Dorothy S. McDiarmid 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:

The copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)

Preferred citation:

Dorothy McDiarmid papers, C0029, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
135 Linear Feet 121 boxes
Creator:
McDiarmid, Dorothy S. (Dorothy Shoemaker), 1906-1994
Abstract:
This collection contains material relating to Dorothy S. McDiarmid's career in the Virginia House of Delegates, including correspondence, printouts, publications, notes, subject files, and newsclippings.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Dorothy McDiarmid papers, C0029, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains material relating to Dorothy McDiarmid's career in the Virginia House of Delegates, including correspondence, printouts, publications, notes, subject files, and newsclippings.

Biographical / historical:

Dorothy S. McDiarmid served as a Democrat in the Virginia House of Delegates, 35th District, in 1960-1961, 1964-1969, and 1972-1989. McDiarmid studied Political Science at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. After graduating she became an eduator and a business partner in McDiarmid Realty and McDiarmid Associates. In addition to serving in the Virginia House of Delegates, McDiarmid served as a board member of the Fairfax County YWCA, the League of Women Voters, and the National Democratic Women's Club, and served as the president of the Fairfax County Federation of PTAs. Throughout her years of active public service, McDiarmid has won several awards, including the Virginia Congress PTA's Lifetime member achievement award, the Fairfax County Human Rights Commission's First Annual Award, and the Fairfax County Woman of Achievement Award (1971, 1972).

Acquisition information:
Collection donated by Mary McDiarmid.
Processing information:

This collection is not fully processed. This collection has additional unprocessed accession 2012-107, and therefore this finding aid may not be fully up to date. Please contact SCRC for more information.

EAD markup completed by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty in August 2009.

Inventory added and finding aid updated by Amanda Menjivar in June 2024.

Arrangement:

Arranged by subject.