A Guide to the Virginia Hills Citizens Association Papers, 1955-2015, #MSS 05-33

A Guide to the Virginia Hills Citizens Association Papers, 1955-2015

A Collection in The Fairfax County Public Library

Record Group Number MSS 05-33

Fairfax County Public Library
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Virginia Room
10360 North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030-2514 USA
Virginia Room: 703-293-6227 x6
Fax: 703-293-2155
Email: va_room@fairfaxcounty.gov
URL: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/virginia-room

Repository

Fairfax County Public Library

Record Group Number

MSS 05-33

Title

The Virginia Hills Citizens Association Papers, 1955-2015

Extent

2.0 linear feet

Creator

Virginia Hills Citizens Association (Alexandria, Va.)

Language

English

Abstract

The Virginia Hills Citizens Association Papers consist of 2.0 linear feet, span the years 1955-2015, and consist of meeting minutes and community newsletters.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

None

Use Restrictions

Consult repository for information.

Preferred Citation

Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library. Virginia Hills Citizens Association Papers. Box #, Folder #.

Acquisition Information

Donation from the Virginia Hills Citizens Association (VHCA) through Doug Boulter. Boulter was president of VHCA from 2000-2006 and again from 2008-2010.

Processing Information

Carol Abrams, 2015
EAD generated by Ross Landis, 2024

Historical and Biographical Information

Virginia Hills is a community of about 750 homes that is located in the eastern portion of Fairfax County, Virginia. It is roughly bounded by the community of Wilton Woods, Telegraph Road, Lee District Park, and South Kings Highway. It belongs to Fairfax County's Lee District. The Virginia Hills Citizens Association also serves 90 additional homes in Country Club Estates, Glassellwood, and parts of Groveton, small adjoining communities that did not have citizens associations.

Virginia Hills was built on farmland and developed by builders Banks and Lee and realtor Art Post between 1951 and 1956. The land was zoned R-3 (three dwelling units per acre) and R-4 (four dwelling units per acre). While the original houses were small ramblers, many have since been added onto and renovated.

On September 16, 1952, 71 residents of Virginia Hills met and voted for the adoption of the by-laws forming the Virginia Hills Citizens Association (VHCA). The first Echo was published as a single sheet circular on June 16, 1953 with neither name nor advertising. It reported the admission of the VHCA into the Federation of Citizens Associations of Fairfax County.

The work of the citizens association over the years involved obtaining street lights, sidewalks, new street signs, and bus service for their residential community. The Association fought commercial development on Telegraph road and prevented townhouses from being built on land that is now Stoneybrook, Vantage, Kings Landing, and the intersection of Franconia and Telegraph Roads. VHCA helped bring about the conversion of the old gravel pit behind the school into Lee District Park. Until 1975, VHCA put on the annual 4th of July fireworks display, until Fairfax County took over. The month-to-month activities of the Association have included Candidates Nights in election years, social events, a teen organization, and, from 1964 to the mid-1980s, award of a college scholarship to a Virginia Hills senior.

In 1985, VHCA became dormant due to lack of interest among community members. The Citizens Association was reorganized and restarted in September 1991 to address the neighborhood problems of crime, cut-through traffic, and gypsy moths and to interface with local government.

Scope and Content

Series 1: Meeting Minutes, 1991-2000, Box 1

This series consists of minutes from meetings of the Virginia Hills Citizens Association from 1991 to 2000.

Series 2: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1955-2015, Boxes 2-3

This series consists of community newsletters published and distributed by the Virginia Hills Citizens Association from 1955 to 2015 (years missing).

Arrangement

Series 1: Meeting Minutes, 1991-2000, Box 1

Series 2: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1955-2015, Boxes 2-3

Index Terms

Country Club Estates in Alexandria, Virginia (Fairfax County)
Glassellwood in Alexandria, Virginia (Fairfax County)
Groveton in Alexandria, Virginia (Fairfax County)
Virginia Hills Citizens Association
Virginia Hills in Alexandria, Virginia (Fairfax County)

Series 1: Minutes of Meetings, 1991-2000

Box 1 Folder 1: Minutes of Meetings, 1991
Box 1 Folder 2: Minutes of Meetings, 1992
Box 1 Folder 3: Minutes of Meetings, 1993
Box 1 Folder 4: Minutes of Meetings, 1994
Box 1 Folder 5: Minutes of Meetings, 1995
Box 1 Folder 6: Minutes of Meetings, 1996
Box 1 Folder 7: Minutes of Meetings, 1997
Box 1 Folder 8: Minutes of Meetings, 1998
Box 1 Folder 9: Minutes of Meetings, 1999
Box 1 Folder 10: Minutes of Meetings, 2000

Series 2: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1955-2015

Box 2 Folder 1: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1955
Box 2 Folder 2: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1956
Box 2 Folder 3: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1957
Box 2 Folder 4: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1958
Box 2 Folder 5: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1959
Box 2 Folder 6: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1960
Box 2 Folder 7: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1961
Box 2 Folder 8: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1962
Box 2 Folder 9: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1963
Box 2 Folder 10: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1964
Box 2 Folder 11: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1965
Box 2 Folder 12: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1966
Box 2 Folder 13: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1967
Box 2 Folder 14: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1968
Box 2 Folder 15: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1969
Box 2 Folder 16: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1970
Box 3 Folder 1: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1971
Box 3 Folder 2: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1972
Box 3 Folder 3: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1973
Box 3 Folder 4: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1974
Box 3 Folder 5: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1975
Box 3 Folder 6: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1976
Box 3 Folder 7: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1977
Box 3 Folder 8: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1978
Box 3 Folder 9: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1979
Box 3 Folder 10: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1980
Box 3 Folder 11: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1981
Box 3 Folder 12: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1982
Box 3 Folder 13: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1983
Box 3 Folder 14: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1984
Box 3 Folder 15: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1985
Box 3 Folder 16: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1986
Box 3 Folder 17: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1987
Box 3 Folder 18: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1988
Box 3 Folder 19: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1989
Box 3 Folder 20: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1990
Box 3 Folder 21: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1991
Box 3 Folder 22: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1992
Box 3 Folder 23: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1993
Box 3 Folder 24: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1994
Box 4 Folder 1: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1995
Box 4 Folder 2: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1996
Box 4 Folder 3: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1997
Box 4 Folder 4: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1998
Box 4 Folder 5: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 1999
Box 4 Folder 6: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 2000
Box 4 Folder 7: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 2001
Box 4 Folder 8: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 2002
Box 4 Folder 9: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 2003
Box 4 Folder 10: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 2004
Box 4 Folder 11: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 2005
Box 4 Folder 12: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 2006
Box 4 Folder 13: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 2009
Box 4 Folder 14: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 2010
Box 4 Folder 15: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 2011
Box 4 Folder 16: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 2012
Box 4 Folder 17: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 2013
Box 4 Folder 18: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 2014
Box 4 Folder 19: Newsletters: Virginia Hills Echo, 2015