1
25
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Photomechanical print
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Title
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Reston, spring-summer 1981
Subject
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Reston (Va.)
Advertisements
Description
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Advertisement in the form of a newsletter describing new Reston Land Corporation initiatives, such as North Point Village, advertisements for homebuilders and neighborhoods in Reston, amenities such as Reston Soccer, biographical sketches of Reston Land corporate officers, and news regarding other corporate activities in Reston. 8 pages.
Creator
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Reston Land Corporation
Source
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<p><a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/restonmuseum.html">Reston Museum collection #C0175</a></p>
<p>Box 7, Folder 23</p>
Publisher
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George Mason University Libraries
Date
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1981
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Photomechanical print; color
Language
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English
Type
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Text
Identifier
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C0175B07F23_1.pdf
Coverage
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1980s
community centers
industry
recreation
villages
-
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15373421b086898064da38d181481154
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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.
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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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Original Format
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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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Dulles Toll Road and Dulles Access Road, looking west
Subject
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Reston (Va.)
Aerial photographs
Description
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Aerial photograph of the Dulles Toll and Access Roads taken in the late 1980s. Visible on both sides of the highways are buildings within the industrial section of Reston, as well as the Wiehle Avenue and Reston Parkway overpasses. In the upper part of the image Dulles Airport and the Blue Ridge Mountains are visible.
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C001B107F09_01.jpg
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<p><a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/pca.html">Planned Community Archives collection #C0001</a></p>
<p>Box 107, Folder 9</p>
Creator
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unknown
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George Mason University Libraries
Date
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undated
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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
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
1980s
industry
transportation
-
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4ceebcfb51e6fe89ffb695f4748f5945
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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
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8 in. x 10 in.
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Title
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Issac Newton Square and Reston industrial area, initial construction
Subject
The topic of the resource
Reston (Va.)
Aerial photographs
Description
An account of the resource
Aerial photograph showing the initial build-out of Issac Newton Square and the rest of the Reston industrial area as seen from the northeast. The Dulles Access Road and Washington & Old Dominion Railroad can be seen along the left side of the photograph. Also, the A. Smith Bowman distillery can be seen in the top right.
Creator
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unknown
Source
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<p><a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/simon.html"><span style="color:#c76941;">Robert E. Simon, Jr. Papers #C0162</span></a></p>
<p>Box 11, Folder 10</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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Photograph: black and white
Language
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N/A
Type
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Image
Identifier
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C0162B011F09_3.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
1960s
industry
Sunset Hills
transportation
-
https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/8f334c3fae2ad6b02144a58725731aaa.pdf
61ae4649a8dcb033c38b9a3bc819f04c
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Title
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Patrick Kane papers, 1967-2002 #C0176
Description
An account of the resource
Patrick Kane was a consultant, educator, advisor, and activist addressing planning and community needs in Reston, Virginia. He had been associated with Reston since 1966, when he moved there and opened his own planning firm, KRS Associates. He later created the Corporation for Community Development a planning organization which worked on a number of planning projects, particularly, a renewal of Reston's Lake Anne Village. He served on the Reston Community Association, the Dulles Corridor Task Force, and was the first president of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. The Patrick Kane papers include items related to Patrick Kane's community related service activities and his professional life. The papers include correspondence, Reston materials, and articles from various publications, and materials pertaining to the Dulles Corridor Task Force. The collection spans the years 1967 to 2002.
Creator
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Patrick Kane
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 to get 125-bed General Hospital
Subject
The topic of the resource
Reston (Va.)
Publicity
Description
An account of the resource
Gulf Reston, Inc. press release of February 13, [1973] detailing plans to build a 125-bed hospital in Reston, Virginia. 3 pages.
Creator
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Flynn, R.A.
Source
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<p><a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/kane.html">Patrick Kane Papers #C0176</a></p>
<p>Box 7, Folder 1</p>
Publisher
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George Mason University Libraries
Date
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1973-02-13
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Format
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Reproduction
Language
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English
Type
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Text
Identifier
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C0176B07F01_1.pdf
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
hospitals
industry
-
https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/e78beb0d9a42b216b9c291179a220c29.pdf
51ecfff108d8e32afc579fe942e73146
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Title
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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.
Creator
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Dr. Carol R. Lubin
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 - 1980s
Text
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Original Format
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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.
Creator
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unknown
Identifier
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C0105B07F001.pdf
Source
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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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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
environment
housing
industry
planning
Reston Town Center
schools
Sunset Hills
transportation
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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
A language of the resource
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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Physical Dimensions
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8in. x 10 in.
Original Format
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Photograph: black and white
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Title
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Reston industrial area, group facilities complex, type "A" units
Subject
The topic of the resource
Reston (Va.)
Architectural drawings
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of Reston industrial area drawing. This image is a plan for the type "A" units of the first industrial campus in Reston, Issac Newton Square. Image shows exterior and landscape design features from an overhead perspective as well as side elevations.
Creator
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Rouse, Dubin, and Ventura
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 11, Folder 10</p>
Publisher
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George Mason University Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
undated
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
Contributor
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Rouse, Dubin, and Ventura
Format
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Photograph: black and white
Type
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Image
Identifier
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C0162B011F10_4.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.
industry
planning
-
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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
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Robert E. Simon, Jr.
Language
A language of the resource
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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Photograph: black and white
Physical Dimensions
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8 in. x 10 in.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Reston industrial area, group facilities complex
Subject
The topic of the resource
Reston (Va.)
Architectural drawings
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of Reston industrial area drawing. This image is a plan for first industrial campus in Reston, Issac Newton Square. Image shows exterior and landscape design features from an overhead perspective.
Creator
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Rouse, Dubin, and Ventura
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 11, Folder 10</p>
Publisher
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George Mason University Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
undated
Language
A language of the resource
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
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
C0162B011F10_5.jpg
Contributor
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Rouse, Dubin, and Ventura
Format
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Photograph: black and white
Type
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Image
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.
industry
planning
-
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Title
A name given to the resource
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
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Robert E. Simon, Jr.
Language
A language of the resource
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
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Photograph: black and white
Physical Dimensions
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8 in. x 10 in.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Reston industrial master plan
Subject
The topic of the resource
Reston (Va.)
Architectural drawings
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of Reston industrial master plan drawing depicting land use, natural features, and roads.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
James M. Rice Associates
Rouse, Dubin, & Ventura
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<p><a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/simon.html">Robert E. Simon, Jr. Papers #C0162</a> </p>
<p>Box 11, Folder 10</p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
undated
Language
A language of the resource
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
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
George Mason University Libraries
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
James M. Rice Associates
Rouse, Dubin, & Ventura
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photograph: black and white
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Image
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
C0162B011F10_6.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.
industry
planning