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In 1939, Bayard and Ruth opened the Evans Coffee Shop in Arlington at 4770 Lee Highway with a $2,000 investment. Originally a 50 seat restaurant decorated with historical memorabilia, the coffee shop later expanded to 265 seats before closing in 1961. In 1951, the Evans’ also opened the Evans Cafeteria in the District at 2023 I Street, N.W. although it was short-lived.","In the early 1940s, Evans accumulated 43 acres of land in McLean and the family settled into an existing farmhouse on the property. In 1957, the couple commissioned local architect Walter Macomber to construct a restaurant on the family farm using materials from a number of historic buildings including old mills, barns, and churches. The new restaurant, “Evans Farm Inn”, opened for business in 1958.","Evans Farm Inn became a local McLean landmark. The farm operation on the property provided fresh vegetables, produce, and pure well water. Horses, ducks, goats, and other wildlife roamed the open farmland. In addition to the main dining room, the property contained a country store, a waterwheel and millhouse, a barn, a cookhouse built from old paving blocks from Georgetown, and the Sitting Duck Pub which had the atmosphere of a traditional British pub. The Evans’ enhanced the Colonial atmosphere of Evans Farm Inn with antiques and historical memorabilia, as well as plantation style food served by waiters dressed in Colonial apparel. A host of celebrities, politicians, and royalty visited the restaurant over the years. After Bayard’s death, Maria and Ralph Evans continued running the restaurant until 1999, when Evans sold the family farm to townhouse developers.","In addition to restaurateur, Bayard Evans was very active in civic affairs. He was a Charter member of the McLean Business and Professional Association, Charter member of the Fairfax Hunt, Founder of the McLean Kiwanis Club, Founder of the McLean Horse Show, Past President of Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, Treasurer of the McLean Citizens Association, and a member of the Virginia State Restaurant Association. In 1965, the National Restaurant Association chose Evans as “Restaurateur of the Year”.","As evidenced by his collection of antiques and historical memorabilia, Evans had a tremendous passion for local history. Concerned about historic preservation, he founded the Fairfax Landmark Preservation Committee, today known as the Fairfax County History Commission. He was a member of the Arlington and Fairfax County Historical Societies, as well as a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He was also largely responsible for saving and restoring Colvin Run Mill, Dranesville Tavern and other historical landmarks in the area.","On the afternoon of September 7, 1980, Evans and his wife were traveling northbound on Utterback Store Road when his car collided with another at the Georgetown Pike intersection. Their car overturned pinning down Ruth who later recovered, but fatally injured Bayard. ","Series 1: Personal and History Files, 1911-1981, Boxes 1-2 and Oversize 7","This series contains historical and personal items that Evans saved throughout out his life.  Items consist of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, a speech, bumper stickers, sketches, newspaper clippings, newsletters, articles, a program, and an award plaque. Correspondence from individuals including Ludwell Lee Montague, Eleanor Lee Templeman, Henry C. Mackall, R.E. Wagstaff, Thomas C. Barringer, and the Fairfax County Park Authority cover historical subjects mostly concerning the restoration of Sully Plantation and Colvin Run Mill. Also included are papers relating to Evans’ work with erecting Wolf Trap Farm Park’s Composer Cottage, which burned down in 1979 and was never rebuilt. There is also campaign ephemera and bumper stickers for Vince Callahan, John Warner and Carol Griffee. Evans also saved a collection of Christopher News Notes that he received in the mail and Sunshine Magazine. ","Series 2: Evans Farm Inn and Evans Coffee Shop Files, 1918-1980. Boxes 2-5, and Oversize 7","This series consists of papers relating to Evans’ restaurants particularly in regards to decorations and building features. Included are correspondence, receipts, catalogs, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, sketches, architectural drawings, notes, menus, postcards, and a match book. 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In 1957, the couple commissioned local architect Walter Macomber to construct a restaurant on the family farm using materials from a number of historic buildings including old mills, barns, and churches. The new restaurant, “Evans Farm Inn”, opened for business in 1958.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvans Farm Inn became a local McLean landmark. The farm operation on the property provided fresh vegetables, produce, and pure well water. Horses, ducks, goats, and other wildlife roamed the open farmland. In addition to the main dining room, the property contained a country store, a waterwheel and millhouse, a barn, a cookhouse built from old paving blocks from Georgetown, and the Sitting Duck Pub which had the atmosphere of a traditional British pub. The Evans’ enhanced the Colonial atmosphere of Evans Farm Inn with antiques and historical memorabilia, as well as plantation style food served by waiters dressed in Colonial apparel. A host of celebrities, politicians, and royalty visited the restaurant over the years. After Bayard’s death, Maria and Ralph Evans continued running the restaurant until 1999, when Evans sold the family farm to townhouse developers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn addition to restaurateur, Bayard Evans was very active in civic affairs. He was a Charter member of the McLean Business and Professional Association, Charter member of the Fairfax Hunt, Founder of the McLean Kiwanis Club, Founder of the McLean Horse Show, Past President of Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, Treasurer of the McLean Citizens Association, and a member of the Virginia State Restaurant Association. In 1965, the National Restaurant Association chose Evans as “Restaurateur of the Year”.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs evidenced by his collection of antiques and historical memorabilia, Evans had a tremendous passion for local history. Concerned about historic preservation, he founded the Fairfax Landmark Preservation Committee, today known as the Fairfax County History Commission. He was a member of the Arlington and Fairfax County Historical Societies, as well as a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He was also largely responsible for saving and restoring Colvin Run Mill, Dranesville Tavern and other historical landmarks in the area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the afternoon of September 7, 1980, Evans and his wife were traveling northbound on Utterback Store Road when his car collided with another at the Georgetown Pike intersection. Their car overturned pinning down Ruth who later recovered, but fatally injured Bayard. \u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Historical and Biographical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["Bayard Daniel Evans was born on February 1, 1900 in Scranton, Pa. to Daniel and Rachel Evans. After public schooling, he studied dairy husbandry at Pennsylvania State College and graduated in 1923. He funded his college studies with menial jobs as a cab driver, steward, and waiter. Evans developed an interested in the cafeteria business and later worked in a number of restaurant chains including the Automat in New York. By 1930, he managed a local Scranton cafeteria.","After marrying Ruth Nickell, the couple and their two children, Ralph and Caroline, moved to Northern Virginia. In 1939, Bayard and Ruth opened the Evans Coffee Shop in Arlington at 4770 Lee Highway with a $2,000 investment. Originally a 50 seat restaurant decorated with historical memorabilia, the coffee shop later expanded to 265 seats before closing in 1961. In 1951, the Evans’ also opened the Evans Cafeteria in the District at 2023 I Street, N.W. although it was short-lived.","In the early 1940s, Evans accumulated 43 acres of land in McLean and the family settled into an existing farmhouse on the property. In 1957, the couple commissioned local architect Walter Macomber to construct a restaurant on the family farm using materials from a number of historic buildings including old mills, barns, and churches. The new restaurant, “Evans Farm Inn”, opened for business in 1958.","Evans Farm Inn became a local McLean landmark. The farm operation on the property provided fresh vegetables, produce, and pure well water. Horses, ducks, goats, and other wildlife roamed the open farmland. In addition to the main dining room, the property contained a country store, a waterwheel and millhouse, a barn, a cookhouse built from old paving blocks from Georgetown, and the Sitting Duck Pub which had the atmosphere of a traditional British pub. The Evans’ enhanced the Colonial atmosphere of Evans Farm Inn with antiques and historical memorabilia, as well as plantation style food served by waiters dressed in Colonial apparel. A host of celebrities, politicians, and royalty visited the restaurant over the years. After Bayard’s death, Maria and Ralph Evans continued running the restaurant until 1999, when Evans sold the family farm to townhouse developers.","In addition to restaurateur, Bayard Evans was very active in civic affairs. He was a Charter member of the McLean Business and Professional Association, Charter member of the Fairfax Hunt, Founder of the McLean Kiwanis Club, Founder of the McLean Horse Show, Past President of Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, Treasurer of the McLean Citizens Association, and a member of the Virginia State Restaurant Association. In 1965, the National Restaurant Association chose Evans as “Restaurateur of the Year”.","As evidenced by his collection of antiques and historical memorabilia, Evans had a tremendous passion for local history. Concerned about historic preservation, he founded the Fairfax Landmark Preservation Committee, today known as the Fairfax County History Commission. He was a member of the Arlington and Fairfax County Historical Societies, as well as a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He was also largely responsible for saving and restoring Colvin Run Mill, Dranesville Tavern and other historical landmarks in the area.","On the afternoon of September 7, 1980, Evans and his wife were traveling northbound on Utterback Store Road when his car collided with another at the Georgetown Pike intersection. Their car overturned pinning down Ruth who later recovered, but fatally injured Bayard. "],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"boldunderline\"\u003eSeries 1: Personal and History Files, 1911-1981, Boxes 1-2 and Oversize 7\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series contains historical and personal items that Evans saved throughout out his life.  Items consist of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, a speech, bumper stickers, sketches, newspaper clippings, newsletters, articles, a program, and an award plaque. Correspondence from individuals including Ludwell Lee Montague, Eleanor Lee Templeman, Henry C. Mackall, R.E. Wagstaff, Thomas C. Barringer, and the Fairfax County Park Authority cover historical subjects mostly concerning the restoration of Sully Plantation and Colvin Run Mill. Also included are papers relating to Evans’ work with erecting Wolf Trap Farm Park’s Composer Cottage, which burned down in 1979 and was never rebuilt. There is also campaign ephemera and bumper stickers for Vince Callahan, John Warner and Carol Griffee. Evans also saved a collection of Christopher News Notes that he received in the mail and Sunshine Magazine. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"boldunderline\"\u003eSeries 2: Evans Farm Inn and Evans Coffee Shop Files, 1918-1980. Boxes 2-5, and Oversize 7\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of papers relating to Evans’ restaurants particularly in regards to decorations and building features. Included are correspondence, receipts, catalogs, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, sketches, architectural drawings, notes, menus, postcards, and a match book. The majority of these files contain clippings or catalogs of decorative items Evans sought to add to his restaurants. Of particular note are proposed sketches for the Evans Coffee Shop exterior sign. Also included is correspondence from architect Walter Macomber (known for his restoration work on Mount Vernon, Colonial Williamsburg, and Fairfax Courthouse) who Evans commissioned to design Evans Farm Inn. 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Boxes 2-5, and Oversize 7","This series consists of papers relating to Evans’ restaurants particularly in regards to decorations and building features. Included are correspondence, receipts, catalogs, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, sketches, architectural drawings, notes, menus, postcards, and a match book. The majority of these files contain clippings or catalogs of decorative items Evans sought to add to his restaurants. Of particular note are proposed sketches for the Evans Coffee Shop exterior sign. Also included is correspondence from architect Walter Macomber (known for his restoration work on Mount Vernon, Colonial Williamsburg, and Fairfax Courthouse) who Evans commissioned to design Evans Farm Inn. When Evans took notes, he often wrote on the back of menus from the Evans Coffee Shop, Evans Farm Inn, and the Watergate Inn which are found in these files.  ","Series 3: Ralph Evans Papers, 1979-1995, Boxes 6 and Oversize 7","These materials accompanied Bayard’s files although they post-date his death. Items include Ralph Evans’ copy of the 1979-1980 National Restaurant Association Directory as well as light low-calorie recipes from the NRA. Also contained are memorabilia and ephemera from Evans Farm Inn including a menu template, two lithographs of the restaurant, as well as pamphlets and magazine articles."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\" encodinganalog=\"520$a\"\u003e\nThe Bayard D. Evans Collection consists of 4.75 linear feet and spans the years 1911-1995 (bulk 1939-1980) and consists of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, bumper stickers, sketches, architectural drawings, menus, newspaper clippings, newsletters, magazine articles, postcards, a match book, a program, a speech, and an award plaque.\n\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["\nThe Bayard D. 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Because McLean is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, the MCA provides a forum where residents of the greater McLean area can address local issues and to advocate for solutions that serve the interests and values of the community. The MCA studies issues and advocates positions, sends representatives to task forces, hosts candidate debates, forums and town halls, and collaborates with elected officials and staff at all levels of government to accomplish its goals.","McLean Citizens Association Records contains minutes, correspondence, reports, handbooks, promotional materials, clippings, photographs, and VHS tapes created and collected by the MCA spanning the years 1922-2014. The materials were collected by several different members and officers of the organization including Bayard Evans, Leighton Cain, Kay Sloan Burke, and Merrily Pierce. As such, the collection does not contain complete or comprehensive records of the MCA. The collection consists of administrative records, financial records, subject files, planning and zoning committee files, and records of related organizations including the Coalition to Save Evans Farm, McLean Community Center, and McLean Citizens Foundation.","Series 1: Administrative Records, 1953-2014, Undated, Boxes 1-7","This series contains administrative records of the MCA, including Constitution and By-Laws and Board of Directors handbooks, newspaper clippings, brochures, and photographs. It also includes materials, namely agenda, minutes, reports, and correspondence, related to both the Board of Directors and General Membership meetings.  The McLean Letter, a newsletter sent to members, also contains agenda, meeting minutes, and reports.  ","Series 2: Financial Records, 1974-1996, Boxes 7-8","This series contains Reports of the Treasurer as well as bank statements, receipts, deposit slips, and other financial documents. Materials are arranged chronologically.","Series 3: Planning and Zoning Committee, 1950-2002, Undated, Boxes 8-22","This series contains records of the Planning and Zoning Committee, including meeting minutes, agenda, and notes, reports, correspondence, maps, and reference materials.  The bulk of the series is comprised of files relating to individual rezoning, and other development applications in Fairfax County. These files include reports of the Department of Planning and Zoning; correspondence with Fairfax County, developers, and residents; architectural drawings, blueprints, and plats; meeting materials; clippings; and other documents. These files are arranged alphabetically by applicant.  ","Series 4: Subject Files, 1947-2003, Undated, Boxes 22-27","This series contains correspondence, reports, maps, drawings, and other materials on a variety of issues.  Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject.","Series 5: Related Organizations, 1964-2003","This series contains materials to organizations related to MCA, including the Coalition to Save Evans Farm, McLean Citizens Foundation, and McLean Community Center.  ","Sub-series 5-1: Coalition to Save Evans Farm, 1966-2003, Boxes 27-32 \nThe Coalition to Save Evans Farm was a grass-roots citizens’ organization jointly sponsored by the MCA and McLean Broyhill Estates Civic Association in 1998 to preserve a 24 acre property formerly occupied by the Evans Farm Inn Restaurant. This series contains rezoning applications, correspondence, meeting minutes, fundraising and financial information, photographs, VHS tapes, stickers, and promotional materials.","Sub-series 5-2: McLean Citizens Foundation, 2001-2003, Undated, Box 32 \nThe McLean Citizens Foundation (now known as McLean Community Foundation) was created by the MCA to fundraise and award grants for local projects. This series contains information relating to a grant awarded for the planting of trees at Haycock Elementary School as well as materials relating to the 20th anniversary of the founding of MCF. A photograph of past presidents of the MCA is also included.","Sub-series 5-3: McLean Community Center, 1964-1982, Boxes 32-33 \nThe McLean Community Center was established by the MCA and other community organizations to provide facilities for civic, cultural, educational, recreational and social activities. 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In 1953, the League was reincorporated as The McLean Citizens Association (MCA). Because McLean is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, the MCA provides a forum where residents of the greater McLean area can address local issues and to advocate for solutions that serve the interests and values of the community. The MCA studies issues and advocates positions, sends representatives to task forces, hosts candidate debates, forums and town halls, and collaborates with elected officials and staff at all levels of government to accomplish its goals.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Historical and Biographical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["The McLean Citizens Association was founded in 1914 as the McLean School and Civic League. In 1953, the League was reincorporated as The McLean Citizens Association (MCA). 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These files include reports of the Department of Planning and Zoning; correspondence with Fairfax County, developers, and residents; architectural drawings, blueprints, and plats; meeting materials; clippings; and other documents. These files are arranged alphabetically by applicant.  \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"boldunderline\"\u003eSeries 4: Subject Files, 1947-2003, Undated, Boxes 22-27\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series contains correspondence, reports, maps, drawings, and other materials on a variety of issues.  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The McLean Letter, a newsletter sent to members, also contains agenda, meeting minutes, and reports.  ","Series 2: Financial Records, 1974-1996, Boxes 7-8","This series contains Reports of the Treasurer as well as bank statements, receipts, deposit slips, and other financial documents. Materials are arranged chronologically.","Series 3: Planning and Zoning Committee, 1950-2002, Undated, Boxes 8-22","This series contains records of the Planning and Zoning Committee, including meeting minutes, agenda, and notes, reports, correspondence, maps, and reference materials.  The bulk of the series is comprised of files relating to individual rezoning, and other development applications in Fairfax County. These files include reports of the Department of Planning and Zoning; correspondence with Fairfax County, developers, and residents; architectural drawings, blueprints, and plats; meeting materials; clippings; and other documents. These files are arranged alphabetically by applicant.  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This series contains rezoning applications, correspondence, meeting minutes, fundraising and financial information, photographs, VHS tapes, stickers, and promotional materials.","Sub-series 5-2: McLean Citizens Foundation, 2001-2003, Undated, Box 32 \nThe McLean Citizens Foundation (now known as McLean Community Foundation) was created by the MCA to fundraise and award grants for local projects. This series contains information relating to a grant awarded for the planting of trees at Haycock Elementary School as well as materials relating to the 20th anniversary of the founding of MCF. A photograph of past presidents of the MCA is also included.","Sub-series 5-3: McLean Community Center, 1964-1982, Boxes 32-33 \nThe McLean Community Center was established by the MCA and other community organizations to provide facilities for civic, cultural, educational, recreational and social activities. 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