David A. Edwards papers David A. Edwards papers C0192 David A. Edwards papers

David A. Edwards papers C0192

David A. Edwards papers


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Kate Grauvogel

Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Identification
C0192
Title
David A. Edwards papers 1970-2011
Quantity
2.75 Linear Feet, 6 boxes
Creator
Edwards, David A.
Location
R44, C1, S3
Language
English .
Abstract
This collection contains correspondence, reports, newsclippings, budgets, and some papers from the Reston Board of Commerce and the Reston Chamber of Commerce, as well as general Reston and Dulles corridor planning documents from Edwards' professional career and his involvement in community activities from 1970-2011.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

There are no use restrictions for educational use. For purposes other than educational use, the materials are subject to United States Copyright Law. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions.

Preferred Citation

David A. Edwards papers, C0192, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Loren Bruce in 2011.

Processing Information

Processed by Kate Grauvogel in October 2011. EAD markup completed by Jordan Patty and Kate Grauvogel in January 2012.

Biographical Information

David A. Edwards moved to Reston in 1967, where he spent most of his professional career in city and regional planning. Edwards became Deputy Director of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority in 1970, and in 1973 he was promoted to Director. From 1985 until he retired in 2002, Edwards was Manager of Area Development at Washington Gas.

Scope and Content

The David A. Edwards papers largely contains correspondence, meeting minutes, and reports on transportation and zoning in Reston. Most files are related to the Reston Board of Commerce, the Reston Chamber of Commerce, and various Reston community associations. There are also files on Metro extension in the Dulles corridor, and other transporation initiatives.

Series 1 contains information about Reston, Virginia. Mostly, this series is comprised of documents generated by the Reston Board of Commerce, the Reston Chamber of Commerce, and various subcommittes, including the Reston Transportation Committee. In addition to transportation, Reston Town Center planning and development and new Reston subdivisions are focal points in this series. This series is arranged alphabetically.

Series 2 contains documents about the Dulles Corridor extension, as well as general transportation and planning papers regarding Northern Virginia. The Dulles Toll Road, mass transit in Northen Virginia, transportation costs, and proposed ideas to generate revenue for new roads and an expanded metro line to Dulles Airport. This series is arranged alphabetically.

Arrangement

Organized into two series.

Missing Title Series 1: Reston, 1970-2011 (Boxes 1-3) Series 2: Dulles Corridor, 1970-2011 (Boxes 4-6) Series 3: Electronic Files, 2010-2011 (Box 6)

Related Material

The Special Collections Research Center holds numerous other collections related to Reston, Virginia.

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Container List

Series 1: Reston
1970-2011
(3 boxes)
Scope and Contents

Series 1 contains information about Reston, Virginia. Mostly, this series is comprised of documents generated by the Reston Board of Commerce, the Reston Chamber of Commerce, and various subcommittees, including the Reston Transportation Committee.

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Series 2: Dulles Corridor
1970-2011
(3 boxes)
Scope and Contents

Series 2 contains documents about the Dulles Corridor extension, as well as general transportation and planning papers regarding Northern Virginia.

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Series 3: Electronic Files
2010-2011
Scope and Content

1 compact disc with 5,179 electronic files on transportation and planning in Northern Virginia, particularly Reston and the Dulles Corridor. There are also files that document the activities of the Reston Planning and Zoning Committee.

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