., Leesburg, VA; Alex Hunt, Great Falls, VA
Processing information:

Processed by Carolyn Jackson and Beth Schuster, 18 November 2010

Accruals:

2000.0011, 2008.0093, 2009.0231, 2010.0182, 2010.0335, 2011.0229

Physical / technical requirements:

None