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Planned Community Archives collection, 1960-2009 #C0001
Description
An account of the resource
The Planned Community Archives collection is the largest collection of records pertaining to Reston, Virginia in the University Libraries. The materials in the collection were collected and assembled by Planned Community Archives, Inc. (PCA), of Reston, Va. PCA was a non-profit organization comprised of individuals dedicated to collecting records documenting the origins of planned communities for scholarly study. The materials were placed on deposit at George Mason University Libraries beginning in 1986. The collection consists of a variety of materials relating to planned communities across the United States with a particular emphasis on the planned community of Reston, Virginia, and international communities as well. The collection includes correspondence, reports, promotional material, brochures, newspapers, videotapes, slides, photographs, architectural drawings, and blueprints and is dated from 1960 to 2009.
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George Mason University Libraries
Language
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English
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
1960s - 2000s
Still Image
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Photograph: black and white
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8 in. x 10 in.
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Title
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Terraset Elementary School, construction
Subject
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Reston (Va.)
Architectural photographs
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph showing the front entrance to Terraset Elementary School, Reston, Virginia while under construction.
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undated
Format
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Photograph: black and white
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N/A
Type
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Image
Identifier
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C0001B108F33.jpg
Coverage
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1970s
Source
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<p><a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/pca.html">Planned Community Archives collection #C0001</a></p>
<p>Box 108, Folder 33</p>
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George Mason University Libraries
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unknown
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Title
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Planned Community Archives collection, 1960-2009 #C0001
Description
An account of the resource
The Planned Community Archives collection is the largest collection of records pertaining to Reston, Virginia in the University Libraries. The materials in the collection were collected and assembled by Planned Community Archives, Inc. (PCA), of Reston, Va. PCA was a non-profit organization comprised of individuals dedicated to collecting records documenting the origins of planned communities for scholarly study. The materials were placed on deposit at George Mason University Libraries beginning in 1986. The collection consists of a variety of materials relating to planned communities across the United States with a particular emphasis on the planned community of Reston, Virginia, and international communities as well. The collection includes correspondence, reports, promotional material, brochures, newspapers, videotapes, slides, photographs, architectural drawings, and blueprints and is dated from 1960 to 2009.
Creator
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George Mason University Libraries
Language
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English
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
1960s - 2000s
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
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35 mm slide: color
Physical Dimensions
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1 3/8 in. x 15/16 in.
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Title
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Terraset Elementary School, Reston Virginia
Subject
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Reston (Va.)
Architectural photographs
Description
An account of the resource
35 mm color slide of the front entrance to Terraset Elementary School, Reston Virginia.
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unknown
Publisher
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George Mason University Libraries
Date
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undated
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Copyright not held by George Mason University Libraries. Restricted to personal, non-commercial use only. For permission to publish, contact Special Collections & Archives, George Mason University Libraries.
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35 mm Slide: color
Language
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N/A
Type
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Image
Identifier
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C0001B185F01_1.jpg
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
1970s
Source
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<p><a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/pca.html">Planned Community Archives collection #C0001</a></p>
<p>Box 185, Folder 1</p>
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Title
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Planned Community Archives collection, 1960-2009 #C0001
Description
An account of the resource
The Planned Community Archives collection is the largest collection of records pertaining to Reston, Virginia in the University Libraries. The materials in the collection were collected and assembled by Planned Community Archives, Inc. (PCA), of Reston, Va. PCA was a non-profit organization comprised of individuals dedicated to collecting records documenting the origins of planned communities for scholarly study. The materials were placed on deposit at George Mason University Libraries beginning in 1986. The collection consists of a variety of materials relating to planned communities across the United States with a particular emphasis on the planned community of Reston, Virginia, and international communities as well. The collection includes correspondence, reports, promotional material, brochures, newspapers, videotapes, slides, photographs, architectural drawings, and blueprints and is dated from 1960 to 2009.
Creator
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George Mason University Libraries
Language
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English
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
1960s - 2000s
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Physical Dimensions
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1 3/8 in. x 15/16 in.
Original Format
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35 mm slide: color
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Title
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Crane lowering solar panels onto the roof of Terraset Elementary School, Reston Virginia
Subject
The topic of the resource
Reston (Va.)
Architectural photographs
Description
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35 mm color slide of a crane lowering solar panels onto the roof of Terraset Elementary School, Reston Virginia.
Creator
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unknown
Source
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<p><a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/pca.html">Planned Community Archives collection #C0001</a></p>
<p>Box 185, Folder 1</p>
Publisher
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George Mason University Libraries
Date
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undated
Rights
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Copyright not held by George Mason University Libraries. Restricted to personal, non-commercial use only. For permission to publish, contact Special Collections & Archives, George Mason University Libraries.
Format
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35 mm Slide: color
Language
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N/A
Type
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Image
Identifier
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C0001B185F01_2.jpg
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Carol R. Lubin papers, 1960-1981 #C0105
Description
An account of the resource
Dr. Carol Riegelman Lubin was recruited by Robert E. Simon, Jr. and joined Reston Va., Inc. in 1961 to direct community planning of educational, cultural, recreational, social, and religious activities. The Carol R. Lubin papers contain materials pertaining to Dr. Lubin's work as a consultant for social planning in Reston, Virginia. Materials include correspondence to and from Lubin pertaining to Reston activities, committees, schools, the Reston Foundation for Community Programs, the Nature Center, child care, low income housing, and other Reston initiatives and date from 1960 to 1981.
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Dr. Carol R. Lubin
Language
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English
Coverage
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1960s - 1980s
Text
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Typescript
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Title
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Introduction to Reston, Virginia
Description
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Document detailing the future development of Reston, Virginia in terms of personnel, location, transportation system, social aspects, villages, town center, schools, community buildings, recreational amenities, and industry. 9 pages.
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unknown
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C0105B07F001.pdf
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<p><a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/lubin.html">Carol R. Lubin papers #C0105</a></p>
<p>Box 7, Folder 1</p>
Publisher
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George Mason University Libraries
Date
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undated
Rights
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Copyright not held by George Mason University Libraries. Restricted to personal, non-commercial use only. For permission to publish, contact Special Collections & Archives, George Mason University Libraries.
Format
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Typescript
Language
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English
Type
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Text
Coverage
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1960s
Subject
The topic of the resource
Reston (Va.)
Master plans
children
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housing
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planning
Reston Town Center
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Sunset Hills
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Title
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Reston Black Focus records, 1960-2005 #C0137
Description
An account of the resource
During a time when Virginia was still segregated, Reston welcomed and celebrated diversity like no other community in the Commonwealth. In 1969 African American residents formed Reston Black Focus, a group dedicated to celebrating and promoting a better understanding of African-American culture. Reston Black Focus sponsored the Reston Black Arts Festival, a three-day celebration featuring African art, dance, music, poetry, and food, annually during the late 1960s through the late 1970s, as well as other programs celebrating African-American culture. The collection contains papers from the Reston Black Focus organization, such as correspondence, advertisements, and financial and general information. Also included in the collection are papers pertaining to the Reston Homeowners Association. Collection comprises 2.75 linear feet; 6 boxes.
Text
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Original Format
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Reproduction
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Title
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Lake Anne Nursery and Kindergarten of Reston, VA
Subject
The topic of the resource
Reston (Va.)
Pamphlets
Description
An account of the resource
Pamphlet for the Lake Anne Nursery and Kindergarten, 1965. Document contains information such as mission, operation, tuition, and other information pertinent to the school.
Creator
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unknown
Source
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<p><a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/restonblackfocus.html">Reston Black Focus Records #C0137</a></p>
<p>Box 4, Folder 3</p>
Publisher
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George Mason University Libraries
Date
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1965
Language
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English
Coverage
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1960s
Identifier
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C0137B04F03_1.pdf
Type
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Text
Rights
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Copyright not held by George Mason University Libraries. Restricted to personal, non-commercial use only. For permission to publish, contact Special Collections & Archives, George Mason University Libraries.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Reproduction
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Title
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Robert E. Simon, Jr. papers, 1960-2006 #C0162
Description
An account of the resource
Robert E. Simon, Jr., is the man most responsible for the creation of Reston, Virginia. Born in New York City in 1914 and educated at Harvard, Simon took over the family real estate management and development business in 1935. In 1961, with the proceeds from the sale of a family property, Carnegie Hall, Simon purchased 6,750 acres of land in Fairfax County, Virginia, which would become Reston, Virginia. Reston is now recognized as the foremost Planned Community in the United States. Simon’s vision for Reston emphasized the quality of life for the individual in a community where people could live, work, and play. The collection consists of photographs, news clippings, promotional material and booklets relating to Reston. Also included are printed material, publications, scrapbooks, and Simon’s speeches and paperwork from various conferences he attended. Materials date from 1960 to 2006.
Creator
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Robert E. Simon, Jr.
Language
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English
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
1960s - 2000s
Still Image
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Original Format
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Photograph: black and white
Physical Dimensions
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8 in. x 10 in.
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Title
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Lake Anne Nursery and Kindergarten, 1960s
Subject
The topic of the resource
Reston (Va.)
Portrait photographs
Description
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Photograph of children playing at the Lake Anne Nursery and Kindergarten (LANK), Washington Plaza.
Creator
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unknown
Source
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<a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/simon.html">Robert E. Simon, Jr. Papers #C0162</a>
<p>Box 11, Folder 10</p>
Publisher
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George Mason University Libraries
Date
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undated
Language
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N/A
Coverage
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1960s
Format
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Photograph: black and white
Type
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Image
Identifier
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C0162B011F09_5.jpg
Rights
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Copyright not held by George Mason University Libraries. Restricted to personal, non-commercial use only. For permission to publish, contact Special Collections & Archives, George Mason University Libraries.
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