Guide to the Henry H. Douglas papers, 1945-1992 Henry H. Douglas C0296

Guide to the Henry H. Douglas papers, 1945-1992

Henry H. Douglas
C0296


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January 24, 2017

Finding aid prepared by Brittney Falter

Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center.
Collection Number
C0296
Title
Henry H. Douglas papers 1960-1974 1945-1992
URL:
http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/hhdouglas.html
Physical Characteristics
0.75 linear ft.
Creator
Douglas, Henry H., 1903-1987
Language
English
Abstract
Notes, articles, correspondence and other materials regarding information on Prince William County and surrounding areas.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions on personal use. Permission to publish material from the Henry H. Douglas papers must be obtained from Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Henry H. Douglas papers, C0296, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Donated by the Prince William County Library in November 2016.

Processing Information

Processing completed by Brittney Falter in January 2017. EAD markup completed by Brittney Falter in January 2017.

Biographical Information

Henry H. Douglas (1903-1987) founded and became the executive director of the Pioneer America Society in 1967. Douglas had been a resident of Falls Church, Virginia. Douglas was an editor of Pioneer America and of Echoes of History, publications of the Pioneer America Society, in the 1960s and 1970s. They published many articles about historic sites in northern Virginia.

Scope and Content

The Henry H. Douglas papers contain many notes, correspondence, articles, interview transcripts, images and other materials about historic places in Prince William County and surrounding areas. One area of focus in these papers is Beverley Mill, a historic grist mill near Broad Run, VA. His notes and collected materials are mostly from the 1960s and 1970s.

Arrangement

The Henry H. Douglas papers are arranged by subject.

Related Material

Special Collections Research Center also holds the Pioneer America Society records.The Library of Virginia and the Fairfax County Library have portions of the Henry H. Douglas papers.

Index Terms

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

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Contents List

Henry H. Douglas papers,
1945-1992
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