The Donie Rieger Papers, 1977-1986

Access and use

Location of collection:
Fairfax County Public Library
Fairfax County Public Library
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Virginia Room
10360 North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030-2514
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Chris Barbuschak
Phone: (703) 293-2142
Phone: (703) 293-6227 ext. 6 (Virginia Room)
Fax: (703) 293-2155

Summary

Extent:
0.5 linear feet
Creator:
Rieger, Donie (1912-1996)
Abstract:
The Donie Rieger Papers contains 0.5 linear feet spanning the years 1977-1986 and consists of correspondence, memorandum, photocopies, notes, and job applications.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Donie Rieger Papers contains 0.5 linear feet spanning the years 1977-1986 and consists of correspondence, memorandum, photocopies, notes, and job applications. Most of the materials pertain to Rieger’s work as a member of the Fairfax County History Commission. The Road Orders Project file contains photocopies of Middle Turnpike Road Orders from 1831-1839. The Archaeological Budget file contains papers relating to the establishment of a Fairfax County archaeological program and includes job applications.

Biographical / historical:

Donie Carmack Rieger was born in Todd County, Kentucky on May 11, 1912, and grew up in Louisville. After graduating from the University of Louisville, she wrote and edited for The Courier Journal. During World War II, she served as the newspaper’s Washington correspondent after she and her husband, Charles J. Rieger, moved to Washington D.C. In 1950, the couple moved to McLean, Virginia where they continued to live for the next four decades.

Donie Rieger first became involved with the Fairfax County History Commission in 1972. She served as its Chairman from 1978-1979. While on the commission, she initiated an oral history program, sought the preservation of Georgetown Pike and Langley Fork, and helped activate the county’s archaeological program. She was also influential in the efforts of bringing an archives and records management program to Fairfax County. Rieger resigned from the Commission in 1987. She died on June 19, 1996.

Acquisition information:
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