Guide to the Burke Centre Conservator newsletter collection C0167 Burke Centre Conservator newsletter collection

Guide to the Burke Centre Conservator newsletter collection C0167

Burke Centre Conservator newsletter collection


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George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center

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Fairfax, Virginia 22030
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Emily Martin

Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Identification
C0167
Title
Burke Centre Conservator newsletter collection 1977 - 1993
Quantity
2 Linear Feet, 4 boxes
Creator
Clark, Robert P.
Location
R43, C1, S2
Language
English .
Abstract
The Burke Centre Conservator newsletter collection documents the monthly activities of Burke Centre, such as elections, programs and festivals.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

The copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Preferred Citation

Burke Centre Conservator newsletter collection, C0167, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Robert P. Clark in June 1993.

Processing Information

The Burke Centre Conservator newsletter collection was originally attached to the larger Planned Community Archives collection. In 2009 the documents were removed and organized into a separate collection. The old box and folder numbers are also included as part of the new arrangement.

Processed in June 2009 by Emily Martin. Finding aid updated by Amanda Menjivar in March 2023.


Historical Information

Burke is an unincorporated section of Fairfax County in Northern Virginia. The area was named after Silas Burke a resident of the area during the nineteenth century. Silas Burke was a farmer and local politician whose house still stands in Burke. Burke Centre is one of the largest developments within Burke which is managed by the Burke Centre Conservancy Home Owners Association. The Burke Centre Conservator is the monthly newsletter that the home owners association uses to keep in communication with the members. The newsletter is mailed out each month to all residents living in Burke, those residents living outside of Burke, and others who have a subscription to the newsletter.

Scope and Content

The Burke Centre Conservator newsletter collection documents the monthly activities of Burke Centre, such as elections, programs and festivals. The collection contains the monthly newsletter, the Burke Centre Conservator, from 1977 to 1993. Also included are seasonal programs of events, directory, rules and regulations, Architectural Review Board (ARB) Guidelines Revision Meeting minutes, and other documents.

Arrangement

Organized into one series.

Series Series 1: Newsletters, 1977-1993 (Boxes 1-4)

Related Material

The Special Collections Research Center holds many other collections focused on Fairfax County, Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms


Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

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Container List

Series 1: Newsletters
1977-1993
(4 boxes)
Scope and Contents note

The series contains the monthly newsletter, the Burke Centre Conservator. Also in the series are seasonal programs of events, directory, rules and regulations, Architectural Review Board (ARB) Guidelines Revision Meeting minutes, and other documents.

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