Stephen S. Fuller papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions on personal use. Permission to publish material from the Stephen S. Fuller papers must be obtained from Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Preferred citation:

Stephen S. Fuller papers, C0298, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
18 linear ft.
Creator:
Fuller, Stephen S., 9999-9999
Abstract:
This collection includes economic reports, manuscripts, maps, newspaper clippings, and photographs. This collection contains materials from 1932 and 1956-2016
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Stephen S. Fuller papers, C0298, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes photographs, maps, and numerous reports with topics ranging from construction, transportation, federal spending, employment trends, population growth, and economic forecasts within Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The collection is arranged into four series:

Series 1: Virginia (1959-2015) includes economic reports, maps, photographs, and planning documents.

Series 2: Maryland (1971-2011) includes economic reports and planning documents.

Series 3: Washington, D.C. (1932, 1956-2016) includes economic reports, federal spending reports, census data, magazines, maps, and planning documents.

Series 4: Reports from outside the Washington, D.C. region (1959-2012) includes economic reports, enviromental reports, testimonies, and planning documents.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Stephen S. Fuller received a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Rutgers University and a Doctorate in Regional Planning and Economic Development from Cornell University. He has authored hundreds of articles, papers, and reports about the Washington, D.C. area's economic development.

Dr. Fuller joined the George Mason University staff in 1994, serving as Professor of Public Policy. He also served as the Director of the Ph.D. Program of Public Policy from July 1998-2002. Fuller was chosen by the George Mason University Board of Visitors to be a University Professor in September 2001. He also served as a Dwight Schar Faculty Chair. Dr. Fuller is now the Director of The Stephen S. Fuller Institute.

Before joining the George Mason University faculty, Dr. Fuller served on the faculty at George Washington University as Chairman of the Department of Urban Planning and Real Estate Development, as well as spending one year as Director of Doctoral Programs for the School of Business and Public Management.

Acquisition information:
Collection donated by Stephen S. Fuller in October 2016 and December 2016
Processing information:

Processed by Bill Keeler in May 2018. EAD markup completed by Bill Keeler in May 2018.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by region.

  • Series 1: Virginia, 1959-2015 (Boxes 1-12)
  • Series 2: Maryland, 1971-2011 (Boxes 12-14)
  • Series 3: Washington, D.C., 1932, 1956-2016 (Boxes 14-37)
  • Series 4: Reports from outside the Washington, D.C. region, 1959-2012 (Boxes 37-44)
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard