2 25 113 https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/35e6d249b689c54144ffbb9c1d768481.jpg 3fe9c24bb8230d85ace9c0feebcffd17 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 Ice skaters on Lake Anne 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 Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Portrait photographs Description An account of the resource Photograph of Skaters on the north western part of Lake Anne in winter. Heron House can be seen in the center and on the left, the Whittlesey and Conklin townhouses of West Washington Square. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown 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 C0162B011F10_7.jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries 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. lakes villages 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/354fb02ea3fa54e32c98afc70347f43e.jpg 4ceebcfb51e6fe89ffb695f4748f5945 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 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 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 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 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/d08a0996803126feedd3231eaabbdf27.jpg 41f4f86f1d6702ee1ad24dfcb5788206 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 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 John H. Nixon to Robert E. Simon, August 6, 1962 Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Correspondence Description An account of the resource Letter from John H. Nixon of the Committee for Economic Development , New York, New York of August 6, 1962 to Robert E. Simon, Jr. In the letter Nixon compliments Simon on the Reston project and has questions regarding the governing of Reston and how monies will be raised to pay for utilities. He also informs Simon of his conversations with Carol Lubin. 1 page. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nixon, John H. 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 1, Folder 1 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1962-08-06 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 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nixon, John H. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Typescript Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0162B01F01_4.jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries 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. public officials https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/e4ea4c42770ae0c400a91b16ced77643.jpg 3120593b06e32aa95be49d3ade7786d9 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 Lake Anne and Lake Anne Village, Reston, Virginia Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Aerial photographs Description An account of the resource Aerial view of Lake Anne and Lake Anne Village from the northeast. Washington Plaza and Heron House can be seen at the bottom of the image. 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 142, 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 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 C0001B142F05_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 1980s lakes https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/c3b4b78c34ddde01baf03215229bc03a.jpg 67090c690600eb1953dcc1fc7c156ac8 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: black and white 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 Lake Anne Fellowship House Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Architectural photographs Description An account of the resource 35 mm slide of a rendering of the Fellowship House retirement apartment complex at Lake Anne Village in 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 151, Folder 11 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 Negative: 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 C001B151F11.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 housing low income housing planning 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/923222b460965067e83757e38b7ead91.pdf e8e9b756e3b7ec7aa65f696471306e1a 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 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William J. Conklin James S. Rossant 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 - 1990s 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 Village Center historic district Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Books Description An account of the resource 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fairfax County Virginia 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 1983-10 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 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0161B020F050_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 1980s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/conklinrossant.html">Conklin and Rossant Reston project collection </a> Box 20, Folder 50 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Reproduction celebrations villages https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/a5e88d0371ef2fba4cc8a97aee29f6b5.jpg 042ab2cf4ebcdc43f54b4c0b0fc339a4 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 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William J. Conklin James S. Rossant 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 - 1990s 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 8 in. x 10 in. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph: black and white 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 Village, conceptual drawing Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Planning drawings Description An account of the resource Photograph of a line drawing showing main features of the Washington Plaza portion of Lake Anne Village, Reston, Va. The drawing shows locations for the art gallery, church, office spaces, nursery, Restaurant, auditorium, rathskeller, library, commercial, and children's play areas. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Whittlesey and Conklin, Architects Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/conklinrossant.html">Conklin and Rossant Reston Project collection #C0161</a> Box 15, Folder 8 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 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 Photograph: black and white Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0161B015F08_1.jpg architects lakes villages https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/0361c1396c57f790a75689835775f138.jpg e45740a522cd0112060e7e224986b27e 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 Village, Reston, Virginia looking east Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Aerial photographs Description An account of the resource Aerial photograph of Lake Anne Village, approximately 1965. This view is from the west looking east with Lake Anne, Lake Anne Plaza and the Heron House apartment tower in the center of the image. 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 C0162B011F10_2.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. lakes villages https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/7de3be9110adffa5f003a2dfe20d69bc.jpg e45740a522cd0112060e7e224986b27e 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 Village, Reston, Virginia, 1960s Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Aerial photographs Description An account of the resource Aerial photograph of Lake Anne Village as seen from the west. Visible in this photograph are: Lake Anne and Washington Plaza, Heron House, Waterview and Hickory town home clusters, Baron Cameron Avenue, and North Shore and Fairway Drives. 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 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 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0162B011F010_2.jpg Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph: black and white Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries 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. architects lakes villages https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/06cab3fa45caa7e7e375a827ac0ccdd2.jpg c5222847cb47f5230abf0f91d1ce69e7 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 Lake Anne, fountain, homes, and shoreline Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Aerial photographs Description An account of the resource Aerial view of Lake Anne showing the fountain and Lake Anne VIllage town houses to the rear. 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 142, 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 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 C0001B142F05_04.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 1980s lakes https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/013d1ae3551ddd96f9561dcf3f1383f5.jpg 9ffe3f19e31a89f43673e373f332c971 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. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 8 in. x 10 in. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph: black and white 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, Heron House, and Washington Plaza Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Photographs Description An account of the resource Photograph of Lake Anne Village as taken from the south side of the lake. Smith townhomes are to the left, Heron House in the center, and Washington Plaza is seen on right. 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 11, 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. 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 C0162B011F09_6.jpg Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph: black and white Type The nature or genre of the resource Image lakes villages https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/02d2d76d51f75d40a0e76ba8a0c15f48.jpg a5037616239ee039f1067144b2d3f502 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 Lake Audubon, home construction Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Landscape photographs Description An account of the resource Slide showing a ground level view of Lake Audubon at a stage at which this section is not completely filled with water. Some home construction is evident on the north bank. 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 142, 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 1977 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 English Type The nature or genre of the resource 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 1970s Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0001B142F05_03.jpg lakes https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/8a4769062e2c75ddb84f283b3ecf631b.jpg e18abb9f59388badb494efcd4cf2fd85 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 Lake Elsa Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Landscape photographs Description An account of the resource Slide showing a ground level view of Lake Elsa (now known as Audubon) in August of 1965. Prior to being renamed "Elsa" the lake was called Snakeden Lake. 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 142, Folder 6 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 1965-08 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 English Type The nature or genre of the resource 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 1960s Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0001B142F05_06.jpg lakes https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/fac270a9d77cffd26ee5f20f93eaf973.jpg e9ea78ec7fb14c0d5f0791262979291d 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 Lake Newport, shoreline, homes, and sailboats Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Aerial photographs Description An account of the resource Slide showing a ground level view of Lake Newport in the North Point Village area of Reston, Virginia. Image shows homes and sailboats on the lake. 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 142, Folder 6 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 English Type The nature or genre of the resource 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 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0001B142F05_07.jpg lakes https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/87fb38c7f7a82e67436432e4744d5d46.jpg 2df3a072c634097669a1df5a92dab0f7 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 Lake Thoreau, homes and shoreline Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Landscape photographs Description An account of the resource Slide showing a ground level view of Lake Thoreau, its shoreline, and 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/pca.html">Planned Community Archives collection #C0001</a> Box 142, Folder 6 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 1979-10 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 English Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0001B142F05_05.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 lakes https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/8077a855cdb8a53540c3f024e8996bbc.jpg a4ebc2467f1615c41bb734a317d60b99 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 8 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 Thoreau, Reston, Virginia. Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Aerial photographs Description An account of the resource Aerial photograph of Lake Thoreau and dam. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Blue Ridge Aerial Surveys 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 107, Folder 2 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 1972-09-06 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 English Type The nature or genre of the resource 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 1970s Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0001B107F02_05.jpg lakes 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/aca993ef2f43b934a1ae8814a140a803.jpg 9a83b519fbf535cf3864994d811643c8 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 <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 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 Northern Virginia Music Center at Reston concert at Lake Anne Village Center Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Group portraits Description An account of the resource Photograph of a performance of the Northern Virginia Music Center at Reston at Lake Anne Village Center, July 4, 1971. 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/musiccenteratreston.html">Northern Virginia Music Center at Reston collection</a> #C0191 Box 1, Folder 12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0191B01F12_1.jpg 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 1971-07-04 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 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 arts celebrations lakes organizations villages https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/e78cf571a2305db3708b2efe13f83468.jpg a3779b65d848e71de008dc19cba579fb 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 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 Omer L. Hirst to Robert E. Simon, September 16, 1974 Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Correspondence Description An account of the resource Letter from Omer L. Hirst of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Senate of September 16, 1974 to Robert E. Simon, Jr. In the letter Hirst compliments Simon on the success of Reston and adds that he has had conversations with Reston Community Association member, Patrick Kane. 1 page. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hirst, Omer L. 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 1, Folder 1 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974-09-16 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 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hirst, Omer L. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Typescript Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0162B01F01_5.jpg public officials https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/c282defbfbac5bcb65bfa854265b3d80.jpg e5aa28e354261aa737eecd7d3b7a74e8 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 Pedestrian bridge at Tall Oaks Village Center Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Landscape photographs Description An account of the resource Photograph showing a pedestrian bridge at Tall Oaks Village Center. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown 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: 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 C0001B243F009_05.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 243, Folder 9 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries villages https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/c6f9f963ced7dacd39ac1877bd544b97.pdf b97aeb11aa8a6b55026c607a1a9246f5 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 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 Plans for the development of Reston, Virginia as unique 11-square-mile community are unveiled Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Publicity Description An account of the resource Press release of October 3, 1961 by Safire Public Relations, Inc. of New York, New York announcing the planning and construction of Reston, Virginia. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Safire Public Relations, Inc. 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 3, Folder 8 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 1961-10-13 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 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 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0162B03F08_3.pdf planning https://reston50.gmu.edu/files/original/2f9a3fd75a93c52366415bba602318e3.jpg ca5ccf2acf6acbf036464c2e3ce3b126 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. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 8 in. x 10 in. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photomechanical print; black and white 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 Plot plan, Lake Anne Village Reston, Fairfax County Virginia Subject The topic of the resource Reston (Va.) Plats Description An account of the resource Plat showing layout of housing clusters, single family homes, model homes, schools, churches, and roads in Lake Anne Village. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Simon Enterprises 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 3, Folder 8 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 C0162B04F06_2.jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries 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. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photomechanical print; black and white planning villages