Collections : [George Mason University]

George Mason University

2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Primary Collecting Areas:
SCRC collects materials related to George Mason University, Northern Virginia, performing arts, transportation and planning, and photography. SCRC collects oral histories pertaining to Northern Virginia; the Federal Theatre Project; Reston, Virginia; and George Mason University's history. It currently conducts an active oral history program.
Description:
Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) is the unit within the University Libraries charged with acquiring, documenting, preserving, and providing access to primary research collections and documents. SCRC also manages the non-current and archival records of George Mason University, is responsible for the preservation and access to the University's theses and dissertations, and undertakes, through its Oral History program, the creation of audiovisual documentary resources. SCRC services, collections, and programs support the teaching and research activities of George Mason University and also serve the community at large.
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Start Over Repository George Mason University Names Simon, Robert E., Jr. (Robert Edward), 1914-2015
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Marcia E. McDevitt papers

7.5 Linear Feet 16 boxes
This collection consists of various documents, pamphlets, photographs, videos from Marcia E. McDevitt. The papers all relate to either Reston, Virginia, or Fairfax County, Virginia, and different programs and projects undertaken in the area. The collection is divided into seven series. The items are dated from 1972 to 2008 and contained in 16 boxes.
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Marcia E. McDevitt papers 7.5 Linear Feet 16 boxes

McDevitt, Marcia E.
This collection consists of various documents, pamphlets, photographs, videos from Marcia E. McDevitt. The papers all relate to either Reston, Virginia, or Fairfax County, Virginia, and different programs and projects undertaken in the area. The collection is divided into seven series. The items are dated from 1972 to 2008 and contained in 16 boxes.
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Philip Clark papers, 2001/2004

0.25 Linear Feet 1 box
The Philip Clark papers contain information related to the American Planning Association conference and awards. Also included is information on Reston, Virginia and awards Reston won. The collection is in one series titled subject files which is organized in alphabetical order. The collection is dated from 2001-2004.
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Philip Clark papers, 2001/2004 0.25 Linear Feet 1 box

Clark, Philip
The Philip Clark papers contain information related to the American Planning Association conference and awards. Also included is information on Reston, Virginia and awards Reston won. The collection is in one series titled subject files which is organized in alphabetical order. The collection is dated from 2001-2004.
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Planned Community Archives collection

175.5 Linear Feet 457 boxes
The collection consists of a variety of materials relating to planned communities across the United States with a particular emphasis on the planned community of Reston, Virginia, and international communities as well. The collection includes correspondence, reports, promotional material, community brochures, newspapers, videotapes, slides, photographs and architectural drawings and blueprints. The collection is divided into 11 series in 351 boxes and 3 mapcases and is dated from 1960 to 2009.
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Planned Community Archives collection 175.5 Linear Feet 457 boxes

Planned Community Archives
The collection consists of a variety of materials relating to planned communities across the United States with a particular emphasis on the planned community of Reston, Virginia, and international communities as well. The collection includes correspondence, reports, promotional material, community brochures, newspapers, videotapes, slides, photographs and architectural drawings and blueprints. The collection is divided into 11 series in 351 boxes and 3 mapcases and is dated from 1960 to 2009.
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Reston Association records, 1964/2006

27 Linear Feet 54 boxes
The Reston Association records include meeting minutes, budgets, clippings, reports, handbooks, correspondence, and general information on the association. Also included is a series of photography, which has photographs, contact sheets , slides, and negatives. The collection documents the activities of the Reston Home Owners Association, later renamed Reston Association in 1987 to include apartments and condos. The collection covers the period of time from the 1964 to 2006.
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Reston Association records, 1964/2006 27 Linear Feet 54 boxes

Reston Association
The Reston Association records include meeting minutes, budgets, clippings, reports, handbooks, correspondence, and general information on the association. Also included is a series of photography, which has photographs, contact sheets , slides, and negatives. The collection documents the activities of the Reston Home Owners Association, later renamed Reston Association in 1987 to include apartments and condos. The collection covers the period of time from the 1964 to 2006.
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Reston founders video history collection, 1989/1990

1 Linear Feet 2 boxes
The Reston Founders Video History Collection contains interviews of various people including Reston's founder, Robert E. Simon. The interviews were recorded from 1989 to 1990. The collection is small with only eight 3/4" videotape cassettes, each with its own interview.
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Reston founders video history collection, 1989/1990 1 Linear Feet 2 boxes

Ernst and Young Visual Services Group Studio
The Reston Founders Video History Collection contains interviews of various people including Reston's founder, Robert E. Simon. The interviews were recorded from 1989 to 1990. The collection is small with only eight 3/4" videotape cassettes, each with its own interview.
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Robert E. Simon, Jr. papers, 1960/2006

7.5 Linear Feet 15 boxes
The collection consists of newsclippings, promotional material and booklets relating to Reston. Also included are printed material, publications, scrapbooks, and his speeches and paperwork from various conferences he attended at different universities around the country.
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Robert E. Simon, Jr. papers, 1960/2006 7.5 Linear Feet 15 boxes

Simon, Robert E., Jr. (Robert Edward), 1914-2015
The collection consists of newsclippings, promotional material and booklets relating to Reston. Also included are printed material, publications, scrapbooks, and his speeches and paperwork from various conferences he attended at different universities around the country.
George Mason University

Steve Resz Reston documentary video collection, 2001/2006

0.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
This collection is comprised of materials from Steve Resz's documentary "Reston- Past, Present and Future". The bulk of the collection is comprised of videotapes that contain footage from Founder's Day, the Multicultural Festival and interviews with Robert Simon. This collection also includes production notes and voice over scripts related to the documentary.
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Steve Resz Reston documentary video collection, 2001/2006 0.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Resz, Steve
This collection is comprised of materials from Steve Resz's documentary "Reston- Past, Present and Future". The bulk of the collection is comprised of videotapes that contain footage from Founder's Day, the Multicultural Festival and interviews with Robert Simon. This collection also includes production notes and voice over scripts related to the documentary.

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