Virginia Lampe papers, 1967/1978

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:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Virginia Lampe papers, C0158, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
4.25 linear feet (4 boxes)
Creator:
Virginia Lampe
Abstract:
This collection contains materials pertaining to Virginia Lampe's career as a community activist and advocate of mental health and mental retardation services. The materials include task-force reports and meeting minutes for the numerous mental health and regional planning boards on which she served, as well as correspondence with her husband Henry O. Lampe.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Virginia Lampe papers, C0158, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains materials pertaining to Virginia Lampe's career as a community activist and advocate of mental health and mental retardation services. The materials include task-force reports and meeting minutes for the numerous mental health and regional planning boards on which she served, as well as correspondence with her husband Henry O. Lampe.

Biographical / historical:

Virginia Lampe actively served on several local hospital and mental health boards in Virginia, including the Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Boards. She also served on regional planning committees in several counties, including Lenowisco, Cumberland Plateau, Mount Rogers, and New River Valley, as an advocate of mental health and mental retardation services for children.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Virginia Lampe.
Processing information:

Processed by Special Collections and Archives staff. EAD markup completed by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty in April 2009.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by subject.