Pioneer America Society Photograph Collection 1968-1994

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:

Visual materials may require special handling.

Preferred citation:

Pioneer America Society Photograph Collection (VC 0025), Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA.

Summary

Creator:
Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library
Abstract:
This collection consists of 36 photographs taken by Henry H. Douglas and William Edmund Barrett. It is divided into two series by photographer, after which it is arranged chronologically. The photographs were taken for "Echoes of Time," the newsletter of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Pioneer America Society. Most, but not all, were eventually published in the newsletter.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Pioneer America Society Photograph Collection (VC 0025), Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of 36 photographs taken by Henry H. Douglas and William Edmund Barrett. It is divided into two series by photographer, after which it is arranged chronologically. The first series consist of 26 3.5 x 5 inch black and white photographs; the second series contains 10 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs. Negatives of three photographs from the first series are also included. Photograph titles are taken from the verso of the images, where supplied by the photographer. The photographs were taken for "Echoes of Time," the newsletter of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Pioneer America Society. Most, but not all, were eventually published in the newsletter.

Series 1 contains 26 photographs taken by Henry H. Douglas, most dating from 1968 to 1994. The photographs are of individuals, bridges, historic homes and structures, and monuments. Series 2 contains 10 photographs taken by William Edmund Barrett dating from 1968 to 1994. The photographs are of historic homes, bridges, barns, and railroads.

Biographical / historical:

Founded in July 1967 by community activist, historian, and photographer Henry H. Douglas (27 February 1906 - 15 January 1989), the Pioneer America Society (PAS) is committed to documenting, studying, identifying, and preserving architecture and historic artifacts. The organization advocates a balanced approach of blending the old with the new while working to raise awareness about the damage of a "bulldozer mentality" that threatens to sweep away all evidence of our unique cultural heritage. Douglas contributed his work to the PAS newsletter, "Echoes of Time," along with other local photographers, including William Edmund Barrett (20 March 1927 - 12 October 1997).

Acquisition information:
Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library
Processing information:

Lisa Dezarn 08 September 2013

Arrangement:

Chronological

Accruals:

1989.0006