Guide to the Dorothy McDiarmid papers, 1950s-1993
A Collection in
Special Collections and Archives
Accession Number COLLECTION NUMBER
George Mason University Libraries
2006 By George Mason University Libraries. All rights reserved.
Processed by: Special Collections and Archives Staff
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions on personal use. Permission to publish material from the Dorothy McDiarmid papers must be obtained from Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
Preferred Citation
Dorothy McDiarmid papers, C0029, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.
Acquisition Information
Collection donated by Mary McDiarmid.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections and Archives staff. EAD markup completed by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty in August 2009.
Biographical Information
Dorothy S. McDiarmid served as a Democrat in the Virginia House of Delegates, 35th District, in 1960-1961, 1964-1969, and 1972-1989. McDiarmid studied Political Science at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. After graduating she became an educator and a business partner in McDiarmid Realty and McDiarmid Associates. In addition to serving in the Virginia House of Delegates, McDiarmid served as a board member of the Fairfax County YWCA, the League of Women Voters, and the National Democratic Women's Club, and served as the president of the Fairfax County Federation of PTAs. Throughout her years of active public service, McDiarmid has won several awards, including the Virginia Congress PTA's Lifetime member achievement award, the Fairfax County Human Rights Commission's First Annual Award, and the Fairfax County Woman of Achievement Award (1971, 1972).
Scope and Content
This collection contains material relating to Dorothy McDiarmid's career in the Virginia House of Delegates, including correspondence, printouts, publications, notes, subject files, and newsclippings.
Arrangement
Organized by subject.
Related Material
Special Collections and Archives also holds many other collections on Northern Virginia politics.
Index Terms
- McDiarmid, Dorothy S.
- Virginia. General Assembly. House of Delegates.
- Virginia, Northern--Politics and government.
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Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Dorothy S. McDiarmid
- McDiarmid, Dorothy S.
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Virginia, Northern--Politics and government.