Guide to the Northern Virginia Oral History Project collection, 1958-1996 Northern Virginia Oral History Project C0030

Guide to the Northern Virginia Oral History Project collection, 1958-1996

A Collection in
Special Collections and Archives
Collection Number C0030

George Mason University Libraries

Processed by: Special Collections and Archives Staff

Repository

George Mason University. Special Collections and Archives.

Collection number

C0030

Title

Northern Virginia Oral History Project collection 1958-1996

URL:

http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/

Physical Characteristics

2.5 linear feet

Creator

Northern Virginia Oral History Project

Language

English

Abstract

The collection contains 96 taped interviews of Northern Virginia residents. Transcripts or abstracts accompany most of the recordings. Topics such as agriculture, development, education, health, politics, transportation, and religion, with respect to Northern Virginia in the 19th and 20th centuries, are discussed.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research although some interviews may have restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There may be use restrictions on some of the interviews.

Preferred Citation

Northern Virginia Oral History Project collection, Collection #C0030, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University.

Custodial History

The collection was previously housed in the Fairfax County Library from 1962-1983. It was transferred to George Mason University Libraries in 1984.

Acquisition Information

Collection donated by the Fairfax City Regional Library in 1992. Additional interviews added in 1996.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections and Archives staff. EAD markup completed in February 2009 by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty.

Historical Information

The Northern Virginia Oral History Project Collection is comprised of interviews conducted between 1962 and 1983. The interviews document community and family life, and careers in the Northern Virginia Area as well as changes in Northern Virginia since World War II.

Scope and Content

The eighty interviews in Series 1, taped between 1958 and 1983, document community and family life, careers, etc. in the Northern Virginia Area. The sixteen interviews in Series 2, conducted in 1982-1983, deal primarily with changes in Northern Virginia since World War II. The transcripts are in Series 3. Series 4 contains the Northern Virginia Leadership Project interviews. Roy Rosenzweig, a professor in Mason's History Department, supervised the final phase of the project. The Northern Virginia Leadership Project is a collection of interviews with prominent figures from the Northern Virginia area. The collection includes 9 interviews conducted between the years 1990 and 1996.

Geographical Names:

Virginia, Northern--History.

Adjunct Descriptive Data

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

Virginia, Northern--History.

Contents List

Series 1: Northern Virginia Community,

1958-1983

Oversize: TC 3 Vault
ADAMS, IDA. Reminiscences of two former students at Forestville School, Great Falls, VA December 21,1969

1 sound cassette (45 min) mono.; 1 abstract (1p)
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
ALDEN ROBERT M. Life in Lewinsville, Langley, and McLean, VA(ca 1800-1960) with particular focus on Lewinsville Presbyterian Church September 23,1973

1 sound cassette (37 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BAILEY, CHARLES. The Navy School and other schools in Pender,VA May 6,1970

1 sound Cassette (11 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel(master); 1 abstract (1p)
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BATES, MILDRED. Life in the Community (1917-1945). February 9, 1983

1 sound cassette (45 min) mono.; 1 abstract (1p)
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BEARD JOSEPH. Agricultural practices and farm life in Fairfax County, VA. November 21, 1974

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel(master); 21 page transcript
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BEARD, JOSEPH. Fairfax County Library National Book Week. April 19, 1974.

1 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BEARD, JOSEPH. Community and family life in Floris and Herndon, VA January 23,1979

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 25 page transcript
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BEARD, JOSEPH. Dairy farming in Fairfax County, VA in the 1930s with emphasis on the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933 March 6, 1979

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 25 page transcript
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BEARD, JOSEPH. Reminiscences of Fairfax County, Va Agricultural Agent August 9, 1975

2 sound cassette (120 min) mono.; 1 abstract (4p)
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BENNETT, MABEL. Community Life at Fairfax Court House (c.1900-80) with Elsie Lucas. December 6,1982

1 sound cassette; 1 abstract (1p)
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BESLEY, OLIVER W., Jr. Wakefield Chapel, Fairfax County, VA November 10, 1976

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 11 page transcript(missing 10/92) abstract (4p)
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BIRCH, ALVIN ASHTON. Schools and transportation in Fairfax County, VA. A

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel(master).; 1 abstract(2p.)
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BIRCH, ALVIN ASHTON. Work and religion in Pender, VA January 6, 1977

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 12 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BLACK, ELIZABETH. Community life in Dunn-Loring, VA June 21, 1971

2 sound cassette (90 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel(master).; 1 abstract (2p).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BLAKE, RONALD. Schools, farming, and transportation in Oakton, VA December 21, 1969

1 sound cassette (25 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel(master).; 1 abstract (1p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BLES, MARCUS J. July 22, 1975.

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BOSTON, MERVIN. Family life in McLean, Va March 8,1973

2 sound cassette (90 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel(master).; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BOWMAN, LEONARD WILBUR. Oakton History including Church of the Brethren, electric railway, dairies, Hell's Hole, FFA, 4-H, Electric Railway in Oakton. September 17,1981

1 sound cassette.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BRECKENRIDGE, ALMA WILLIAMS. School in Herndon, VA

1 sound cassette (35 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 1 abstract (1p)
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BROWN, EARL 1970
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BRUMSTED, MARGARETH R. August 23, 1984.

3 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BUCKMAN, BERTHA. Woodlawn School, Fairfax County, VA April 28, 1970

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master)., 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BUCKMAN, CHRISTINE April 28,1970
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BUCKMAN, HORACE April 28,1970
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
CANTERBURY, TED. Burke Center. August 22, 1985

1 sound cassette.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
CARTER, RENA. Schools in Fairfax County, VA February 20, 1970

1 sound cassette (18 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 12 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
CECCHI, GIUSEPPE. Burke Center Development. August 27, 1985.

1 sound cassette; 15 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
CHASE, SANDRA. Wakefield Chapel, Fairfax County, VA and its environs December 8,1976

1 sound cassette (30 min) mono.; 8 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
CLEVELAND, JAMES. Reston. February 4, 1982

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
COBB, NORMAN. Oakton History including Gray's florist business, Gray subdivision, van der Vies competition, Oakton School, Oaktan as a farming community, Fairfax Court House, and Vienna banking November 21, 1980

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
COCKRELL, ALFRED H. December 11. 1971

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
COOPER, MATTIE April 28, 1970

1 sound cassette (18 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 12 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
CORNER, CHARLOTTE. Community life in McLean, VA with emphasis on schools and transportation. August 12, 1971

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 1 sound reel (master).; 43 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
CROLL, DONALD L. Wakefield Chapel, Fairfax County, VA: legal aspects of its deed of trust February 20, 1970

1 sound cassette (30 min) mono.; 3 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
CROSS, MARY KENYON. Oakton History, WWI, Kenyon Family, Arlington-Fairfax Electric Railroad, Church of the Brethren, Methodist Church, Whitesells, Cobbs, Bowmans, Millers October 28, 1980

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
DANISAVAGE, GLORIA. Preservation of Wakefield Chapel, Fairfax County, VA January 22, 1977

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 13 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
DANISAVAGE, VICTOR January 22, 1977

1 sound cassette (18 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 12 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
DOUGLAS, HENRY H. Early Roads in Northern Virginia; Part I August 1, 1974

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
DOWNEY, JERRY. September 29, 1975

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
DOWNS, JOE. Fairfax Then and Now Lecture. October 17, 1972

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
DUNN, PEARL Family life in Merrifield, VA August 20, 1971

1 sound tape reel (master); 31 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
DWYER, HOBART March 8, 1973
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
DWYER, HOBART. Community life in the McLean and Langley, VA area: with emphasis on the "Strawberry Vale" house February 12, 1973

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 1 abstract(2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
ELLIOT, JEAN. Fairfax Then and Now: a lecture titled "Potpourri of Alexandria" September 26, 1972

1 sound tape reel (master); 1 abstract (1p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
ELLMORE, ELIZABETH. Community life in Floris, VA March 8, 1979

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 25 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
ELLMORE, EMMA March 8,1979
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
ELLMORE, EMMA. Reminiscences of a Fairfax County VA. teacher with emphasis on her "Citizen of the Year" award. March 21, 1971

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 1 abstract (2p)
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
FARRELL, ESTON C. December 9, 1982
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
FERGUSON, LULAH B. Reminiscences of a school teacher in Falls Church, Floris, Herndon, and Vienna, Va August 16, 1971

1 sound cassette (28 min) mono.; 1 sound reel tape(master).; 19 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
FIFER, CARSON LEE, JR. Family life at Mount Eagle, Fairfax County, VA July 1, 1981

1 sound cassette (30 min) mono.; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
FIFER, CARSON LEE SR. Community and family at Mt. Eagle, Fairfax County, VA (c.1941-62) April 4, 1981

Abstract
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
FLAKNE, JOSEPH. December 23, 1983

2 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
FORD, W. HAROLD. Reminiscences of former teachers in Fairfax County, VA. December 13, 1970

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
FORSYTHE, EDWIN. December 8-9, 1982

1 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
GAMBLE, ROBERT S. Herndon Historical Meeting: Sully Plantation October 9, 1975

1 sound cassette.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
GANTT, FLOYD March 8, 1973

1 sound cassette (18 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 12 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
GANTT, FLOYD February 12, 1973
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
GANTT, JOHN February 12, 1973
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
GARDNER, WILLIAM. Lecture on the History of Indians in NOVA. October 24, 1972

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HAIGHT, ALEX. May 5, 1971

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HAIGHT, ALEX. July 15, 1971

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HAIGHT, ALEX. September 13, 1971

2 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HAIGHT, ALEX. Visit to Little Sully. March 23, 1973

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HALL, NACY. Reminiscences of a teacher in Fairfax County VA, including a discussion of her father, Milton D. Hall, Superintendent of Schools for Fairfax County March 15, 1970

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 24 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HARRISON, HOLDEN March 6, 1979
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HARRISON, HOLDEN. Dairy farming in Herndon and Floris, VA February 5, 1979

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 22 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HARRISON, HOLDEN. Reminiscences of a dairy farmer in Herndon, VA March 4,1981

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 11 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HARRISON, LOUISE PRESGRAVE February 5, 1979

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 11 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HARRISON, LOUISE PRESGRAVE. Teaching in Fairfax County, VA May 14,1970

1 sound cassette (58 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel(master); 24 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HARRISON, RAY February 5,1979
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HATCH,DR. WINSLOW. McLean Historic Sites January 19,1975

2 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HAWXHURST, RICHARD W. Oakton History, Squire Ernest Smith, Toll gates, Robert Burley, Chain Bridge Road, Hell's Hole, Difficult Run, Waple Farm, Electric Trolley Line, Brethren Church, Hawxhurst Family September 10, 1980

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HEALY, MICHAEL. August 20, 1981

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HENDERSON, EDWIN B. Black education in Fairfax County, VA public schools(1920-1950) with particular focus on the James Lee Elementary School June 13, 1969

1 sound cassette (30 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master); 14 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HENDERSON, EDWIN B. Community life in the Falls Church and Tysons areas of Northern Virginia (ca. 1910-1960) with particular focus on black churches, schools, and organizations 1962

2 sound cassette (120 min) mono.; 48 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HENDERSON, EDWIN B. Race relations, education, and social life in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. 1965

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 21 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HENDERSON, MARRY ELLEN June 13,1969
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HINE, ETHEL LYNN June 21,1971
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HIRST, EDNA B. Family and community life in Annandale, VA with particular focus on church attendance January 25,1977

1 sound cassette (30 min) mono.; 9 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HOGE, DOROTHY December 13,1970
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HOGE, DOROTHY May 14,1970

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 11 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HOGE, DOROTHY. Reminiscences of the principal of Hayfield Elementary School, Fairfax County June 8,1970

1 sound cassette (30 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).;1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HOLLAND, WILL. Tomb Guard (George Washington's ) Speech December 1958

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 11 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HONESTY, COLUMBUS C. Life in the black community of Vienna, VA. September 11,1972

1 sound cassette (45 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 1 abstract (1p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HUGHES, ADRIAN April 28,1970
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HUGHES, RALPH AND PAT. Oakton Trolley Station February 5, 1989

1 sound cassette; 5 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
INGEBRETSIN, KARL. August 25, 1981

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
JACKSON, JOHN. with granddaughter Denise Johnson. February 2, 1988

2 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
JACKSON, SELENA. December 9, 1983

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
JONES, REV. ALBERT. Off the Record Club; the vestry in Va. history. September 14, 1974

2 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
JONES, REXTON. County doctors in Fairfax County, VA (ca. 1890 1930) with emphasis on Dr. James Tasker Jones and the Herndon area. February 7,1973

2 sound cassettes (75 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel(master).; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
KEITH, JAMES. Reminiscences of a member of the Fairfax County (VA) Board of Supervisors (ca. 1956-62) with particular emphasis on politics, transportation, and suburbanization March 11,1974

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel(master).; 16 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
KEPHART, HERMAN. Community life in Herndon, VA (ca.1920-1960) with particular focus on schools, employers, and suburbanization March 16,1973

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
KIRBY, MARVIN. Community life in McLean, VA. (ca.1900-1970) January 24, 1971

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 7 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
LANDES, MELVIN December 13,1970

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 11 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
LANDES, MELVIN. Reminiscences of a school teacher in Fairfax County, VA-(ca. 1920-1945) June 24,1969

1 sound cassette (55 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel(master).; 1 abstract (3p.). page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
LEIGH, HASSELL. County doctors in Great Falls, Herndon, Leesburg, and Dranesville, VA.(ca. 1880-1920) November 13, 1972

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel(master).; 1 abstract (1p.)
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
LEIGH, M.V. December 29, 1979

1 sound cassette.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
LEIGH, W.LEWIS, Jr. Oakton History, Oakton Elementary School, Civil War in the Blake Lane Area July 9, 1980

1 sound cassette.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
LEIGH, W. LEWIS, Sr. Oakton History July 9, 1980

1 sound cassette.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
LITTLE, GRACE DOVE. June 24, 1983

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
LOTH, CALDER. Architectural discussion on historical sights in Fairfax County, VA-Huntley, Mt. Air, and Mt. Gilead May 12, 1969

3 sound cassettes (180 min.) mono,; 1 abstract (1p.)
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
LUCAS, ELSIE December 6, 1982
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
LUSBY, EDWARD AND JEAN. Oakton History July 21, 1981

1 sound cassette.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MACOMBER, WALTER. Dranesville Tavern, Dranesville, VA. (ca. 1968) 1968

2 sound cassettes (120 min) mono.; 1 abstract (1p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MADDOX, MAY. Life at Dranesville Tavern, Dranesville, VA. (ca. 1920-1965) with emphasis on tavern services, costs, and facilities February 26, 1968

2 sound cassettes (50 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MARTIN, MABELLE June 21, 1971
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MERGLER, Mrs. Life as a member of Mormon (LDS) Church.

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MEYER, JOHN J. June 21, 1971
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MIDDLETON, REBECCA March 8, 1979
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MILLARD, EMMA. Family life in Vienna and Herndon, VA. (ca. 1920 1935) with emphasis on Colvin Run Mill, schools, roads, and transportation November 15,1972

2 sound cassettes (120 min) mono.; 2 sound tape reel(master).; 50 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MILLARD, LOUISE November 15,1972

2 sound cassettes (120 min) mono.; 1 abstract (1p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MONEY, ELSIE. Family life in Vienna, VA. (ca.1900-1960) with particular focus on schools, transportation, and country doctors July 2, 1974

1 sound cassette (30 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel, (master); 1 abstract (1p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MURPHY, LOUISE December 13,1970

2 sound cassettes (120 min) mono.; 1 abstract (1p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
OLSON, RUTH TAYLOR. Oakton History, Electric Trolley Line, Squire Smith Line, W.R. Gray Nursery, Oakton High, Social Events. September 19, 1980

1 sound cassette.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
OSBORN, ILAH June 21,1971
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
OSBORN, ILAH. Community life in Falls Church and Mclean, VA. (cs. 1930-1975) with emphasis on schools, civic affairs, and suburbanization April 28, 1975

2 sound cassette (100 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master); 1 abstract (3p.)
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
PEARSON, SAMUEL. Family life in Lewinsville and Vienna, VA. (ca. 1900-1975) with emphasis on family land holdings by Samuel Pearson and Alfred P. Souder. October 26, 1978

43 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
PECK, MARGARET C. Sully Planation October 10, 1979

2 sound cassettes; 1 abstract (2p.); 35 page transcript
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
PETERS, VIRGINIA 1970
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POSTON, BERTIE. April 1980

1 sound cassette
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PRICHARD, E.A. August 18, 1981

1 sound cassette
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PULLEY, ANNE. Family life and schooling in Fairfax County VA(ca. 1895-1975) with emphasis on Wakefield Chapel November 11, 1976

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 11 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
ROBINSON, B. OSWALD. Reminiscences of a teacher in Fairfax County, VA. (ca. 1910-1970) June 23, 1970

1 sound cassette (29 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
ROBINSON, FREDERICK The Fairfax County(VA) School Board and school consolidation (ca. 1933-1953) April 12, 1970

1 sound cassette (30 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 1 abstract (1p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
ROBINSON, LILLIAN R. March 24, 1983
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ROGERS, EDITH. Reminiscences of a school teacher in Fairfax County VA. (ca. 1915-1960) with emphasis on Forestville, Herndon, and Fairfax high schools June 12, 1970

1 sound tape reel (master).; 20 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
ROUNSEVELL, GLENN. Moving Flint Hill School February 3, 1989

1 sound cassette (29 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
SAUNDERS, GLENN. August 25, 1981

1 sound cassette.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
SHERMAN, CAROLINE. Reminiscences of a student at the Freedom Hill School, Great Falls, VA. (ca. 1925-1940) with emphasis on one room schools, transportation, and school board membership April 13, 1970

1 sound cassette (30 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
SHREVE, EDGAR June 21, 1971
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SHREVE, EDGAR. Family life in Dunn-Loring, VA (ca. 1890-1945) with emphasis on transportation, the Great Depression, and the flood of 1936 July 31, 1972

2 sound cassette (90 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
SOUDER, ALFRED P. October 26,1978

1 sound cassette (29 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
SPAULDING, CATHERINE KLEBER. Oakton History, Henry Hawxhurst, electric railway, Hawxhurst Family August 22, 1980

1 sound cassette
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SPEER, BERNARD A. Oakton History, William and Cornelius Speer, Pre-Civil War, Oakton High, Waples swimming hole, Dr. Edward Latch-Methodist Minister, House of Representatives, C.T. Rice, Jermantown, Church of the Brethren, Interurban, Hunter's Mill June 18, 1980

1 sound cassette
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STUNZ, W. MAYO. Oakton History, Chain Bridge Road, Oakton Elemetary, Trolley Line, Auto Railer, Fairgrounds, Gray's Nursery, Stuntz Family June 11, 1980

1 sound cassette
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SWINK, C.C. Community life in Great Falls, VA.(ca. 1915-1970) with emphasis on mill ownership, roads, and transportation August 23, 1971

1 sound tape reel (master).; 32 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
VAN PATTEN, FRANCES. Family life in Great Falls, VA (ca. 1895-1930) with emphasis on Swinks Mill August 19, 1971

1 sound tape reel (master).; 35 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
VOZZOLO, ELIZABETH MARY. Community life in Fairfax County, VA(ca. 1850-1975) with emphasis on Wakefield Chapel, Part 3 February 7, 1977

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 13 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
VOZZOLO, ELIZABETH MARY. Family life in Fairfax County, VA (ca. 1850-1970) with emphasis on Wakefield Chapel(1850-1972), Part 1 November 18, 1976

1 sound cassette (20 min) mono.; 1 page transcript.
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VOZZOLO, ELIZABETH MARY. Family life in Fairfax County, VA (ca. 1850-1975) with emphasis on Wakefield Chapel, Part 2 December 10, 1976

1 sound cassette (30 min) mono.; 16 page transcript.
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WAGNER, MABEL Family life in Langley, VA (ca. 1890-1970) with emphasis on transportation, the Langley Citizens Association, and local legends 1972

1 sound cassette (45 min) mono.; 21 page transcript.
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WAGSTAFF, R. EDWARD. The struggle to save Sully Plantation (Fairfax County, VA)during the development of Dulles Airport (ca. 1920-1965) with emphasis on Wakefield Chapel(1850-1972), Part 1 1966

3 sound cassettes (150 min) mono.; 1 sound tape reel(master).; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WAKEFIELD, LOWELL T., JR. Family life in Annadale, VA(ca. 1915-1975) with particular emphasis on Wakefield Chapel December 9, 1976

2 sound cassettes (90 min) mono.; 7 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WALKER, BERTHA BOWMEN (Mrs. Wilbur) Oakton History, David Walker, Chantilly, Church of the Brethren, Dairy farming October 5, 1980

1 sound cassette
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WALKER, VERNON August 25, 1981

1 sound cassette.
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WATT, GRACE November 11, 1976
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WATT GRACE January 6, 1977
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WEBB, ERNEST E. Family life in Langley, VA(ca. 1910-1960) with emphasis on roads, transportation, and suburbanization February 12, 1972

1 sound cassette (30 min) mono.; 5 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WELLS, ERNEST E. Reminiscences of the City Manager of Falls Church, VA-(ca. 1959-1983) August 2, 1983

1 sound cassette (60 min) mono.; 1 abstract (3p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WEST, WILLIAM. Black community life in and around Vienna, VA (ca. 1870-1940) with emphasis on Wakefield Chapel(1850-1972), Part 1 October 2, 1974

1 sound cassette; 72 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WEST, WILLIAM. Community life in Vienna, VA (ca. 1874-1971) October 2, 1974

1 sound cassette (30 min) mono; 1 sound tape reel(master); 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WEST, WILLIAM. Conversation with William West: race relations, transportation and social life in Vienna, VA (ca. 1900-1920) December, 1965

30 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WEST, WILLIAM. Life in the back community of Vienna, VA (ca. 1870-1960) September 17, 1974

1 sound cassette (60 min.) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 67 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WEST, WILLIAM. A student's and teacher's reminiscences of the black school of Fairfax County, VA (ca. 1875-1955) January 22,1970

2 sound cassette (90 min.) mono.; 2 sound tape reel (master).; 14 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WILKENS, ANNE. Reminiscences of a member of the Fairfax County (VA) Board of Supervisors with emphasis on government, zoning, and bond issues May 20, 1974

1 sound cassette (60 min.) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 25 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WILLIAMS, FRANK E. Oakton History June 16, 1981

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WINSTON, GERTRUDE CHESLEY Education in Fairfax County, VA (ca. 1920-1970)reminiscences of a school teacher May 7,1970

1 sound cassette (45 min.) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 11 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WOODSON, W.T. Administration of Fairfax County, VA schools (ca. 1929-1961) With emphasis on salaries for teachers September 21, 1969

1 sound cassette (35 min.) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 1 abstract (1p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WOODSON, W.T. Legato School (ca. 1877-1930) a museum in Fairfax County (VA) 1970

1 sound cassette (60 min.) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WOODSON, W.T. Reminiscences of the Superintendent of Fairfax County (VA)Schools (ca. 1929-1961) with emphasis on teachers, discipline, and school integration September 17, 1974

1 sound cassette (50 min.) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WYNKOOP, VIRGIE WELLS. Community life in Vienna, VA (ca. 1890-1960) with emphasis on education November 11, 1977

1 sound cassette (30 min.) mono.; 10 page transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
YOUNG, BEULAH A. December 21, 1969

1 sound cassette (60 min.) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master).; 67 page transcript.

Series 2: Northern Virginia Changes,

1982-1986

Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BATES, MILDRED D. The Navy School and other schools in Pender, VA (ca. 1920-1940) May 6, 1970

1 sound cassette (11 min.) mono.; 1 sound tape reel (master); 1 abstract (1p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BENNETT, MABEL Family life in Fairfax, VA (ca. 1910-1980) December 6, 1982

1 sound cassette (35 min.) mono.; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
BACKUS, FLORENCE with CLYDE SHEPHERD September 30, 1984.

2 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
CHOPEK, JOSEPH B. Of the Little River Management Company, March 19, 1985

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
CLAY, EDWIN S. III. Director of Fairfax County Libraries. February 17, 1989.

1 sound cassette; transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
COSTON, OTIS "SKIP". September 3, 1985

1 sound cassette; transcript.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
CURTICE, CUBA. July 11, 1985

2 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
DAY, ANNA S. Family life in Dranesville, VA-(ca. 1915-1974) July 7, 1983

1 sound cassette (60 mi.) mono.; 1 abstract (5p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
DONN, JAMES. with Joseph Ellis. February 3, 1984

2 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
DURHAM, C.J.S.(JACK). Community life in Great Falls, VA (ca. 1927-1983)Discussion of Durham's government service career and the restoration of his home, the 223 year old "Towlston Grange" March 13,1983

2 sound cassette (105 min.) mono.; 1 abstract (5p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
ELLIS, JOSEPH. Work, family, and community life in the black community of Dranesville, VA. (ca. 1910-1980) December 2, 1982

2 sound cassettes (90 min.) mono.; 1 abstract (5p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
ELLIS, JOSEPH. with James Donn. February 3, 1984

2 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
FARRELI, GERTRUDE S. Family and community life in Falls Church, VA (ca. 1917-1980)with emphasis on transportation, the Depression, and government jobs. December 9, 1983

2 sound cassette (90 min.) mono.; 1 abstract (4p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
FELTON, GEORGE W. August 30. 1984

1 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
FOOTE, EVELYN P. Brig. General at Ft. Belvair. July 13, 1989

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
GERALD, BILL. December 27, 1985

1 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
GOTTHARDT, VIOLA SHREVE. Reminiscences of a long time Dunn Loring, VA resident (ca. 1915-1980) December 2, 1982

2 sound cassette (90 min.) mono.; 1 abstract (4p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
GREEAR, VIRGINIA McFARLAND. Family life in Floris and Herndon, VA (ca. 1900-1982)with emphasis on education, church activities, the Great Depression, and World War II October 21, 1982

1 sound cassette (60 min.) mono.;1 abstract (3p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
GUINEE, JOHN. February 4, 1982

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HAWKES, DEAN ROBERT T. April 17, 1990

1 sound cassette
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HAZEL, JOHN T. December 27, 1985

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
HOGUE, JANET. Burke Center. January 1, 19862

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
JESSUP, GEORGIA. October 20, 1986

2 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
KEATING, GLADYS. August 2, 1984

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
KEPHART, HERMAN. Community life in Herndon,(ca. 1920-1930)with emphasis on Dulles Airport, Herndon Female Seminary, and the Great Depression November 4, 1982

2 sound cassettes (90 min.) mono.; 1 abstract (3p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
KIELSGARD, FRED. Burke Center. August 14, 1985

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
KIELSGARD, FRED. July 1984

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
LEWIS, AMOS, L Community life in Vienna, VA (ca. 1936-1960) with emphasis on land acquisition and development November 10, 1982

1 sound cassette (60 min.) mono.; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
LEWIS, JOHN G. October 11, 1984

2 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
LUKENS, HORACE C. Community life in Vienna, VA (ca. 1940-1982) with emphasis on the Vienna Presbyterian Church October 20, 1982

1 sound cassette (60 min.) mono.; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MAGNESS, WILLIAM. August 31, 1981

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MATTHEWS, FRANK. June 28, 1984

2 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MCCULLOCH, MARY K. February 2, 1989

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MILLARD (family). 100th Anniversary of Colvin Run Mill Ownership. October 9, 1983

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MOORE, PATRICIA. Burke Center. January 3, 1986
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MILLARD (family). 100th Anniversary of Colvin Run Mill Ownership. October 9, 1983

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MILTON, PETERSON. Burke Center Partnership. August 13, 1985

2 sound cassettes (only tape 2 available)
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
MULLADY, BERNARD R. December 13, 1983

2 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
OLIVER, WILLARD. Community life in Great Falls, VA (ca. 1910-1982) with emphasis on place name changes within Fairfax County October 20, 1982

2 sound cassette (90 min.) mono.; 1 abstract (5p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
POTTER. Franconia. September 13, 1984

1 sound cassette
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
RISSEED. Burke Center Partnership. August 20, 1985

2 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
ROBINSON, LAURES C. Life in the black community of Centreville, VA (ca. 1895-1982) with emphasis on family relationships; with Lillian Robinson. March 24, 1983

2 sound cassettes (70 min.) mono.; 1 abstract (5p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
ROBINSON, LILLIAN. Life in the black community of Centreville, VA (ca. 1895-1982) with emphasis on family relationships; with Laures C. Robinson March 24, 1983

2 sound cassettes (70 min.) mono.; 1 abstract (5p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
RYAN, ROBERT. Reston September 2, 1981

1 sound cassette.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
SEELEY, MARTHA. Family Life in McLean, VA (ca. 1927-1983) with emphasis on the family home, "Maplewood" March 24, 1983

1 sound cassette (60 min.) mono.; 1 abstract (4p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
SHARPER, D. MANN. About October 1951. September 22, 1983

1 sound cassette.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
SHEPHERD, CLYDE with FLORENCE BACKUS September 30, 1984.

2 sound cassettes
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
SHREVE, EUGENE G. Reminiscences of a life long resident of Falls Church, VA (ca. 1890-1945) with emphasis on transportation and suburbanization November 18, 1982

2 sound cassette (90 min.) mono.; 1 abstract (3p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
STEINBAUER, FRAN. Reston Land Corps. January 28, 1981

2 sound cassettes.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
STUTZ, PAM. Burke Center. December 11, 1985

1 sound cassette.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
VAN PATTEN, CHARLES H. Community life in Great Falls, VA (ca. 1923-1983) with emphasis on the operation of Colvin Run January 12, 1983

1 sound cassette (60 min.) mono.; 1 abstract (2p.).
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WELCH, FRANKIE. June 28, 1988

1 sound cassette.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WHITESDIES, WILLIAM. February 9, 1989

1 sound cassettes.
Oversize: TC 3 Vault
WOODS, R. LANGDON. February 13, 1985

1 sound cassette.

Series 3: Transcripts,

1962-1983

Box: 1
Transcripts,
1962-1983
Box: 2
Transcripts,
1962-1983

Series 4: Northern Virginia Leadership Project,

1990-1996

Note that these box numbers are not the same as the box numbers for Series 3.

Box: 1-3
Brault, Abe,
August 14, 1990
Box: 1-3
Campbell, Elizabeth,
May 16, 1996
Box: 1-3
Hazel, John T. "Til",
April 27, 1993
Box: 1-3
Hirst, Omer,
July 14, 1990
Box: 1-3
Lynch, Ed,
July 6, 1990
Box: 1-3
Miller, Helen Hill,
July 31, 1990
Box: 1-3
Prichard, Edgar,
August 8, 1990
Box: 1-3
Williams, Carrington,
June 19, 1996
Box: 1-3
Wood, John "Jack",
August 19, 1990