1 25 13 https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/832fb48d5e31db92cf79aec3493bff87.jpg 6b1e443a0e695b7cb13f01f40fbea00a 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 The actual physical size of the original image 4 in. x 6 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Children playing on sculptures at Lake Anne Village Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Portrait photographs Description An account of the resource Children, accompanied by a parent and dog, play on the Gonzalo Fonseca sculpture, The Sun Boat, at Lake Anne Village. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div class="element-text"> <div class="element-text"> <a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/conklinrossant.html">Conklin and Rossant Reston Project collection #C0161</a> Box 24, Folder 5 </div> </div> <h3> </h3> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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 Photograph: black and white Language A language of the resource N/A Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0161B24F05.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 arts children villages https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/7fe307a6a95adab91f7e629b6c0ec657.jpg 32e05db9a48ca943579f9590dbf55393 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Libraries 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 The actual physical size of the original image 8 in. x 10 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Terraset Elementary School, construction Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Architectural photographs Description An account of the resource Photograph showing the front entrance to Terraset Elementary School, Reston, Virginia while under construction. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource undated Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph: black and white Language A language of the resource N/A Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0001B108F33.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 A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/pca.html">Planned Community Archives collection #C0001</a> Box 108, Folder 33 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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. children environment schools https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/52c62eb213be30526f2234405c7f616a.jpg bfed7f44c6fdce71da98717a5bd70e50 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Libraries 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 35 mm slide: color Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 1 3/8 in. x 15/16 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Terraset Elementary School, Reston Virginia Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Architectural photographs Description An account of the resource 35 mm color slide of the front entrance to Terraset Elementary School, Reston Virginia. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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 35 mm Slide: color Language A language of the resource N/A Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 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 A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/pca.html">Planned Community Archives collection #C0001</a> Box 185, Folder 1 children schools https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/e462baa37bdada2739502a64371d1197.jpg 2ee9c1fbc8047d2b951d5f39cfef93dd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Libraries 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. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 1 3/8 in. x 15/16 in. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 35 mm slide: color Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Crane lowering solar panels onto the roof of Terraset Elementary School, Reston Virginia Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Architectural photographs Description An account of the resource 35 mm color slide of a crane lowering solar panels onto the roof of Terraset Elementary School, Reston Virginia. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/pca.html">Planned Community Archives collection #C0001</a> Box 185, Folder 1 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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 35 mm Slide: color Language A language of the resource N/A Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0001B185F01_2.jpg children environment schools https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/580d2d2cc1f9494bb530cee421c315e9.jpg 53d22818b15c93b99d808c31ac18988e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Reston Museum collection, 1962-2006 #C0175 Description An account of the resource The Reston Museum opened in 1997 and is operated by the Reston Historic Trust. The museum is staffed by volunteers and is located in the Lake Anne Village Historic District. The museum has permanent exhibits devoted to community life in Reston and rotating exhibits of works from students of all ages in Reston. The Reston Museum collection comprises materials pertaining to the development of Reston, Virginia. The collection contains correspondence, reports, and papers dealing with the creation of Reston. It also contains materials related to housing developments in Reston, publications with articles about Reston, maps, slides, and photographs. The collection spans from 1962 to 2006. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Reston Historic Trust 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 The actual physical size of the original image 8 in. x 11 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vernon J. Walker speaking to children, Reston, Virginia Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Group portraits Description An account of the resource Photograph showing Vernon J. Walker, Director of Open Space Management for the Reston Homeowners Association, speaking to a group of children. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/restonmuseum.html">Reston Museum collection #C0175</a> Box 9, Folder 18 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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 Photograph: black and white Language A language of the resource N/A Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0175B09F18_4.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 children environment https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/e78beb0d9a42b216b9c291179a220c29.pdf 51ecfff108d8e32afc579fe942e73146 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Carol R. Lubin 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 - 1980s Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Typescript Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Introduction to Reston, Virginia Description An account of the resource 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0105B07F001.pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/lubin.html">Carol R. Lubin papers #C0105</a> Box 7, Folder 1 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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 Typescript Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text 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 Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Master plans children environment housing industry planning Reston Town Center schools Sunset Hills transportation https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/e387cdcbfd5189c987d9294bcbf5465e.jpg 06101c34e93c3a2d1304565660cf5b7b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Libraries 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 The actual physical size of the original image 11 in. x 13 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Woman and child at a playground, Tall Oaks Village Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Portrait photographs Description An account of the resource Photograph showing a woman and young child on a playground at Tall Oaks Village. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/pca.html">Planned Community Archives collection #C0001</a> Box 243, Folder 9 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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 Photograph: black and white Language A language of the resource N/A Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0001B243F009_02.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 children recreation villages https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/b455f68b9925e079559215386e539d05.jpg 107cc2908dc747cd3764ae1d1dd3119e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Libraries 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 The actual physical size of the original image 8 in. x 10 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Children playing at Tall Oaks Village Center Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Portrait photographs Description An account of the resource Photograph showing children playing on a wooden bridge at Tall Oaks Village Center. Behind them are the Village Center buildings and sculpture pieces. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/pca.html">Planned Community Archives collection #C0001</a> Box 125, Folder 5 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1978 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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 Photograph: black and white Language A language of the resource N/A Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0001B108F030.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 children recreation villages https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/9137637c5bed55c153ce531a4a10947a.pdf c30242fbafd94c2293424ec6641b2a8b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Carol R. Lubin 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 - 1980s Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Reproduction Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorandum re(garding) Reston Virginia Foundation for Community Programs, Inc., Reston a "new city" Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Correspondence Description An account of the resource Document describing the origins and activities of the Reston Virginia Foundation for Community Programs. Initiatives discussed include: The Children's Center, Lake Anne Community Center, Nature Center, low-cost housing, mental health and preventative medicine, and the arts. 12 pages. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Reston Virginia Foundation for Community Programs, Inc. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/lubin.html">Carol R. Lubin papers #C0105</a> Box 1, Folder 15 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Reproduction Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0105B01F015_1.pdf children low income housing organizations https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/911666c0d613dcc797090dac46d22fdc.jpg ee1fcd7c5f942f23bdae9d78b3358ac9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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 The actual physical size of the original image 8 in. x 10 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Town houses, Reston, Virginia, 1960s Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Photographs Description An account of the resource Photograph showing front of several town homes in Reston, Virginia. Residents and a child can be seen in front of one of the homes. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/simon.html">Robert E. Simon, Jr. Papers #C0162</a> Box 11, Folder 10 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available 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 N/A 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 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 C0162B011F09_1.jpg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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. children housing https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/f5bab13d07b06c9edffa9fe5cd90cfad.pdf 9fa591ad85119ff43ee3e07736865ca8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Reproduction Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/restonblackfocus.html">Reston Black Focus Records #C0137</a> Box 4, Folder 3 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1965 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 C0137B04F03_1.pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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 children schools https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/3afe72e49829497c9605ebceadd945dd.jpg 5475c66fae119a69c955b868baf2d70a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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 The actual physical size of the original image 8 in. x 10 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lake Anne Nursery and Kindergarten, 1960s Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Portrait photographs Description An account of the resource Photograph of children playing at the Lake Anne Nursery and Kindergarten (LANK), Washington Plaza. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/simon.html">Robert E. Simon, Jr. Papers #C0162</a> Box 11, Folder 10 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available 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 N/A 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 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 C0162B011F09_5.jpg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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. children schools https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/4e6fd117441fc8fbe86029e3916fc0fb.jpg f43f2823f266f766666743d81aad0371 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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 The actual physical size of the original image 8 in. x 10 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Walking trail, Waterview Cluster Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Photographs Description An account of the resource Photograph showing a walking trail leading up to the front of several townhouse units belonging to the Waterview Cluster in Lake Anne Village. There are three individuals using the trail in this photograph. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Graham, William A. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/simon.html">Robert E. Simon, Jr. Papers #C0162</a> Box 12, Folder 10 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available 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 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 C0162B012F01_8.jpg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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. children housing transportation villages