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Guide to the Paul Grinberg Reston collection, 1962-1968 C0149 Paul Grinberg Reston

Guide to the Paul Grinberg Reston collection, 1962-1968 C0149

Paul Grinberg Reston


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George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center

Fenwick Library, MS2FL
4400 University Dr.
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
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Emily Martin

Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Identification
C0149
Title
Paul Grinberg Reston collection 1962-1968
Quantity
0.5 Linear Feet, (1 box)
General Physical Description note
(1 box)
Creator
Grinberg, Paul
Language
English .
Abstract
The Paul Grinberg Reston collection is comprised of one document case. The documents in the collection consist mostly of marketing and business reports on Reston from 1962 to 1968.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Preferred Citation

Paul Grinberg Reston collection, Collection C0149, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Paul Grinberg on March 6, 1990.

Processing Information

The Paul Grinberg Reston collection was originally attached to the larger Planned Community Archives collection currently in the Special Collections Research Center. In 2009 the documents were removed and organized into a separate collection still housed in the Special Collections Research Center at George Mason University Libraries. The old box and folder numbers are also included as part of the new arrangement.

Processed in January 2009 by Emily Martin.

Biographical Information

Paul Grinberg served as treasurer of Reston Incorporated in 1967. During that time Reston was in a transition period when the founder, Robert E. Simon, Jr., faced bankruptcy. The principal investor, Gulf Oil Corporation formed a subsidiary, Gulf Reston, Inc. in 1967 and took complete financial and operational control. Paul Grinberg created this collection during the period from the founding of Reston and concludes with the transfer of control.

Scope and Content

The Paul Grinberg Reston collection consists of one document case. The documents in the collection consist mostly of marketing and business reports on Reston from 1962 to 1968.

The only series in this collection consists of subject files that include various financial and planning reports prepared for Palindrome Corporation, a Reston clipping file, and publicity materials.

Arrangement

Organized into one series.

Missing Title Series 1: Subject Files, 1962-1968 (Box 1)

Related Material

The Special Collections and Archives also holds the Planned Community Archives and other personal papers and organizational records that document Reston, Virginia, and other planned communities.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Grinberg, Paul
  • Gulf Reston, Inc
  • Housing
  • Planned communities
  • Planned communities -- Virginia -- Reston
  • Reston (Va.)

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Grinberg, Paul
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Reston (Va.)
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Container List

Series 1: Subject Files
1962-1968
(1 box)
Scope and Contents note

This series is titled Subject Files and is organized alphabetically. The eight folders include reports about Reston, marketing analysis on Reston and newsclippings from Reston.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1
    Arthur D. Little, Planning Memoranda on Reston; Report to Simon Enterprises
    1962
    Scope and Contents note

    180.1

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 2
    James Felt and Company, Report: Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia
    1965
    Scope and Contents note

    180.2

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 3
    Kaplan Association
    1965-1966
    Scope and Contents note

    180.6

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 4
    Palindrome Corporation, Reston, Virginia
    1965
    Scope and Contents note

    180.5

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 5
    Publicity
    1968
    Scope and Contents note

    180.4

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 6
    Publicity
    1968
    Scope and Contents note

    180.4

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 7
    Reston Clippings File
    1968
    Scope and Contents note

    180.3

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 8
    Reston Market Analysis
    1966
    Scope and Contents note

    180.6

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