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Conklin and Rossant Reston Project collection, 1966-1990 #C0161
Description
An account of the resource
Architects William J. Conklin and James S. Rossant were instrumental in the design and construction of Reston’s first project, Lake Anne Village. As members of Whittlesey and Conklin, Architects (later known as Conklin and Rossant, Architects), Conklin and Rossant were responsible the original master planning of Reston and the individual design of buildings at Lake Anne. Their innovative concept to create several high-density villages, each with a village center employing mixed-use concepts, was at the heart of the Reston Master Plan approved in 1962 by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The collection contains items that relate to the early construction and planning of Reston by Conklin and Rossant, Architects including plans, reports, correspondence, and brochures about Reston. It also contains photographs, drawings and negatives which were used in the construction and promotion of Reston. Materials date from 1966 to 1990.
Creator
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William J. Conklin
James S. Rossant
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 - 1990s
Text
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Reproduction
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Title
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Lake Anne Village Center historic district
Subject
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Reston (Va.)
Books
Description
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Publication which details Lake Anne Village, Reston Virginia as an historic district within Fairfax County, Virginia. Discusses the history of Lane Anne Village Center, its historical and architectural significance, buildings, and explanation of the historical district concept. 23 pages.
Creator
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Fairfax County Virginia
Publisher
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George Mason University Libraries
Date
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1983-10
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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.
Language
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English
Type
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Text
Identifier
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C0161B020F050_1.pdf
Coverage
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1980s
Source
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<p><a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/conklinrossant.html">Conklin and Rossant Reston project collection </a></p>
<p>Box 20, Folder 50</p>
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Reproduction
celebrations
villages
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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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Title
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Festival '74: Reston Black Focus, Inc.
Subject
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Reston (Va.)
Pamphlets
Description
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Booklet for the 1974 Reston Black Arts Festival. Booklet contains schedule of activities for the three-day event; photographs from previous festivals; advertisements; and lists of supporters, presenters, and staff. 24 pages.
Creator
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Reston Black Focus, Inc.
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 9</p>
Publisher
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George Mason University Libraries
Date
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1974-08
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.
Language
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English
Coverage
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1970s
Type
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Text
Identifier
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C0137B04F09_1.pdf
Format
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Photomechanical print: color
celebrations
diversity
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Title
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Robert E. Simon, Jr. papers, 1960-2006 #C0162
Description
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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
Text
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Original Format
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Reproduction
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Title
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Reston Community Center dedication, May 20, 1979
Subject
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Reston (Va.)
Souvenir programs
Description
An account of the resource
Program for the dedication of the Reston Community Center, May 20, 1979. Program contains information about the ceremony-related events, a floor plan of the center, lists of board members and sponsors. 10 pages.
Creator
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unknown
Source
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<p><a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/simon.html">Robert E. Simon, Jr. papers #C0162 </a></p>
<p>Box 1, Folder 1</p>
Publisher
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George Mason University Libraries
Date
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1979-05-20
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Language
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English
Type
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Text
Identifier
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C0162B01F01_1.pdf
Coverage
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1970s
Format
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Reproduction
celebrations
community centers
organizations
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<a href="http://reston50.gmu.edu/collections/show/12">The Northern Virginia Music Center at Reston collection, 1967-1976</a> #C0191
Description
An account of the resource
The Northern Virginia Music Center at Reston was established in 1967 by the Reston Foundation for Community Programs. Its objectives were to develop the talents of young musicians and to give them the opportunity to present musical performances for Reston and Northern Virginia residents. The program, which operated until the mid- 1970s, held yearly summer camps for students of music and presented concerts throughout Northern Virginia. In 1972, the group performed in Lausanne, Switzerland. The collection contains correspondence, articles, photographs, and 56 audiotape reels which document the operation of the music center. Photographs include both images of performances as well as publicity shots of the musicians. Collection comprises 2.75 Linear feet; 6 boxes.
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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Northern Virginia Music Center at Reston concert at Lake Anne Village Center
Subject
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Reston (Va.)
Group portraits
Description
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Photograph of a performance of the Northern Virginia Music Center at Reston at Lake Anne Village Center, July 4, 1971.
Creator
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unknown
Source
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<p><a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/musiccenteratreston.html">Northern Virginia Music Center at Reston collection</a> #C0191</p>
<p>Box 1, Folder 12</p>
<p> </p>
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C0191B01F12_1.jpg
Publisher
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George Mason University Libraries
Date
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1971-07-04
Rights
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Format
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Photograph: black and white
Language
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N/A
Type
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Image
Coverage
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1970s
arts
celebrations
lakes
organizations
villages