Elizabeth Campbell 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 Elizabeth Campbell papers must be obtained from Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Collection is open to research.

Preferred citation:

Elizabeth Campbell papers collection, C0132, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
0.25 linear feet (1 box)
Creator:
Campbell, Elizabeth
Abstract:
The Elizabeth Campbell papers collection includes correspondence between Elizabeth Campbell and George Mason University Advisory Board officials, regarding the opening of a satellite campus in Arlington.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Elizabeth Campbell papers collection, C0132, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The Elizabeth Campbell papers collection includes correspondence between Elizabeth Campbell and George Mason University Advisory Board officials, regarding Mrs. Campbell's appointment to the Board of Control for the acquisition of land for George Mason College.

The collection contains nine letters dated between 1964 and 1972, and one resolution recognizing Mrs. Campbell's commitment to the Continuing Higher Education Citizens Advisory Committee dated 1978. The letters pertain largely to Mrs. Campbell's appointment to the Board of Control, who was petitioning for land in Arlington, Virginia, on which to build a satellite campus.

Biographical / historical:

Elizabeth Campbell, originally from North Carolina, attended Salem College and later Columbia University. In 1948 Mrs. Campbell was appointed to the Arlington County School Board and, in 1953, was the founder and first president of WETA-TV, a public television station serving Washington D.C. In 1987 she was awarded an Emmy for her work in public broadcasting. Additionally, Campbell served on the Board of Control for the acquisition of land for George Mason College in the 1960s and the Chairman of the Consortium for Continuing Higher Education Citizens Advisory Committee in the 1970s. Elizabeth Campbell passed away in 2004 at the age of 101.

Acquisition information:
Donor unknown.
Processing information:

Processed by Special Collections and Archives staff.

Arrangement:

All correspondence is contained in one series.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard