Philip Clark 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

Summary

Extent:
0.25 linear ft.; 1 box
Creator:
Philip Clark
Abstract:
The Philip Clark papers contain information related to the American Planning Association conference and awards. Also included is information on Reston and awards Reston won. The collection is in one series titled subject files which is organized in alphabetical order.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Philip Clark papers contain information related to the American Planning Association conference and awards. Also included is information on Reston and awards Reston won.

Series one is titled Subject Files. The series contains information from the American Institute of Certified Planners and American Planning Association. The papers are applications for different awards for national conferences. Also included are photographs and brochures from Reston.

Biographical / historical:

Philip Clark, fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and a 30-year resident of Reston, nominated Reston and Robert E. Simon, Jr., for AICP honors in 2002. Reston is a planned community in Northern Virginia. Simon was the founder of Reston, he purchased the land with the proceeds from the sale of Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1961. Construction began in 1963 with the building of Lake Anne. In 1967, Golf Oil Corporation formed a subsidiary, Reston Gulf, Inc., took complete financial and operational control, and put development on the fast track.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Philip Clark on February 9, 2005.
Arrangement:

Organized into one series.

  • Series 1: Subject Files, 2001-2004 (Box 1)