Guide to the Northern Virginia oral history project collection, 1958-1996 C0030
Northern Virginia oral history project
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library, MS2FL4400 University Dr.
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Business Number: 703-993-2220
Fax Number: 703-993-8911
speccoll@gmu.edu
URL: https://scrc.gmu.edu
Eron Ackerman, Michelle Paige
Administrative Information
Use Restrictions
There may be use restrictions on some of the interviews.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research although some interviews may have restrictions.
Custodial History
The collection was previously housed in the Fairfax County Library from 1962-1983. It was transferred to George Mason University Libraries in 1984.
Alternative Form Available
All of the oral histories in this collection have been digitized and are available to use in the Special Collections Research Center reading room.
Preferred Citation
Northern Virginia Oral History Project collection, C0030, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
Acquisition Information
Collection donated by the Fairfax City Regional Library in 1992. Additional interviews added in 1996.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections Research Center staff. EAD markup completed in February 2009 by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty. EAD markup revised in September 2014 by Michelle Page.
Historical Information
The Northern Virginia Oral History Project collection is comprised of interviews conducted between 1962 and 1983. The interviews document community and family life, and careers in the Northern Virginia Area as well as changes in Northern Virginia since World War II.
Scope and Content
The collection contains 201 taped interviews of Northern Virginia residents. Transcripts or abstracts accompany most of the recordings. Topics such as agriculture, development, education, health, politics, transportation, and religion, with respect to Northern Virginia in the 19th and 20th centuries, are discussed.
Series 1: Northern Virginia Community; contains 141 taped interviews between 1958 and 1990. The interviews document community and family life, careers, etc. in the Northern Virginia Area.
Series 2: Northern Virginia Changes; contains 60 taped interviews between 1962 and 1990. The interviews deal primarily with changes in Northern Virginia since World War II.
Series 3: Transcripts: Northern Virginia Community; contains 50 interview transcripts and abstracts between 1962 and 1988 that document community and family life, careers, etc… in the Northern Virginia Area.
Series 4: Transcripts: Northern Virginia Changes; contains 44 interview transcripts and abstracts between 1972 and 1989 that deal primarily with changes in Northern Virginia since World War II.
Series 5: Interview Documentation; contains biographical notes and photos for interviewees, interview release forms, interviewer notes, and abstract worksheet and form.
Series 6: Northern Virginia Leadership Project; contains the Northern Virginia Leadership Project interviews. Roy Rosenzweig, a professor in Mason's History Department, supervised the final phase of the project. The Northern Virginia Leadership Project is a collection of interviews with prominent figures from the Northern Virginia area. The collection includes interviews conducted between the years 1990 and 1996 as well as other interview documentation such as interview forms and questions, and permissible use forms.
Series 7: Sound Reels; contains sound reels of interviews that document community and family life, careers, etc…. in the Northern Virginia Area as well as interviews that deal primarily with changes in Northern Virginia since World War II.
Arrangement
Organized into seven series.
Series Series 1: Northern Virginia Community, 1958-1990 Series 2: Northern Virginia Changes, 1962-1990 Series 3: Transcripts: Northern Virginia Community, 1962-1988 Series 4: Transcripts: Northern Virginia Changes, 1972-1989 Series 5: Interview Documentation, 1962-1990 Series 6: Northern Virginia Leadership Project, 1957-1996 Series 7: Sound Reels, 1966-1980Related Material
Special Collections and Archives also holds many other oral histories about Northern Virginia, particularly Reston, Virginia.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- George Mason University
- Oral histories
- Oral history
- Regional planning -- Virginia
- Sound recordings
- Transportation -- United States
- Virginia, Northern
- Virginia, Northern -- History
- Virginia, Northern -- History, Local
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Virginia, Northern
- Virginia, Northern -- History
- Virginia, Northern -- History, Local
Container List
Contains 141 taped interviews between 1958 and 1990. The interviews document community and family life, careers, etc… in the Northern Virginia Area.
- Audio box: 1
Adams, IdaDecember 21,19691 Sound cassette (45 min) and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Reminiscences of two former students at Forestville School, Great Falls, VA; 1 abstract (1p)
- Audio box: 1
Alden, Robert M.September 23,19731 sound cassette (37 min) mono. and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Life in Lewinsville, Langley, and McLean, VA(ca 1800-1960) with particular focus on Lewinsville Presbyterian Church;
- Audio box: 1
Bailey, CharlesMay 6,19701 sound cassette (11 min) mono. and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
The Navy School and other schools in Pender,VA; 1 abstract (1p)
- Audio box: 1
Bates, Mildred D.February 9, 19832 sound cassette (45 min) mono. and 2 duplicates of each cassette.Scope and Content
Life in the Community (1917-1945); 1 abstract (1p)
- Audio box: 1
Baum, Willa K.undated1 sound cassette
- Audio box: 1
Beard, JosephNovember 21, 19741 sound cassette (60 min) mono. and 2 duplicate cassettes.Scope and Content
Agricultural practices and farm life in Fairfax County, VA.; 21 page transcript
- Audio box: 1
Beard, JosephJanuary 23,19791 sound cassette (60 min) mono. and 2 duplicate cassettes.Scope and Content
Community and family life in Floris and Herndon, VA; 25 page transcript
- Audio box: 1
Beard, JosephMarch 6, 19791 sound cassette (60 min) mono. and 2 duplicate cassettes.Scope and Content
Dairy farming in Fairfax County, VA in the 1930s with emphasis on the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933; 25 page transcript
- Audio box: 1
Beard, JosephAugust 9, 19752 sound cassette (120 min) mono. and 2 duplicates of each cassette.Scope and Content
Reminiscences of Fairfax County, Va Agricultural Agent; 1 abstract (4p)
- Audio box: 1
Bennett, MabelDecember 6,19821 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Community Life at Fairfax Court House (c.1900-80) with Elsie Lucas; 1 abstract (1p)
- Audio box: 2
Besley, Oliver W.November 10, 19761 sound cassette (60 min) mono. and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Jr. Wakefield Chapel, Fairfax County, VA; 11 page transcript(missing 10/92) abstract (4p)
- Audio box: 2
Birch, Alvin AshtonJune, 19701 sound cassette (60 min) mono. and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Schools and transportation in Fairfax County, VA.; 1 abstract(2p.)
- Audio box: 2
Birch, Alvin AshtonJanuary 6, 19771 sound cassette (60 min) mono. and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Work and religion in Pender, VA; 12 page transcript.
- Audio box: 2
Bittenger-McClean, Mrs.undated1 sound cassette
- Audio box: 2
Black, ElizabethJune 21, 19712 sound cassettes (90 min) mono. and 1 duplicate of each cassettes.Scope and Content
Community life in Dunn-Loring, VA; 1 abstract (2p)
- Audio box: 2
Blake, RonaldDecember 21, 19691 sound cassette (25 min) mono. and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Schools, farming, and transportation in Oakton, VA; 1 abstract (1p.)
- Audio box: 2
Bles, Marcus J.July 22, 19751 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.
- Audio box: 2
Boston, MervinMarch 8,19732 sound cassettes (90 min) mono. and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Family life in McLean, Va; 1 abstract (2p.)
- Audio box: 2
Bowman, Leonard WilburSeptember 17,19801 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Oakton History including Church of the Brethren, electric railway, dairies, Hell's Hole, FFA, 4-H, Electric Railway in Oakton.
- Audio box: 2
Breckenridge, Alma WilliamsMarch 2, 19831 sound cassette (35 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
School in Herndon, VA; 1 abstract (1p)
- Audio box: 2
Brumsted, Margaret R.August 22, 1984 and August 23, 19845 sound cassettes
- Audio box: 2
Buckman, BerthaApril 28, 19701 sound cassette (60 min) mono. and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Woodlawn School, Fairfax County, VA; 1 abstract (2p.)
- Audio box: 2
Canterbury, TedAugust 22, 19851 sound cassetteScope and Content
Burke Center
- Audio box: 2
Carter, RenaFebruary 20, 19701 sound cassette (18 min) mono. and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Schools in Fairfax County, VA; 12 page transcript
- Audio box: 2
Cecchi, GiuseppeAugust 27, 19851 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Burke Center Development; 15 page transcript.
- Audio box: 2
Chase, SandraDecember 8,19761 sound cassette (30 min) mono.Scope and Content
Wakefield Chapel, Fairfax County, VA and its environs; 8 page transcript
- Audio box: 3
Chase, SandraDecember 8, 1976Duplicate cassette of the interview in box 2.Scope and Content
Wakefield Chapel, Fairfax County, VA and its environs; 8 page transcript
- Audio box: 3
Cleveland, JamesFebruary 4, 19821 sound cassetteScope and Content
Reston
- Audio box: 3
Cobb, NormanNovember 21, 19801 sound cassetteScope and Content
Oakton History including Gray's florist business, Gray subdivision, van der Vies competition, Oakton School, Oaktan as a farming community, Fairfax Court House, and Vienna banking
- Audio box: 3
Corner, CharlotteAugust 12, 19711 sound cassette (60 min) mono. and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Community life in McLean, VA with emphasis on schools and transportation; 43 page transcript
- Audio box: 3
Croll, Donald L.November 8, 19761 sound cassette (60 min) mono. and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
interviewed by D'Anne Evans
- Audio box: 3
Cross, Mary KenyonOctober 28, 19801 sound cassetteScope and Content
Oakton History, WWI, Kenyon Family, Arlington-Fairfax Electric Railroad, Church of the Brethren, Methodist Church, Whitesells, Cobbs, Bowmans, Millers
- Audio box: 3
Danisavage, GloriaJanuary 22, 19771 sound cassette (60 min) mono. and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Preservation of Wakefield Chapel, Fairfax County, VA; 13 page transcript
- Audio box: 3
Danisavage, VictorJanuary 22, 19771 sound cassette (18 min) mono.Scope and Content
12 page transcript
- Audio box: 3
Day, Anna S.July 7, 19831 sound cassette and 2 duplicate cassettes.
- Audio box: 3
Douglas, Henry H.August 1, 19741 sound cassetteScope and Content
Early Roads in Northern Virginia; Part I
- Audio box: 3
Durham, C.J.S. (Jack)March 3, 19832 sound cassettes and 2 duplicates of each cassette.
- Audio box: 3
Dwyer, HobartFebruary 12, 19731 sound cassette (60 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Community life in the McLean and Langley, VA area: with emphasis on the "Strawberry Vale" house.; 1 abstract(2p.).
- Audio box: 3
Elliot, JeanSeptember 26, 19722 sound cassettes (master)Scope and Content
Fairfax Then and Now: a lecture titled "Potpourri of Alexandria".; 1 abstract (1p.).
- Audio box: 4
Ellmore, ElizabethMarch 8, 19791 sound cassette (60 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Community life in Floris, VA.; 25 page transcript.
- Audio box: 4
Ellmore, EmmaMarch 21, 19711 sound cassette (60 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a Fairfax County VA. teacher with emphasis on her "Citizen of the Year" award.; 1 abstract (2p)
- Audio box: 4
Falls Church Community Center dedicationOctober 19, 19681 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 4
Ferguson, Lulah B.August 16, 19711 sound cassette (28 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a school teacher in Falls Church, Floris, Herndon, and Vienna, Va.; 19 page transcript.
- Audio box: 4
Fifer, Carson Lee, Jr.July 1, 19811 sound cassette (30 min) mono. and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Family life at Mount Eagle, Fairfax County, VA.; 1 abstract (2p.).
- Audio box: 4
Fifer, Carson Lee Sr.April 24, 1981Abstract. 1 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Community and family at Mt. Eagle, Fairfax County, VA (c.1941-62)
- Audio box: 4
Flakne, JosephDecember 23, 19832 sound cassettes and 1 duplicate of each cassette
- Audio box: 4
Flakne, JosephMarch 2, 1984Tape 4 has an interview from March 2,1984 on side 2
- Audio box: 4
Flakne, JosephJuly 11, 19791 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 5
Flakne, JosephJuly 11, 1979Duplicate cassette of the interview in box 4.
- Audio box: 5
Flakne, JosephNovember 5, 19871 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 5
Flakne, JosephNovember 17, 19872 sound cassettes.
- Audio box: 5
Ford, W. HaroldDecember 13, 19701 sound cassette (60 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Reminiscences of former teachers in Fairfax County, VA.; 1 abstract (2p.).
- Audio box: 5
Forsythe, EdwinDecember 8, 1982 and December 9, 19821 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 5
Gamble, Robert S.October 9, 19751 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Herndon Historical Meeting: Sully Plantation
- Audio box: 5
Hall, NancyMarch 15, 19701 sound cassette (60 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a teacher in Fairfax County VA, including a discussion of her father, Milton D. Hall, Superintendent of Schools for Fairfax County.; 24 page transcript.
- Audio box: 5
Harrison, HoldenFebruary 5, 19791 sound cassette (60 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Dairy farming in Herndon and Floris, VA.; 22 page transcript.
- Audio box: 5
Harrison, HoldenMarch 4, 19811 sound cassette (60 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a dairy farmer in Herndon, VA.; 11 page transcript.
- Audio box: 5
Harrison, Louise PresgraveMay 14, 19701 sound cassette (58 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Teaching in Fairfax County, VA.; 24 page transcript.
- Audio box: 5
Hatch, Dr. WinslowNovember 24, 19741 sound cassette.Scope and Content
McLean Historic Sites
- Audio box: 5
Hatch, Dr. WinslowJanuary 19, 19752 sound cassettes.Scope and Content
McLean Historic Sites
- Audio box: 5
Hatch, Dr. WinslowSeptember 13, 19751 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 5
Hatch, Dr. WinslowSeptember 27, 19831 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 6
Hawxhurst, Richard W.September 10, 19801 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Oakton History, Squire Ernest Smith, Toll gates, Robert Burley, Chain Bridge Road, Hell's Hole, Difficult Run, Waple Farm, Electric Trolley Line, Brethren Church, Hawxhurst Family
- Audio box: 6
Henderson, Edwin B.19622 sound cassettes (120 min) mono and 3 duplicates of tape 1 and 2 duplicates of tape 2.Scope and Content
Community life in the Falls Church and Tysons areas of Northern Virginia (ca. 1910-1960) with particular focus on black churches, schools, and organizations.; 48 page transcript.
- Audio box: 6
Henderson, Edwin B.19652 sound cassettes (60 min) monoScope and Content
Race relations, education, and social life in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.; 21 page transcript.
- Audio box: 6
Henderson, Edwin B.June 13, 19691 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.
- Audio box: 6
Hirst, Edna B.January 25,19771 sound cassette (30 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Family and community life in Annandale, VA with particular focus on church attendance.; 9 page transcript.
- Audio box: 6
Hoge, DorothyJune 8, 19701 sound cassette (30 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Reminiscences of the principal of Hayfield Elementary School, Fairfax County.; 1 abstract (2p.).
- Audio box: 6
Holland, WillDecember 19581 sound cassette (60 min) monoScope and Content
Tomb Guard (George Washington's ) Speech.; 11 page transcript.
- Audio box: 6
Honesty, Columbus C.September 11,19721 sound cassette (45 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Life in the black community of Vienna, VA.; 1 abstract (1p.).
- Audio box: 6
Hughes, Ralph and PatFebruary 5, 19891 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Oakton Trolley Station.; 5 page transcript.
- Audio box: 6
Hustuedt, J.E.P.W.April 8, 19751 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 6
Hustuedt, J.E.P.W.July 20, 1975 - August 10, 1975There are 11 cassettes total. Some of the cassettes are in box 7. In this box there are 9 cassette tapes; among them are duplicates of tapes 1, 2, 3, and 4.Scope and Content
13 sessions total
- Audio box: 7
Hustuedt, J.E.P.W.August 10, 1975 - February 6, 1990There are 11 cassettes total. Some of the cassettes are in box 6. In this box there are 8 cassette tapes; among them is a duplicate of tape 5 from box 6 and a duplicate of tape 6.Scope and Content
13 sessions total
- Audio box: 7
Ingebretsin, KarlAugust 25, 19811 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 7
Jones, RextonFebruary 7, 19732 sound cassettes (75 min) mono and 1 duplicate of each cassette.Scope and Content
County doctors in Fairfax County, VA (ca. 1890 1930) with emphasis on Dr. James Tasker Jones and the Herndon area.; 1 abstract (2p.).
- Audio box: 7
Keith, JamesMarch 11,19741 sound cassette (60 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a member of the Fairfax County (VA) Board of Supervisors (ca. 1956-62) with particular emphasis on politics, transportation, and suburbanization.; 16 page transcript.
- Audio box: 7
Kephart, HermanMarch 16, 19731 sound cassette (60 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Community life in Herndon, VA (ca.1920-1960) with particular focus on schools, employers, and suburbanization.; 1 abstract (2p.). Access copy available on CD in box 24.
- Audio box: 7
Kirby, MarvinJanuary 24, 19711 sound cassette (60 min) monoScope and Content
Community life in McLean, VA. (ca.1900-1970).; 7 page transcript.
- Audio box: 8
Kirby, MarvinJanuary 24, 19721 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 8
Landes, MelvinJune 24, 19691 sound cassette (55 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a school teacher in Fairfax County, VA-(ca. 1920-1945).; 1 abstract (3p.). page transcript.
- Audio box: 8
Leigh, HassellNovember 13, 19721 sound cassette (60 min) mono and 1 duplicate set.Scope and Content
County doctors in Great Falls, Herndon, Leesburg, and Dranesville, VA.(ca. 1880-1920).; 1 abstract (1p.)
- Audio box: 8
Leigh, M.V.December 29, 19791 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 8
Leigh, W. Lewis, Jr.July 9, 19801 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Oakton History, Oakton Elementary School, Civil War in the Blake Lane Area
- Audio box: 8
Leigh, W. Lewis, Sr.July 9, 19801 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Oakton History
- Audio box: 8
Little, Grace DoveJune 24, 19831 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 8
Loth, CalderMay 12, 19693 sound cassettes (180 min.) mono and 1 duplicate for each cassette.Scope and Content
Architectural discussion on historical sights in Fairfax County, VA-Huntley, Mt. Air, and Mt. Gilead.; 1 abstract (1p.)
- Audio box: 8
Lucas, ElsieDecember 6, 1982
- Audio box: 8
Lusby, Edward and JeanJuly 21, 19811 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Oakton History
- Audio box: 8
Macomber, Walter19682 sound cassettes (120 min) mono and 1 duplicate of each cassette.Scope and Content
Dranesville Tavern, Dranesville, VA. (ca. 1968).; 1 abstract (1p.).
- Audio box: 8
Maddox, MayFebruary 26, 19682 sound cassettes (50 min) mono. In this box is tape 1 of tape 2. Tape 2 and a duplicate set is in box 9.Scope and Content
Life at Dranesville Tavern, Dranesville, VA. (ca. 1920-1965) with emphasis on tavern services, costs, and facilities.; 1 abstract (2p.).
- Audio box: 9
Maddox, MayFebruary 26, 19682 sound cassettes (50 min) mono. In this box is tape 2 of tape 2 and a duplicate set of the interview. Tape 1 is in box 8.Scope and Content
Life at Dranesville Tavern, Dranesville, VA. (ca. 1920-1965) with emphasis on tavern services, costs, and facilities.; 1 abstract (2p.).
- Audio box: 9
McFeaters, VernaDecember 4, 19831 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 9
Mergler, Mrs.1970s-1980s1 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Life as a member of Mormon (LDS) Church.
- Audio box: 9
Millard, EmmaNovember 15,19722 sound cassettes (120 min) mono and 1 duplicate of each cassette.Scope and Content
Family life in Vienna and Herndon, VA. (ca. 1920 1935) with emphasis on Colvin Run Mill, schools, roads, and transportation.; 50 page transcript.
- Audio box: 9
Money, ElsieJuly 3, 19741 sound cassette (30 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Family life in Vienna, VA. (ca.1900-1960) with particular focus on schools, transportation, and country doctors.; 1 abstract (1p.).
- Audio box: 9
Olson, Ruth TaylorAugust 19, 19801 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Oakton History, Electric Trolley Line, Squire Smith Line, W.R. Gray Nursery, Oakton High, Social Events
- Audio box: 9
Osborn, IlahApril 28, 19752 sound cassettes (100 min) mono and 1 duplicate of each cassette.Scope and Content
Community life in Falls Church and Mclean, VA. (cs. 1930-1975) with emphasis on schools, civic affairs, and suburbanization.; 1 abstract (3p.)
- Audio box: 9
Peck, Margaret C.October 10, 19792 sound cassettes. In this box is tape 1 of 2. Tape 2 is in box 10.Scope and Content
Sully Planation.; 1 abstract (2p.); 35 page transcript Access copy available on CD in box 24. .
- Audio box: 10
Peck, Margaret C.October 10, 19792 sound cassettes. In this box is tape 2 of 2 and 1 duplicate of each cassette from the interview. Tape 1 is in box 9.Scope and Content
Sully Planation.; 1 abstract (2p.); 35 page transcript Access copy available on CD in box 24.
- Audio box: 10
Poston, BertieApril 19801 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.
- Audio box: 10
Prichard, E.A.August 18, 19811 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 10
Pulley, AnneNovember 11, 19761 sound cassette (60 min) monoand 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Family life and schooling in Fairfax County VA(ca. 1895-1975) with emphasis on Wakefield Chapel.; 11 page transcript.
- Audio box: 10
Pulley, AnneJanuary 6, 19771 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.
- Audio box: 10
Robinson, B. OswaldJune 23, 19701 sound cassette (29 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a teacher in Fairfax County, VA. (ca. 1910-1970).; 1 abstract (2p.).
- Audio box: 10
Robinson, FrederickApril 12, 19701 sound cassette (30 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
The Fairfax County(VA) School Board and school consolidation (ca. 1933-1953).; 1 abstract (1p.).
- Audio box: 10
Rounsevell, GlennFebruary 3, 19891 sound cassette (29 min) monoScope and Content
Moving Flint Hill School.; 1 abstract (2p.).
- Audio box: 10
Saunders, GlennAugust 25, 19811 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 10
Schrager, PhilipFebruary 28, 19791 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Alexandria, Virginia.
- Audio box: 11
Sherman, CarolineApril 13, 19701 sound cassette (30 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a student at the Freedom Hill School, Great Falls, VA. (ca. 1925-1940) with emphasis on one room schools, transportation, and school board membership.; 1 abstract (2p.).
- Audio box: 11
Shouse, CatherineAugust 12, 19782 sound cassettes.
- Audio box: 11
Shouse, CatherineMarch 11, 19771 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 11
Shouse, CatherineMay 18, 19781 sound cassette (60 min) and 1 duplicate cassette.
- Audio box: 11
Shouse, CatherineApril 15, 19773 sound cassettes (160 min)
- Audio box: 11
Shreve, EdgarJuly 31, 19722 sound cassette (90 min) mono and 1 duplicate of tape 2.Scope and Content
Family life in Dunn-Loring, VA (ca. 1890-1945) with emphasis on transportation, the Great Depression, and the flood of 1936.; 1 abstract (2p.).
- Audio box: 11
Spaulding, Catherine KleberAugust 22, 19801 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Oakton History, Henry Hawxhurst, electric railway, Hawxhurst Family
- Audio box: 13
Sprouse, Edith MooreJune 9, 19881 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 11
Speer, Bernard A.June 18, 19801 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Oakton History, William and Cornelius Speer, Pre-Civil War, Oakton High, Waples swimming hole, Dr. Edward Latch-Methodist Minister, House of Representatives, C.T. Rice, Jermantown, Church of the Brethren, Interurban, Hunter's Mill
- Audio box: 11
Stunz, W. MayoJune 11, 19801 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Oakton History, Chain Bridge Road, Oakton Elementary, Trolley Line, Auto Railer, Fairgrounds, Gray's Nursery, Stuntz Family
- Audio box: 11
Swink, C.C.October 28, 19721 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.
- Audio box: 12
Vozzolo, Elizabeth MaryFebruary 7, 19771 sound cassette (60 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Community life in Fairfax County, VA(ca. 1850-1975) with emphasis on Wakefield Chapel, Part 3.; 13 page transcript.
- Audio box: 12
Vozzolo, Elizabeth MaryNovember 18, 19761 sound cassette (20 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Family life in Fairfax County, VA (ca. 1850-1970) with emphasis on Wakefield Chapel(1850-1972), Part 1.; 1 page transcript.
- Audio box: 12
Vozzolo, Elizabeth MaryDecember 10, 19761 sound cassette (30 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Family life in Fairfax County, VA (ca. 1850-1975) with emphasis on Wakefield Chapel, Part 2.; 16 page transcript.
- Audio box: 12
Wagner, Mabel19723 sound cassettes (45 min) monoScope and Content
Family life in Langley, VA (ca. 1890-1970) with emphasis on transportation, the Langley Citizens Association, and local legends; 21 page transcript.
- Audio box: 12
Wagstaff, R. Edward19663 sound cassettes (150 min) mono and 1 duplicate of each cassette.Scope and Content
The struggle to save Sully Plantation (Fairfax County, VA)during the development of Dulles Airport (ca. 1920-1965) with emphasis on Wakefield Chapel(1850-1972), Part 1.; 1 abstract (2p.). Access copy available on CD in box 24.
- Audio box: 12
Wakefield, Lowell T., Jr.December 9, 19762 sound cassettes (90 min) mono and 1 duplicate of each cassette.Scope and Content
Family life in Annadale, VA(ca. 1915-1975) with particular emphasis on Wakefield Chapel.; 7 page transcript.
- Audio box: 12
Walker, Bertha Bowmen (Mrs. Wilbur)October 5, 19801 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Oakton History, David Walker, Chantilly, Church of the Brethren, Dairy farming
- Audio box: 12
Walker, VernonAugust 25, 19812 sound cassettes.
- Audio box: 12
Webb, Ernest E.February 12, 19721 sound cassette (30 min) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Family life in Langley, VA(ca. 1910-1960) with emphasis on roads, transportation, and suburbanization.; 5 page transcript.
- Audio box: 12
Wells, HarryAugust 2, 19831 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.
- Audio box: 12
West, WilliamOctober 2, 19744 sound cassettes.Scope and Content
Black community life in and around Vienna, VA (ca. 1870-1940) with emphasis on Wakefield Chapel(1850-1972), Part 1.; 72 page transcript.
- Audio box: 12
West, WilliamSeptember 17, 19742 sound cassettes (60 min.) mono 4 CD copies are available.Scope and Content
Life in the back community of Vienna, VA (ca. 1870-1960).; 67 page transcript.
- Audio box: 13
West, WilliamSeptember 17, 1974Duplicate cassette for interview in box 12.Scope and Content
Life in the back community of Vienna, VA (ca. 1870-1960).; 67 page transcript.
- Audio box: 13
West, WilliamJanuary 22,19702 sound cassette (90 min.) mono and 1 duplicate set.Scope and Content
A student's and teacher's reminiscences of the black school of Fairfax County, VA (ca. 1875-1955).; 14 page transcript.
- Audio box: 13
West, William19711 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.
- Audio box: 13
Wilkens, AnneMay 20, 19741 sound cassette (60 min.) mono and 1 duplicate cassette. Available in digital format.Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a member of the Fairfax County (VA) Board of Supervisors with emphasis on government, zoning, and bond issues.; 25 page transcript.
- Audio box: 13
Williams, Frank E.June 16, 19811 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Oakton History
- Audio box: 13
Winston, Gertrude ChesleyMay 7, 19701 sound cassette (45 min.) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Education in Fairfax County, VA (ca. 1920-1970)reminiscences of a school teacher.; 11 page transcript.
- Audio box: 13
Woodson, W.T.September 21, 19691 sound cassette (35 min.) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Administration of Fairfax County, VA schools (ca. 1929-1961) With emphasis on salaries for teachers.; 1 abstract (1p.).
- Audio box: 13
Woodson, W.T.September 21, 19701 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.
- Audio box: 13
Wynkoop, Virgie WellsNovember 11, 19771 sound cassette (30 min.) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Community life in Vienna, VA (ca. 1890-1960) with emphasis on education.; 10 page transcript.
Contains 60 taped interviews between 1962 and 1990. The interviews deal primarily with changes in Northern Virginia since World War II.
- Audio box: 1
Backus, Florence with Clyde ShepherdSeptember 30, 19842 sound cassettes and 1 duplicate of each cassette.
- Audio box: 1
Bates, Mildred D.May 6, 19702 sound cassette (11 min.) monoScope and Content
The Navy School and other schools in Pender, VA (ca. 1920-1940).; 1 abstract (1p.).
- Audio box: 1
Bennett, MabelDecember 6, 19821 sound cassette (35 min.) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Family life in Fairfax, VA (ca. 1910-1980).; 1 abstract (2p.).
- Audio box: 5
Bittenger, McCleanundatedScope and Content
Civil War
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Chopek, Joseph B.March 19, 19851 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Of the Little River Management Company.
- Audio box: 3
Clay, Edwin S. III.February 16, 19891 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Director of Fairfax County Libraries.; transcript.
- Audio box: 3
Coston, Otis "Skip"September 3, 19851 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
transcript
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Curtice, CubaJuly 11, 19852 sound cassettes
- Audio box: 6
Day, Anna S.July 7, 19831 sound cassette (60 mi.) monoScope and Content
Family life in Dranesville, VA-(ca. 1915-1974).; 1 abstract (5p.).
- Audio box: 5
Donn, James with Joseph Ellis.February 3, 19842 sound cassettes
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Durham, C.J.S. (Jack)March 3, 19832 sound cassettes (105 min.) monoScope and Content
Community life in Great Falls, VA (ca. 1927-1983), discussion of Durham's government service career and the restoration of his home, the 223 year old "Towlston Grange".; 1 abstract (5p.).
- Audio box: 3
Ellis, JosephOctober 28, 19831 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.
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Ellis, Joseph with James DonnFebruary 3, 19842 sound cassettes and 1 duplicate of each cassette.
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Ellis, JosephDecember 2, 19822 sound cassettes (90 min.) mono and 2 duplicates of each cassette.Scope and Content
Work, family, and community life in the black community of Dranesville, VA. (ca. 1910-1980).; 1 abstract (5p.).
- Audio box: 4
Farrell, Gertrude S.December 9, 19832 sound cassettes (90 min.) mono and 2 duplicates of each cassette.Scope and Content
Family and community life in Falls Church, VA (ca. 1917-1980)with emphasis on transportation, the Depression, and government jobs.; 1 abstract (4p.).
- Audio box: 4
Felton, George W.August 30, 19841 sound cassette and 2 duplicate cassettes.
- Audio box: 5
Foote, Evelyn P. Brig. General at Ft. Belvoir.July 13, 19891 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.
- Audio box: 5
Gerald, BillDecember 27, 19851 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.
- Audio box: 5
Gotthardt, Viola ShreveDecember 2, 19822 sound cassettes (90 min.) mono and 1 duplicate of each cassette.Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a long time Dunn Loring, VA resident (ca. 1915-1980).; 1 abstract (4p.).
- Audio box: 5
Greear, Virginia McFarlandOctober 21, 19821 sound cassette (60 min.) mono and 2 duplicate cassettes.Scope and Content
Family life in Floris and Herndon, VA (ca. 1900-1982)with emphasis on education, church activities, the Great Depression, and World War II.; 1 abstract (3p.).
- Audio box: 5
Guinee, JohnFebruary 4, 19821 sound cassette.
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Hawkes, Dean Robert T.April 17, 19901 sound cassette.
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Hazel, John T.December 27, 19851 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 6
Healy, MichaelAugust 20, 19811 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 6
Hogle, JanetJanuary 3, 19861 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Burke Center
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Home Demonstration Historyundated1 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Donated by Cuba Curtice
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Jackson, SelenaDecember 9, 19831 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.
- Audio box: 7
Jessup, GeorgiaOctober 20, 19864 sound cassettes.
- Audio box: 7
Keating, GladysAugust 2, 19842 sound cassettes.
- Audio box: 7
Kephart, HermanNovember 4, 19822 sound cassettes (90 min.) mono and 1 duplicate of each cassette.Scope and Content
Community life in Herndon,(ca. 1920-1930)with emphasis on Dulles Airport, Herndon Female Seminary, and the Great Depression.; 1 abstract (3p.).
- Audio box: 7
Kielsgard, FredJuly 19842 sound cassettes.
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Kielsgard, FredAugust 14, 19851 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Burke Center
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Legato SchoolMay 7, 19701 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Group discussion for centennial school project.
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Lewis, Amos L.November 10, 19821 sound cassette (60 min.) mono and 2 duplicate cassettes.Scope and Content
Community life in Vienna, VA (ca. 1936-1960) with emphasis on land acquisition and development.; 1 abstract (2p.).
- Audio box: 8
Lewis, John G.October 11, 19842 sound cassettes and 1 duplicate of each cassette.
- Audio box: 9
Little, Grace DoveJune 24, 19831 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Interview by P. Frakes and D. Evans, NVOPH
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Lukens, Horace C.October 20, 19821 sound cassette (60 min.) mono and 2 duplicate cassettes.Scope and Content
Community life in Vienna, VA (ca. 1940-1982) with emphasis on the Vienna Presbyterian Church.; 1 abstract (2p.).
- Audio box: 9
Magness, WilliamAugust 31, 19811 sound cassette.
- Audio box: 9
Matthews, FrankJune 28, 19842 sound cassettes and 1 duplicate of each cassette.
- Audio box: 9
McCulloch, Mary K.February 2, 19891 sound cassette and 1 duplicate cassette.
- Audio box: 9
Moore, PatriciaJanuary 3, 19861 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Burke Center.
- Audio box: 9
Mullady, Bernard R.December 13, 19832 sound cassettes and 1 duplicate of tape 2.
- Audio box: 9
Oliver, WillardOctober 20, 19822 sound cassettes (90 min.) mono and 2 duplicates of each cassette.Scope and Content
Community life in Great Falls, VA (ca. 1910-1982) with emphasis on place name changes within Fairfax County.; 1 abstract (5p.).
- Audio box: 10
Peterson, MiltonAugust 13, 19852 sound cassettes.Scope and Content
Burke Center Partnership.
- Audio box: 10
Potter, Robert W.September 13, 19841 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Franconia.
- Audio box: 10
Rissee, EdAugust 20, 19852 sound cassettes and 1 duplicate of each cassette.Scope and Content
Burke Center Partnership.
- Audio box: 10
Robinson, Laures C.March 24, 19832 sound cassettes (70 min.) mono and 2 duplicates of each cassette.Scope and Content
Life in the black community of Centreville, VA (ca. 1895-1982) with emphasis on family relationships; with Lillian Robinson.; 1 abstract (5p.).
- Audio box: 10
Rose, Ralph1970s-1980s1 sound cassette.
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Ryan, RobertSeptember 2, 19811 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Reston
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Seeley, MarthaMarch 24, 19831 sound cassette (60 min.) mono and 1 duplicate cassette.Scope and Content
Family Life in McLean, VA (ca. 1927-1983) with emphasis on the family home, "Maplewood".; 1 abstract (4p.).
- Audio box: 11
Seeley, MarthaMarch 24, 1983Duplicate cassette of interview in box 10.
- Audio box: 11
Sharper, D. MannSeptember 22, 19831 sound cassette.Scope and Content
About October 1951.
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Shreve, Eugene G.November 18, 19822 sound cassettes (90 min.) mono and 1 duplicate of each cassette.Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a life long resident of Falls Church, VA (ca. 1890-1945) with emphasis on transportation and suburbanization.; 1 abstract (3p.).
- Audio box: 11
Steinbauer, FrancisJanuary 28, 19822 sound cassettes and 1 duplicate of each cassette.Scope and Content
Reston Land Corps.
- Audio box: 11
Stutz, PamDecember 11, 19851 sound cassette.Scope and Content
Burke Center.
- Audio box: 11
Van Patten, Charles H.January 12, 19832 sound cassette (60 min.) mono and 2 duplicates of tape 1 and 1 duplicate of tape 2.Scope and Content
Community life in Great Falls, VA (ca. 1923-1983) with emphasis on the operation of Colvin Run.; 1 abstract (2p.).
- Audio box: 12
Van Patten, Charles H.January 12, 1983Duplicate of interview in box 11.Scope and Content
Community life in Great Falls, VA (ca. 1923-1983) with emphasis on the operation of Colvin Run.; 1 abstract (2p.).
- Audio box: 12
Welch, FrankieJune 28, 19882 sound cassettes.
- Audio box: 13
Whitesdies, William.February 9, 19892 sound cassettes.
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Woods, R. LangdonFebruary 13, 19852 sound cassettes.
Contains 50 interview transcripts and abstracts between 1962 and 1988 that document community and family life, careers, etc… in the Northern Virginia Area.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 1
Balderson, Jean and Price, ShirleyMay 18, 19812 copies of a 3 page abstract and 1 copy of a 3 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
Community life in Reston, Va (ca. 1963-1981): with emphasis on the developers and Robert E. Simon's Master Plan for Reston.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 3
Beard, JosephNovember, 197421 page transcriptScope and Content
Transcript of a tape recorded interview with Joseph Beard on agriculture in Fairfax County.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 4
Beard, JosephMarch 6, 197925 page transcriptScope and Content
Transcript of an interview with Joseph Beard and Holden Harrison on agriculture in Fairfax County.
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Bennett, Mabel and Lucas, ElsieDecember 6, 19822 page abstractScope and Content
The primary subject matter in this interview is of the family life and activities in the area of the old Fairfax County Court House and two or three blocks in each direction.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 6
Bles, Marcus J.July 22, 19753 page abstract and 4 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
This interview includes Mr. Bles' recollections of growth in Fairfax County, Virginia (ca. 1939-1975), his ownership of a construction company and his land development plans for Tysons Corner.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 7
Brumsted, Margareth R.August 22, 1984 and August 23, 19842 copies of a 7 page abstract and 13 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
This is an interview with the wife of a career Navy officer. Discussion focuses on the joys and benefits and the trials and tribulations of moving in order to serve the country.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 9
Cleveland, JamesFebruary 4, 198231 page transcriptScope and Content
This is an interview with James Cleveland, head of marketing for Reston Land Corporation, Reston, Virginia.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 10
Dawson, RobertSeptember 14, 19812 page abstract and 2 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
Interview with Robert Dawson, who was editor for the Reston Times from April 1968 thru March 1978. Citizen issues discussed.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 11
Day, Anna S.July 7, 19834 page abstract and 6 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
Reminiscences of a Fairfax County, Virginia native (ca. 1910-1980): with emphasis on family and farm life.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 13
Dunn, PearlAugust 20, 19712 copies of 31 page transcriptScope and Content
Family life in Merrifield, VA; 31 page transcript
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Durham, C.J.S. (Jack)March 3, 19835 page abstract and 8 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
The interview begins at the time Mr. Durham came to the Washington are in 1927, continues with his early years in the federal government, his reminiscences of neighbors and life in Great Falls, Virginia in the 1930s, some of the history of the 223-year old home in lives in, and includes memories of the depression, personalities, politics, and episodes of his life.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 15
Durham, C.J.S. (Jack)June 23, 198320 page transcriptScope and Content
Interview with Jack Durham.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 18
Ellmore, Elizabeth and Emma (Middleton, Rebecca)March 8, 19792 copies of a 25 page transcriptScope and Content
In this interview Elizabeth and Emma Ellmore as well as Rebecca Middleton discussed the Floris Vocational School.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 21
Flakne, Joseph T.July 11, 197955 page transcriptScope and Content
In this interview Joseph T. Flakne discusses his life.
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Flakne, Joseph T.December 23, 198324 page transcriptScope and Content
In this interview Joseph T. Flakne discusses his life and career in U.S. Government.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 23
Flakne, Joseph T.December 23 1983 and March 2, 198427 page transcript and 31 page handwritten transcriptScope and Content
In this interview Joseph T. Flakne discusses his life.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 24
Flakne, Joseph T.November 5, 198731 page transcriptScope and Content
In this interview Mr. Flakne discusses his 1926 trip to the Western United States.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 25
Flakne, Joseph T.November 17, 19872 copies of 56 page transcriptScope and Content
In this interview Mr. Flakne discusses his experiences in working with women.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 27
Goldsmith, AlbertSeptember 12, 19813 copies of 2 page abstract and 1 copy of a 2 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
Albert Goldsmith talks about the desire to live in Reston, Virginia. The Simon concept of cluster housing was very appealing to Goldsmith and his family. Some discussion of Resident Associations and the problems they tried to address. Topics covered included ROA - Reston and ABR - Architectural Board Review.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 2
Grubisich, ThomasSeptember 23, 198125 page transcriptScope and Content
Interview with Thomas Grubisich about the Reston Connection.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 4
Haight, AlexJune 6, 19716 page transcriptScope and Content
Interviewed Alex Haight about some of his projects aside from the farm.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 5
Haight, AlexJuly 15, 197111 page transcriptScope and Content
Interview with Alex Haight on Portici and Mountain View.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 6
Haight, AlexSeptember 13, 197120 page transcriptScope and Content
Interview with Alex Haight.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 7
Haight, AlexMarch 23, 19737 page summaryScope and Content
Regarding Little Sully.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 8
Harrison, Louise and Hoge, DorothyMay 14, 197024 page transcriptScope and Content
In this interview Mrs. Harrison, who was principal of Nacy School, and Mrs. Hoge, who was principal of Hayfield Elementary School, discuss their remembrances of some of the early days in the Fairfax County schools.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 10
Henderson, Dr. E.B.196235 page transcriptScope and Content
Interview with Dr. E.B. Henderson.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 11
Henderson, Dr. E.B.196621 page transcriptScope and Content
Interview with Dr. E.B. Henderson.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 12
Henderson, Dr. and Mrs. E.B.June 13, 196914 page transcriptScope and Content
In this interview Dr. and Mrs. E.B. Henderson discuss negro education - James Lee Elementary School.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 13
Hirst, Edna BennettJanuary 25, 19779 page transcriptScope and Content
This is an interview with Mrs. Edna Hirst at Goodwin House on the twenty-fifth of January 1977, and she is talking about the Wakefield Chapel.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 14
Ingebretsin, KarlAugust 25, 19812 copies of 2 page abstract and 1 copy of 3 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
Karl Ingebrestin a former CIA employee came to Reston in 1966. He was hired to get the home owner associations to unite and straighten out their differences. Discussion of the relationship between developers and residents. Job accomplishments and disappointments are discussed.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 15
Jackson, JohnFebruary 8, 198859 page transcriptScope and Content
In this interview Mr. Jackson talks about his life.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 19
Keenan, EdithSeptember 10, 19813 page abstract and 4 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
In this interview Ms. Keenan discusses the growth of the new town and people involved in its development.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 20
Keith, JamesMarch 11, 197417 page transcriptScope and Content
In this interview Judge James Keith talks about Fairfax County and Northern Virginia as well as his life.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 30
Millan, JohnJune 16, 19732 page summary and 4 pages of handwritten notesScope and Content
Interview with John Millan.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 31
Millard, Emma and LouiseNovember 15, 19722 copies of 50 page transcriptScope and Content
Family life in Vienna and Herndon, VA. (ca. 1920 1935) with emphasis on Colvin Run Mill, schools, roads, and transportation.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 2
PearsonOctober 26, 197843 page transcriptScope and Content
Interview with Mr. Pearson
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Pennino, MarthaFebruary 23, 19823 page abstract and 4 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
Martha Pennino, member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, was a guiding force in the development of the new town of Reston, Virginia. Her work for Reston has covered the period from 1968-1982. The work she has accomplished includes: Transportation; Retail and industrial development and the availability of residences to all economic groups. She considers that she provided much of the leadership needed to get Reston into a viable community and town.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 8
Pulley, Anne and Watt, GraceNovember 11, 197611 page abstractScope and Content
In this interview Mrs. Pulley and Mrs. Watt discussed rural living on Wakefield Chapel Road.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 9
Pulley, Anne and Watt, GraceJanuary 6, 197717 page transcriptScope and Content
This is the second interview with Mrs. Pulley and Mrs. Watt.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 10
Reston Land Corp. - Group InterviewApril 14, 198133 page transcriptScope and Content
This was a group interview at the office of Reston Land Corporation with Peter McCandless; Fran Steinbauer, who was the president of Reston Land Corporation; Mike Was, who was the vice president of Marketing; Jim Todd who was the president of the parent company, Mobil Land Corporation; and Jim Cleveland who was the executive vice president and general manager of Reston Land Corporation.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 14
Scherzer, Dr. JohnJuly 29, 19822 copies of 2 page abstract and 2 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
In this interview Dr. Scherzer, then director of the Fellowship Houses in Reston, Virginia discusses the acquisition of land and the completion of units over the years of growth in Reston. He also discusses funding and the growing need to house the elderly in Northern Virginia.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 18
Shepherd, ClydeSeptember 30, 19846 page abstract and 8 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
In this interview Mr. Shepherd discusses community life in Glencarlyn, Arlington County, Virginia (ca. 1922-1984): with emphasis on landmarks, civic affairs and celebrations.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 22
Swink, C. C.October 28, 197233 page transcriptScope and Content
Interview with C.C. Swink about his life in Northern Virginia.
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Todd, JamesJanuary 29, 1982
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Ushio, JudiJuly 29, 19822 copies of 2 page transcript and 2 page handwritten transcriptScope and Content
Judi Ushio, President of the Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA) discusses at length the function of the association. Further topics under discussion include, how members are elected or appointed, future projects and plans for the association.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 26
Vozzolo, Elizabeth M. BesleyNovember 18, 1976, December 10, 1977 and February 7, 197713 page transcriptScope and Content
Community life in Fairfax County, VA(ca. 1850-1975) with emphasis on Wakefield Chapel, Part 3.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 27
Wagner, Mabel197221 page transcriptScope and Content
Family life in Langley, VA (ca. 1890-1970) with emphasis on transportation, the Langley Citizens Association, and local legends.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 28
Wakefield, Vic and GloriaJanuary 22, 197713 page transcriptScope and Content
Interview with Vic and Gloria Wakefield.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 31
Whyte, JackOctober 18, 19776 page interview summary and handwritten interview notesScope and Content
Interview with Jack Whyte regarding cook, clay, squatter on Seoane property, and Merrifield, Virginia.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 33
Wynkoop, Virgie WellsNovember 11, 197710 page transcriptScope and Content
Community life in Vienna, VA (ca. 1890-1960) with emphasis on education.
Contains 44 interview transcripts and abstracts between 1972 and 1989 that deal primarily with changes in Northern Virginia since World War II.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 2
Bates, MildredFebruary 9, 19834 page abstract and 5 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
In this interview Mrs. Bates talked about growing up in Fairfax and Alexandria between the two World Wars, touching on family history, local industry, transportation, and changes in the community.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 8
Chopek, Joseph B.March 19, 19852 page abstractScope and Content
In this interview Mr. Chopek discusses what began his historic preservation business, how the he came to buy the Ellicott Building, among other issues about his business and the Ellicott Building.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 12
Descendants and Friends of the Millard Family of Calvin Run MillOctober 9, 19832 page abstract and 4 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
In this interview the conversations touched on the genealogy of the Millard Family, stories handed down, memories of former times, work and recreation, and changes that have occurred.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 16
Ellis, JosephDecember 2, 19825 page abstract and 9 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
This interview discusses the life of Deacon Joseph Ellis, a black resident of the Dranesville, Virginia area. A deeply religious man, Mr. Ellis dwells on his Christian upbringing and the close ties of family and church. He relates his thoughts to work ethic, describing the various jobs he held through the years including butchering, truck farming, and fence building. Stories of his mother's herb healing and mid-wifing; gypsy spells and trances are related. His grandmother, Lettie Ellis, along with his father, Solomon, and two uncles, came from Louisiana. His grandfater George Sims was a blacksmith.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 17
Ellis, JosephOctober 28, 19834 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
Interview with Ellis Joseph.
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Farrell, Gertrude S.December 9, 19834 page abstract and 6 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
Mrs. Farrell spoked about her childhood in Falls Church, where, except for brief periods, she has lived on one block since 1917. Schools and streets and transportation in the area are touched on, as are her jobs in Washington. She recounts her thoughts and memories of the area, the changes that have occurred, and other reminiscences of the Depression, prohibition, and church activities.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 20
Felton, George W.August 30, 19843 page abstract and 4 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
George W. Felton discusses his twenty-nine year career in teaching in Fairfax County, Virginia (Ca. 1954-1984). He explains his advancement from he classroom to the Principal's office. Also discussed are the athletic programs he conducted for both the school system and the Parks and Recreation Division of Fairfax County.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 26
Foote, Evelyn P. Brig. General at Fort BelvoirJuly 13, 198917 page transcriptScope and Content
Interview with Brigadier General Evelyn P. Foote.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 28
Goldsmith, JudySeptember 12, 19812 page abstract and 2 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
In this interview Judy Goldsmith discusses the original owners of their townhouse cluster and the changes the either years have brought. Women's roles have seen great changes and how Reston meets many of their needs as far as community is discussed.
- Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 29
Gotthardt, Viola ShreveDecember 2, 19824 page abstract and 6 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
The interview focuses on Mrs. Gotthardt's youth in Dunn Loring and includes mention of roads and their name changes, the RRs, school in Washington, recreation, libraries and the beginning of the Fairfax County system, memories of the influenza epidemic and prohibition, activities of the Home Demonstration Clubs, severe winters, and other changes she has witnessed.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 1
Greear, Virginia McFarlandOctober 21, 19823 page abstractScope and Content
Life story of 89 year-old resident of the Floris-Herndon, Virginia area, including descriptions of early schools, farming techniques, church activities, occupations during the Depression and World War II, leisure activities such as entertainment at the Darlington Grove, the Herndon fire of 1917, the influenza of 1918, marriage at age 51, voting for Woodrow Wilson, views of changes caused by increased population, courting, locations of former businesses, and current interest and activity in Herndon Historical Society.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 3
Guinee, JohnFebruary 4, 198224 page transcriptScope and Content
In this interview Mr. Guinee talks about his association with the Reston development and GOREDCO.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 9
Healy, MichaelAugust 20, 19812 copies of 2 page abstract and 1 copy of 2 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
In this interview Mr. Healy discusses community life in Reston, Virginia with emphasis on the Home Owners Associations and the conflict before their merger.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 16
Jackson, SelenaDecember 9, 19832 page abstract and 4 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
In this interview Mrs. Jackson talks about her family, friends, neighbors, church, transportation, gardens, and changes.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 17
Jessup, GeorgiaOctober 20, 198619 page transcriptScope and Content
In this interview Ms. Jessup talks about her life.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 18
Keating, GladysAugust 4, 19842 page abstractScope and Content
In this interview Mrs. Gladys expressed her interest in getting history of Franconia put together and provided further leads to follow.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 21
Kephart, HermanNovember 4, 19823 page abstract and 5 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
In this interview Mr. Herman talks about his early life, school, work, and father's occupation as a cabinet maker. He touches on various aspects of Herndon and environs including Herndon Hotel, cider making, dairy area, movie theatre, his first radio, stories during prohibition, depression of 1929, shopping after WWII, Pender fire tower, Herdon Female Seminary, Dulles Airport, stores, hunting, and fishing.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 22
Kielsgard, FrederickJuly 30, 19842 copies of 3 page summaryScope and Content
This interview concerned Mr. Kielsgard's father who was a native of Denmark and very active in business in Fairfax County in the 1920s through the 1950s. After it was accidentally terminated there was further interview on October 29, 1984 and a written summary of that interview is also included.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 23
Lewis, AmosNovember 10, 19822 page abstract and 4 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
Most of the interview centered on Mr. Lewis's land on Glyndon Street in Vienna - the background information on how he came to move to this area, moving his family from Oklahoma in 1936, clearing the land, building his house, neighbors, his conflicts with the town over sewer and water easements and connections, and also about his job with the National Bureau of Standards designing circuits for boundary lights at airports.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 24
Lewis, John G.October 11, 19844 page abstract and 7 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
In this interview Mr. Lewis gives background information and has an extensive discussion on Loundon County and some of the restorations.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 25
Little, Grace DoveJune 24, 19832 page abstractScope and Content
In this interview Mrs. Grace (Dove) Little talks about large family reunions during the summer that sounded typical of that good American tradition: Fish Fries, greeting the newest married person or baby, outside games (croquet or ball games, etc...).
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 26
Lukens, Horace C.October 20, 19822 page abstractScope and Content
In this interview Mr. Horace discusses community life in Vienna, Virginia (ca. 1940-1982).
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 27
Magness, BillAugust 31, 19822 page abstract and 2 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
William Magness was a corporate employee of Gulf Oil Corporation and was brought into Reston to help it become a financially feasible enterprise. He was to be trained by Bob Ryan, who was a consultant, who served in the transition between Robert Simon and Bill Magnee. Also discussed is the sewer moratorium and commercial development and the success of the town.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 28
Matthews, Frank E.June 28, 19844 page abstract and 8 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
In this interview Mr. Matthews discussed community life in Northern Virginia (ca. 1944-1984): with emphasis on the "Hayloft" equity dinner theater, by the manager/owner Frank E. Matthews.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 29
McFeaters, Verna S.December 4, 19833 page abstractScope and Content
Mrs. McFeaters discusses her life as the wife of a career foreign service officer. The topics include the duties of a foreign service wife, family life overseas and the periodic return trips to Falls Church, Virginia. The narrator includes some discussion of her early life in Iowa and her work during WWII in the United States Patent Office.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 folder: 32
Mullady, BernardDecember 12, 19833 copies of 5 page abstract and 4 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
Mr. Mullady discusses his role as an active participant in the Federation of Citizens Association and the work he did in the Annandale and North Springfield area of Fairfax County. Emphasis is on schools, roads, sewers and the related problems of this high growth section of Northern Virginia. Also on the tape is a chronology on Mr. Mullady's career in government, labor organizations, and his return to government service as the Postmaster of Springfield, Virginia.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 1
Oliver, WillardOctober 20, 19825 page abstractScope and Content
In this interview Mr. Oliver discusses community life in Great Falls, Virginia (ca. 1910-1982).
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 4
Peterson, MiltonAugust 13, 198521 page transcriptScope and Content
In this interview Mr. Peterson talks about his background and how he became interested in the real estate development that has been so successful, especially in Fairfax County.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 5
Poston, BertieApril, 19802 page abstract and 5 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
In this interview Ms. Poston discusses community life in Wiehle, Virginia (1900-1980) with emphasis on the changes and the development of the new town of Reston.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 6
Potter, Robert W.September 13, 19842 page abstractScope and Content
In this interview Mr. Potter discusses the history of Franconia.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 7
Prichard, E.A.August 18, 19812 copies of 2 page abstract and 2 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
Mr. Prichard is an attorney hired by Glen Saunders to handle Robert Simon's Reston interests. He began working in 1961 when Simon had offices in Fairfax City. Zoning considerations made up a large part of Reston's business. Financial success of the "New Town" concept discussed.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 folder: 11
Rissee, EdAugust 20, 19852 copies of 13 page transcriptScope and Content
In this interview Mr. Rissee discusses his involvement in his profession and in Burke Center.
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Robinson, Laures and LillianMarch 24, 19835 page abstract and 9 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
In this interview Lillian relates her life story as a black child growing up in Virginia, but going to New Jersey with her teacher to attend school; working for a family in Washington, taking in foster children and mid-wifing after marriage.
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Saunders, GlennAugust 25, 19812 copies of 2 page abstract and 4 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
In this interview Glenn Saunders discusses community life in Reston, Virginia )ca. 1961-1981): with emphasis on the development of the planned community.
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Seeley, MarthaMarch 24, 19834 page abstract and 5 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
Childhood recollections of life on Maplewood Farm, McLean (circa 1927-1933) and a return to Maplewood until the advent of the Westgate Corporation (circa 1949-1959).
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Sharper, Daniel MannNovember 13, 19725 page summary and handwritten notesScope and Content
Summary of interview with Daniel Mann Sharper.
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Sharper, Daniel MannNovember 12, 19833 page abstractScope and Content
This interview consists of Mr. Sharper's, a long-time resident, reminiscences about Great Falls, Virginia (ca. 1910-1950).
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Shreve, Eugene G.November 18, 19823 page abstract and 6 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
Mr. Shreve talked about his father's dairy and truck farming and fruit growing, taking the produce to market in Washington, the conditions of the roads, schooling, chores, the steam and electric trains, and other aspects of his life with the emphasis on the early 1900s.
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Simon, RobertAugust 31, 198118 page transcript and 40 page handwritten transcriptScope and Content
In this interview Robert E. Simon discusses land development in Reston, Virginia.
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Steinbauer, FrancisJanuary 28, 198249 page transcriptScope and Content
This is an interview with Francis Steinbauer who was the president of Reston Land Corporation at the time.
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Van Patten, Charles H.January 24, 19837 page abstract and handwritten interview notesScope and Content
The two tapes cover the life story of a man born in rural Fairfax County who worked a Colvin Run Mill from 1923-1928, then joined the Connecticut Pie Company of Georgetown from 1928-1951. He recalls delivering feed to stores throughout the county in the 1920s that no longer exist. Happy times at the Great Falls merry-go-round are remembered, as well as the square dances in farmer's barn or at the Grange in Great Falls. Fairs in Frederick, Maryland, and Richmond, Virginia, are discussed.
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Walker, VernonAugust 25, 19812 page abstract and 3 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
Vernon Walker, who was hired by Robert E. Simon as director of the Reston Nature Center, discusses the growth and development of Reston, Virginia. Citizens committees and cluster groups accomplished many of the common land projects proposed by Walder. He established student internships as a means to combine the desires of the residents with the overall Simon Plan. There is a discussion of the changes within the community brought about the continued growth of the town.
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Weimer, DanielJuly 29, 19822 copies of 2 page abstract and 4 page handwritten abstractScope and Content
In this interview Mr. Weimer discusses community life in Reston, Virginia (ca. 1978-1982): with emphasis on the recreational activities.
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Woods, LangdonFebruary 13, 19852 page abstractScope and Content
Since R. Langdon Woods was the Vice President for Construction and Development of the Little River Management Company, he was interested in pointing out what had been done with the original house - what had been retained, what demolished and what modified for adaptive use as an office building.
Contains biographical notes and photos for interviewees, interview release forms, interviewer notes, and abstract worksheet and form.
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Balderson, JeanMay 18, 1981
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Bates, MildredFebruary 9, 1983
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Bennett, Mabel S.; Lucas, ElsieDecember 6, 1982
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Biographical Form
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Bles, MarcusJuly 22, 1975
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Brumsted, Margareth R.August 22, 1984 and August 23, 1984
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Bunin, LouisSeptember 11, 1981
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Caesar, IrvingJanuary 22, 1980
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Catalog of Interviews / Interview IndexApril 1, 1984
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Cataloging Form
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Cecchi, GuiseppeAugust 27, 1985
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Chopek, Joseph B.March 19, 1985
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Cleveland, JamesApril 14, 1981
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Curtice, CubaJuly 11, 1985
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Dawson, RobertSeptember 14, 1981
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Day, Anna SlackJuly 7, 1983
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Deed of Gift Checklist
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Descendants and Friends of the Millard Family of Calvin Run MillOctober 9, 1983
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Douglas, HenryApril 19, 1974
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Durham, C.J.S. (Jack)February 24, 1983
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Ellis, JosephDecember 2, 1982
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Ellis, JosephOctober 28, 1983
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Farrell, GertrudeDecember 9, 1983
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Felton, George W.August 30, 1984
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Flakne, Joseph T.July 11, 1979
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Flakne, Joseph T. (Int. Netherton, Nan)December 23, 1983 and March 2, 1984
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Flakne, JosephNovember 5 , 1987
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Goldsmith, Albertundated
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Goldsmith, JudySeptember 12, 1981
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Gotthardt, Viola ShreveDecember 2, 1982
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Greear, Virginia McFarlandundated
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Grubisich, ThomasSeptember 23, 1981
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Guinee, JohnFebruary 4 , 1982
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Haight, AlexMay 9, 1971
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Harrison, Louise and Hoge, DorothyMay 14, 1970
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Hawkes, Robert T. Jr.April 17, 1990
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Hazel, John T.December 27, 1985
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Healy, MichaelAugust 20, 1981
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Henderson, Dr. E.B.1962
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Index Formsundated
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Ingebritsen, KarlMarch 28, 1984
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Interim DirectorySeptember 4, 1985
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Interview Critiqueundated
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Interview Forms/Misc.undated
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Interview Index Form / Cataloging Form / Cassette Seriesundated
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Interviewer Notesundated
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Jackson, JohnFebruary 2, 1988
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Jackson, SelenaDecember 9, 1983
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Jessup, GeorgiaOctober 20, 1986
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Keating, GladysAugust 2, 1984
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Keenan, EdithSeptember 10, 1981
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Kephart, HermanNovember 4, 1982
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Kielsgard, FrederickOctober 29, 1984
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Lewis, AmosNovember 10, 1982
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Lewis, John G.October 11, 1984
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Little, GraceJune 24, 1983
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Lukens, HoraceOctober 20, 1982
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Magness, BillAugust 31, 1982
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Matthews, FrankJune 28, 1984
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Mullady, BernardDecember 13, 1983
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Peterson, MiltonAugust 13, 1985
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Potter, Mr. and Robert, Mrs.September 13, 1984
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Oliver, WillardOctober 20, 1982
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Prichard, E.A.August 18, 1981
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Release - Long Formundated
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Release - Short Formundated
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Reston Land Corp. - Group Interview (Clevel, James)April 14, 1981
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Robinson, Lillian and LauresMarch 24, 1983
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Saunders, GlennAugust 25, 1981
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Scherzer, JohnJuly 29, 1982
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Scull, David1985
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Seeley, MarthaMarch 24, 1983
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Shreve, EugeneNovember 18, 1982
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Smith, Barbara M.September 19, 1969
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Smith, Barbara MaryMay 5, 1995
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Steinbauer, FrancisApril 14, 1981
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Table Records / Fairfax County CommissionJanuary 22, 1989
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Tape Abstract Formundated
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Tape Abstract Worksheet
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Todd, JamesJanuary 29, 1982
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Ushio, JudiJuly 29, 1982
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Van Patten, CharlesJanuary 24, 1983
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Wakefield, Vic and GloriaJanuary 22, 1977
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Weimer, DanielJuly 29, 1982
Contains the Northern Virginia Leadership Project interviews. Roy Rosenzweig, a professor in Mason's History Department, supervised the final phase of the project. The Northern Virginia Leadership Project is a collection of interviews with prominent figures from the Northern Virginia area. The collection includes interviews conducted between the years 1990 and 1996 as well as other interview documentation such as interview forms and questions, and permissible use forms.
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Brault, AbeAugust 14, 1990
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Campbell, ElizabethMay 16, 1996
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George Mason University Past and PresentSeptember 23, 1957 and May 21, 1989
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Hazel, John T. "Til"April 27, 1993
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Hirst, OmerJuly 14, 1990
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Institutional Image: A Case Study of George Mason University1989
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Interview DocumentationFebruary 4, 1981
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Inventory, Interview Forms and Questionsundated
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Lynch, EdJuly 6, 1990
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Miller, Helen HillJuly 31, 1990
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Permissible Use Forms for John Wood and Helen MillerAugust 19, 1990 and July 31, 1990
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Prichard, EdgarAugust 8, 1990
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Transcripts on Disk1990 - 1996
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Williams, CarringtonJune 19, 1996
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Wood, John "Jack"August 19, 1990
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BraultAugust 14, 19902 microcassettes
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CampbellMay 16, 19962 microcassettes
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Hazel, John T.April 27, 19932 microcassettes
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HirstJuly 14, 19902 microcassettes
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LynchJuly 6, 19902 microcassettes
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MillerJuly 31, 19902 microcassettes
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PrichardAugust 8, 19902 microcassettes
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WilliamsJune 19, 19962 microcassettes
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Wood, John (Jack)September 9, 19901 microcassette
Contains sound reels of interviews that document community and family life, careers, etc…. in the Northern Virginia Area.
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Alden, Robert M.September 23, 19731 sound tape reelScope and Content
Life in Lewinsville, Langley, and McLean, VA(ca 1800-1960) with particular focus on Lewinsville Presbyterian Church
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Bailey, CharlesMay 6, 19701 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
The Navy School and other schools in Pender,VA; 1 abstract (1p)
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Beard, JosephApril 19, 19741 sound reelScope and Content
National lib. week at Tyson's mall part a) is the author's panel and part b) is the interview with Joseph Beard.
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Beard, JosephNovember 21, 19741 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Agricultural practices and farm life in Fairfax County, VA; 21 page transcript
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Boston, MervinMarch 8, 19731 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Family life in McLean, Va; 1 abstract (2p.)
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Mrs. Bittenger-McLeonundated1 sound reelScope and Content
Discusses the Civil War.
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Birch, Alvin AshtonJune, 19701 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Schools and transportation in Fairfax County, VA; 1 abstract(2p.)
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Black, ElizabethJune 21, 19711 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Community life in Dunn-Loring, VA; 1 abstract (2p)
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Blake, RonaldDecember 21, 19691 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Schools, farming, and transportation in Oakton, VA; 1 abstract (1p.)
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Breckenridge, Alma Williams1970s - 1980s1 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
School in Herndon, VA; 1 abstract (1p)
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Buckman, BerthaApril 28, 19701 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Woodlawn School, Fairfax County, VA; 1 abstract (2p.)
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Carey, Patricia1870 - 19704 sound reelsScope and Content
Centennial Observance
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Carter, RenaFebruary 20, 19701 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Schools in Fairfax County, VA; 12 page transcript
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Colvin Run Millundated1 sound reel
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Corner, CharlotteAugust 12, 19711 sound reel (master)Scope and Content
Community life in McLean, VA with emphasis on schools and transportation; 43 page transcript
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Downs, JoeOctober 17, 19721 sound tape reel (master)
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Dunn, PearlAugust 20, 19711 reel (master)Scope and Content
An interview with Miss Pearl Dunn, life-long resident of Merrifield, Virginia.
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Eliot, Mrs. R-SherrardSeptember 26, 19721 sound tape reel (master)
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Ellmore, EmmaMarch 21, 19711 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a Fairfax County VA. teacher with emphasis on her "Citizen of the Year" award; 1 abstract (2p)
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Falls Church Community Center DedicationOctober 19, 19681 sound reel
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Ferguson, Lulah B.August 16, 19711 sound reel tape (master)Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a school teacher in Falls Church, Floris, Herndon, and Vienna, Va; 19 page transcript.
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Ford, W. HaroldDecember 13, 19701 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Reminiscences of former teachers in Fairfax County, VA; 1 abstract (2p.).
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Gardner, Dr. WilliamOctober 24, 19721 sound reel
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Hall, Mrs. Cecile (Walter)March 15, 19701 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a teacher in Fairfax County VA, including a discussion of her father, Milton D. Hall, Superintendent of Schools for Fairfax County; 24 page transcript.
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Harrison and HogeMay 14, 19701 sound reel
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Henderson, Edwin B.June 13, 19691 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Black education in Fairfax County, VA public schools(1920-1950) with particular focus on the James Lee Elementary School; 14 page transcript.
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Hoge, DorothyJune 8, 19701 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Reminiscences of the principal of Hayfield Elementary School, Fairfax County; 1 abstract (2p.).
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Holmes, Oliver WendellOctober 3, 19721 sound tape reel (master)
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Jones, RextonFebruary 12, 19731 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
County doctors in Fairfax County, VA (ca. 1890 1930) with emphasis on Dr. James Tasker Jones and the Herndon area; 1 abstract (2p.).
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Keith, JamesMarch 11, 1974 and May 20, 19741 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a member of the Fairfax County (VA) Board of Supervisors (ca. 1956-62) with particular emphasis on politics, transportation, and suburbanization; 16 page transcript.
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Kephart, HermanMarch 16, 19731 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Community life in Herndon, VA (ca.1920-1960) with particular focus on schools, employers, and suburbanization.; 1 abstract (2p.).
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Landes, MelvinJune 24, 19691 sound tape reel(master)Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a school teacher in Fairfax County, VA-(ca. 1920-1945).; 1 abstract (3p.). page transcript.
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Legato SchoolOctober 11, 19702 sound reels
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Leigh, HassellNovember 13, 19722 sound tape reelsScope and Content
County doctors in Great Falls, Herndon, Leesburg, and Dranesville, VA.(ca. 1880-1920).; 1 abstract (1p.)
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Maddox, MayFebruary 26, 19681 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Life at Dranesville Tavern, Dranesville, VA. (ca. 1920-1965) with emphasis on tavern services, costs, and facilities; 1 abstract (2p.).
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Money, ElsieJuly 3, 19741 sound tape reel, (master)Scope and Content
Family life in Vienna, VA. (ca.1900-1960) with particular focus on schools, transportation, and country doctors.; 1 abstract (1p.).
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Osborn, IlahApril 28, 19752 sound tape reelsScope and Content
Community life in Falls Church and Mclean, VA. (cs. 1930-1975) with emphasis on schools, civic affairs, and suburbanization.; 1 abstract (3p.)
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Robinson, B. OswaldJune 23, 19701 sound tape reel (master).Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a teacher in Fairfax County, VA. (ca. 1910-1970).; 1 abstract (2p.).
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Robinson, FrederickApril 13, 19701 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
The Fairfax County(VA) School Board and school consolidation (ca. 1933-1953).; 1 abstract (1p.).
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Rogers, EdithJune 12, 19711 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Reminiscences of a school teacher in Fairfax County VA. (ca. 1915-1960) with emphasis on Forestville, Herndon, and Fairfax high schools.; 20 page transcript.
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Shreve, EdgarJuly 31, 19722 sound tape reelsScope and Content
Family life in Dunn-Loring, VA (ca. 1890-1945) with emphasis on transportation, the Great Depression, and the flood of 1936.; 1 abstract (2p.); also contains interview for C.C. Honesty on September 11, 1972 and Louise Emma Millard for November 15, 1972.
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Swink, C.C.October 28, 19721 sound tape reelScope and Content
Also contains interview with Dr. Winslow Hatch.
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Swink, C.C.August 23, 19711 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Community life in Great Falls, VA.(ca. 1915-1970) with emphasis on mill ownership, roads, and transportation.; 32 page transcript.
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Unidentified sound reelsundated
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Van Patten, FrancesAugust 19, 19711 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Family life in Great Falls, VA (ca. 1895-1930) with emphasis on Swinks Mill.; 35 page transcript.
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Wagstaff, R. Edward19661 sound tape reel(master)Scope and Content
The struggle to save Sully Plantation (Fairfax County, VA)during the development of Dulles Airport (ca. 1920-1965) with emphasis on Wakefield Chapel(1850-1972), Part 1.; 1 abstract (2p.).
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West, WilliamOctober 2, 19742 sound tape reelsScope and Content
Community life in Vienna, VA (ca. 1874-1971).; 1 abstract (2p.).
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West, WilliamSeptember 17, 19742 sound tape reelsScope and Content
Life in the back community of Vienna, VA (ca. 1870-1960).; 67 page transcript.
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West, WilliamJanuary 22,19702 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
A student's and teacher's reminiscences of the black school of Fairfax County, VA (ca. 1875-1955).; 14 page transcript.
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West, WilliamFebruary 28, 19701 sound tape reel
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Winston, Gertrude ChesleyMay 7, 19701 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Education in Fairfax County, VA (ca. 1920-1970)reminiscences of a school teacher.; 11 page transcript.
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Woodson, W.T.September 21, 19691 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Administration of Fairfax County, VA schools (ca. 1929-1961) With emphasis on salaries for teachers.; 1 abstract (1p.).
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Woodson, W.T.September 20, 19701 sound tape reel (master)Scope and Content
Legato School (ca. 1877-1930) a museum in Fairfax County (VA).; 1 abstract (2p.).