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A Guide to the Executive Mansion and First Lady's Event Records of Virginia Governor George F. Allen, 1994-1997 Allen, George F., Virginia Governor, Executive Mansion and First Lady's Event Records 35875

A Guide to the Executive Mansion and First Lady's Event Records of Virginia Governor George F. Allen, 1994-1997

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the Library of Virginia
Accession Number 35875


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Repository
The Library of Virginia
Accession Number
35875
Title
Executive Mansion and First Lady's Event Records of Virginia Governor George F. Allen, 1994-1997
Extent
2 cu. ft. (2 boxes)
Creator
Virginia. Governor (1994-1998 : Allen)
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

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Use Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

Executive Mansion and First Lady's Event Records of Virginia Governor George F. Allen, 1994-1997. Accession 35875, State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va.

Acquisition Information

Transferred by Georgia Root, Assistant Secretary of the Commonwealth, Richmond, Virginia, 19 June 1998.

Biographical/Historical Information

George Felix Allen was born March 8, 1952 in Whittier, California to famed NFL football coach George H. Allen and his wife Henrietta (Lumbroso) Allen. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1971 and the University of Virginia School of Law in 1977. Allen served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1982-1991 and served a short term in the U.S. House of Delegates in the early 1990s. In November 1993, Allen beat Attorney General Mary Sue Terry to become Governor. Governor Allen served until January 1998 and was succeeded by Governor James S. Gilmore. Governor Allen has been married to Susan (Brown) Allen since 1986 and they have three children, Forrest, Tyler, and Brooke. The family resides in Mount Vernon, Virginia.

Scope and Content

Contains records related to functions held at the Executive Mansion as well as events supported and/or attended by First Lady Susan Allen. The first series documents events at the Mansion, while the remaining three series document Mrs. Allen's activities throughout the Commonwealth. Mrs. Allen supported many causes including those related to children, breast cancer awareness, and tourism.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into the following series:

Series I. Executive Mansion Events Series II. Children's Events Series III. Breast Cancer Awareness and Physical Fitness Events Series IV. Tourism Events

Contents List

Series I. Executive Mansion Events , 1994-1997 .
Box 1
Extent: 10 folders.

Includes invitations, menus, guest lists, and seating arrangements for various functions held at the Executive Mansion. Also includes a biographical sketch of Susan Allen and a file devoted to the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion.

Function files are arranged chronologically.

  • Box 1 Folder 1
    First Lady Susan Allen's Biography.
  • Box 1 Folder 2
    Functions, 1994 January-February .
  • Box 1 Folder 3
    Functions, 1994 March-October .
  • Box 1 Folder 4
    Functions, 1994 March-October .
  • Box 1 Folder 5
    Functions, 1994 November-1995 March .
  • Box 1 Folder 6
    Functions, 1995 April-September .
  • Box 1 Folder 7
    Functions, 1995 October-1996 November .
  • Box 1 Folder 8
    Functions, 1996 December-1997 April .
  • Box 1 Folder 9
    Functions, 1997 April-November .
  • Box 1 Folder 9A
    Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion.
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Series II. Children's Events , 1994-1997 .
Box 1
Extent: 43 folders.

Includes programs, speeches, and organizational literature that documents numerous children's events held throughout the Commonwealth and attended by First Lady Susan Allen. The First Lady was often invited to be the featured speaker and to serve as an honoray chairperson for the event.

Arrangement is loosely chronological.

  • Box 1 Folder 10
    Children's Issues (News Clips and Press Releases), 1994-1997 .
  • Box 1 Folder 11
    Rural Point Elementary School, 1995 January .
  • Box 1 Folder 12
    Club RAPP, 1994 December .
  • Box 1 Folder 13
    Toy and Food Drive, 1994 December .
  • Box 1 Folder 14
    Red Ribbon Week, 1994 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 15
    Girl Scouts Investiture Ceremony, 1994 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 16
    ABC College Awards, 1994 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 17
    St. Mary's Infant Home, 1994 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 18
    Arts Council Children's Festival, 1994 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 19
    Virginia Commonwealth University Mentoring Event, 1994 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 20
    Crimestoppers, 1994 September .
  • Box 1 Folder 21
    Discovery Works (Radford), 1994 September .
  • Box 1 Folder 22
    Greenville "CARES" Luncheon, 1994 September .
  • Box 1 Folder 23
    Week of the Child Activities, 1994 April .
  • Box 1 Folder 24
    Children's Hospital 75th Anniversary Celebration, 1995 April .
  • Box 1 Folder 25
    Sesame Street 25th Birthday, 1994 April .
  • Box 1 Folder 26
    Big Brothers/Big Sisters Ribbon-Cutting, 1994 June .
  • Box 1 Folder 27
    Rainbow Gala (Association for the Study of Childhood Cancer), 1994 September .
  • Box 1 Folder 28
    Prevent Child Abuse Fashion Show, 1995 February .
  • Box 1 Folder 29
    Maybeury Elementary Visit, 1995 April .
  • Box 1 Folder 30
    Moonlight Walk (King's Daughters), 1995 May .
  • Box 1 Folder 31
    Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1995 September .
  • Box 1 Folder 32
    Battlefield Park Elementary School, 1995 November .
  • Box 1 Folder 33
    Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick-off, 1996 April .
  • Box 1 Folder 34
    Robious Elementary Visit, 1996 March .
  • Box 1 Folder 35
    Girl Scout Public Service Announcement, 1996 February .
  • Box 1 Folder 36
    Rural Point Elementary School, 1996 January .
  • Box 1 Folder 37
    Martinsville DARE Rally, 1996 April .
  • Box 1 Folder 38
    Youth Service Week Event, 1996 April .
  • Box 1 Folder 39
    Henrico Schools Event, 1996 September .
  • Box 1 Folder 40
    First Lady's Trail Ride (4-H Foundation), 1996 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 41
    First Lady's Trail Ride (4-H Foundation), 1996 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 42
    Big Help Day, 1996 November .
  • Box 1 Folder 43
    D.M.V. Contest Awards, 1996 December .
  • Box 1 Folder 44
    4-H Ambassadors Visit, 1997 February .
  • Box 1 Folder 45
    Circus School Event, 1997 February .
  • Box 1 Folder 46
    Substance Abuse Prevention Awards, 1997 March .
  • Box 1 Folder 47
    Richmond Library Reading Time, 1997 March .
  • Box 1 Folder 48
    Youth Service Event, 1997 April .
  • Box 1 Folder 49
    Virginia Home for Boys Luncheon, 1997 June .
  • Box 1 Folder 50
    Carver Elementary School Visit, 1997 September .
  • Box 1 Folder 51
    Japan-Virginia Society (Japan Girl Scout Event), 1997 .
  • Box 1 Folder 52
    First Lady's Trail Ride (4-H Foundation), 1997 November .
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Series II. Breast Cancer Awareness and Physical Fitness Events , 1994-1997 .
Boxes 1-2
Extent: 53 folders.

Includes programs, speeches, and organizational literature that document Susan Allen's involvement in promoting breast cancer awareness and education throughout the Commonwealth. Also included at the end of this series are files that document Mrs. Allen's involvement with physical fitness-related events.

Arrangement is loosely chronological.

  • Box 1 Folder 53
    Breast Cancer Awareness (News Clips and Press Releases), 1994-1997 .
  • Box 1 Folder 54
    Cancer Society Fundraiser (Margaret Phillips), 1994 September .
  • Box 1 Folder 55
    University of Virginia Breast Cancer Forum, 1994 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 56
    Galax Radio Phone-in (Breast Cancer), 1994 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 57
    Breast Cancer Awareness Leadership Forum, 1995 April .
  • Box 1 Folder 58
    Wytheville Mammography Unit, 1995 April .
  • Box 1 Folder 59
    Tell a Friend Public Service Announcement, 1995 September .
  • Box 1 Folder 60
    Charlottesville-Albemarle Breast Cancer Relay for Life, 1995 September .
  • Box 1 Folder 61
    Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kick-off, 1995 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 62
    Breast Cancer Awareness Press Conference, 1995 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 63
    Golf Tournament for Breast Cancer, 1995 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 64
    Fairfax Breast Cancer Events, 1995 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 65
    Breast Cancer Awards, 1995 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 66
    Galax Breast Cancer Event, 1995 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 67
    Riverside Diagnostic Center, 1995 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 68
    Hampton Breast Cancer Event, 1995 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 69
    Sweet Briar College Breast Cancer Forum, 1995 October .
  • Box 1 Folder 70
    Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Coalition, 1995 November .
  • Box 1 Folder 71
    Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation Symposium, 1995 November .
  • Box 1 Folder 72
    Virginia Commonwealth University/University of Richmond Brain Tumor Research Classic, 1996 January .
  • Box 1 Folder 73
    Women's Health Passport Press Event, 1996 January .
  • Box 1 Folder 74
    Face of Breast Cancer Exhibit Tea and Press Conference, 1996 September .
  • Box 1 Folder 75
    Coalition for Every Woman's Life (Breast Cancer Awareness), 1996 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 1
    Richmond American Cancer Society Women's Golf Championship, 1996 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 2
    Fluvanna County Breast Cancer Awareness Forum, 1996 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 3
    Tappahannock Breast Cancer Awareness Event, 1996 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 4
    WLEE Breast Cancer Awareness Announcement, 1996 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 5
    Waynesboro Breast Health Coalition Reception, 1996 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 6
    Danville Breast Cancer Awareness Event, 1996 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 7
    Blackstone Breast Cancer Awareness Event, 1996 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 8
    Norton Breast Cancer Awareness Event, 1996 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 9
    Farmville Breast Cancer Awareness Reception, D1996 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 10
    Catholic Women's Club, 1996 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 11
    Breast Cancer Awareness Mansion Reception, 1996 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 12
    Roanoke Breast Cancer Awareness Event, 1996 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 13
    Franklin Breast Cancer Awareness Event, 1996 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 14
    Massey Cancer Center Breast Cancer Awareness Event, 1996 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 15
    Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation Volunteer Reception, 1997 January .
  • Box 2 Folder 16
    Evelyn Lauder Lunch (Massey Cancer Center), 1997 February .
  • Box 2 Folder 17
    Massey Cancer Center, 1997 February .
  • Box 2 Folder 18
    Race for the Cure, 1997 February .
  • Box 2 Folder 19
    Board of Women's Health Gala, 1997 April .
  • Box 2 Folder 20
    Relay for Life (University of Richmond), 1997 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 21
    Ukrop's Breast Cancer Awareness Public Service Announcement, 1997 September .
  • Box 2 Folder 22
    Ladykiller Tour Event, 1997 September .
  • Box 2 Folder 23
    Front Royal and Winchester Breast Cancer Awareness Events, 1997 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 24
    Tidewater Breast Cancer Awareness Event, 1997 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 25
    Spotsylvania Breast Cancer Awareness Event, 1997 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 26
    University of Virginia Every Woman's Life Event, 1997 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 27
    Southwest Breast Cancer Awareness Event, 1997 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 28
    National Girls and Women in Sports Day Celebration, 1996 February .
  • Box 2 Folder 29
    Governor's Commission on Physical Fitness and Sports, 1997 September .
  • Box 2 Folder 30
    Women in Sports Day Walk, 1996 February .
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Series IV. Tourism Events , 1994-1997 .
Box 2
Extent: 61 folders.

Includes programs, speeches, organizational literature, invitations to conferences, and conference literature that documents Susan Allen's involvement in promoting Virginia tourism and industry, both domestically and abroad.

Arrangement is loosely chronological.

  • Box 2 Folder 31
    Tourism Press Clips and Press Releases, 1994 .
  • Box 2 Folder 32
    Heritage Tourism Week, 1994 .
  • Box 2 Folder 33
    Forbes Reception (Civil War Love Letters), 1994 November .
  • Box 2 Folder 34
    Southwest Virginia Annual Tourism Conference, 1994 November .
  • Box 2 Folder 35
    Cape Town Mayoral Visit (Mt. Vernon), 1994 September .
  • Box 2 Folder 36
    Alexandria Hotel Association, 1994 September .
  • Box 2 Folder 37
    Virginia Recreation and Park Society, 1994 September .
  • Box 2 Folder 38
    Familiarization Tour Event, 1994 September .
  • Box 2 Folder 39
    Scotchtown, 1994 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 40
    New Kent Groundbreaking, 1994 September .
  • Box 2 Folder 41
    Richmond International Raceway, 1994 September .
  • Box 2 Folder 42
    Tourism Press Clips and Press Releases, 1995 .
  • Box 2 Folder 43
    Kings Dominion Event, 1995 April .
  • Box 2 Folder 44
    Tour DuPont, 1995 April .
  • Box 2 Folder 45
    Heritage Tourism Week, 1995 .
  • Box 2 Folder 46
    Francis Land House, 1995 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 47
    Virginia Tech Tourism Interview, 1995 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 48
    South African Tourism Meeting, 1995 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 49
    Explore Park, 1995 June .
  • Box 2 Folder 50
    Travelhost National Awards Ceremony, 1995 September .
  • Box 2 Folder 51
    Southeast Tourism Award Ceremony, 1995 September .
  • Box 2 Folder 52
    Virginia Thanksgiving Festival, 1995 November .
  • Box 2 Folder 53
    State Parks Public Service Announcement, 1995 January .
  • Box 2 Folder 54
    Tourism Press Clips and Press Releases, 1996 .
  • Box 2 Folder 55
    Heritage Tourism Week Public Service Announcement, 1996 February .
  • Box 2 Folder 56
    Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association's Government Action Day, 1996 January .
  • Box 2 Folder 57
    Hampton Roads Festival and Event Association Meeting, 1996 April .
  • Box 2 Folder 58
    Virginia Museum of Natural History, 1996 April .
  • Box 2 Folder 59
    Abingdon Visit, 1996 April .
  • Box 2 Folder 60
    Los Angeles Events (Virginia Film Office), 1996 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 61
    Virginia Tourism Appreciation Day, 1996 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 62
    Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association Award Luncheon, 1996 September .
  • Box 2 Folder 63
    Today Show, 1996 June .
  • Box 2 Folder 64
    Faberge Ball, 1996 September .
  • Box 2 Folder 65
    Virginia is for Lovers Symposium, 1996 September .
  • Box 2 Folder 66
    New Millennium Studio (First Lady's Announcement), 1996 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 67
    Travel and Tourism Class Visit (Virginia Randolph Community High), 1996 December .
  • Box 2 Folder 68
    Tourism News Clips and Press Releases, 1997 .
  • Box 2 Folder 69
    Japanese Journal Interview, 1997 January .
  • Box 2 Folder 70
    State Parks Public Service Announcement, 1997 January .
  • Box 2 Folder 71
    Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Groundbreaking, 1997 March .
  • Box 2 Folder 72
    Operation Spruce Up, 1997 April .
  • Box 2 Folder 73
    Homestead Wine Event, 1997 April .
  • Box 2 Folder 74
    Waterfront Festival Luncheon, 1997 April .
  • Box 2 Folder 75
    Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, 1997 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 76
    Southeastern Virginia Tourism Summit, 1997 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 77
    Natural Bridge Events, 1997 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 78
    Bonnie Blue Horse Show, 1997 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 79
    Frontier Museum, 1997 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 80
    Historic Downtown Richmond (Valentine), 1997 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 81
    Montross Heritagefest, 1997 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 82
    Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Ride, 1997 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 83
    Tour de Chesapeake Photographs (copies), 1997 .
  • Box 2 Folder 84
    Time Travelers Event (Virginia Historical Society), 1997 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 85
    Chateau Morrisette, 1997 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 86
    Marion, 1997 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 87
    Race for the Cure, 1997 June .
  • Box 2 Folder 88
    Keep Virginia Beautiful Awards, 1997 October .
  • Box 2 Folder 89
    Virginia Living Museum Interview, 1997 November .
  • Box 2 Folder 90
    Celebrate Virginia, 1997 May .
  • Box 2 Folder 91
    Celebrate Virginia, 1997 May .
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