Steven Barsony 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:

Steven Barsony papers, C0274, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Creator:
Barsony, Steven A.
Abstract:
This collection of papers documents the work of Steven A. Barsony during his time with the Department of Transportation. The bulk of the collection dates from the 1970s and 1980s.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Steven Barsony papers, C0274, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection of papers documents the work of Steven A. Barsony during his time with the Department of Transportation. The bulk of the collection dates from the 1970s and 1980s. The collection largely consists of speeches, reports, correpsondence, and photographs on mass transit projects, particularly new technology developments such as the Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit Project in West Virginia. Some of the speeches and congressional testimonies were written by authors other than Barsony.

Biographical / historical:

Steven A. Barsony worked as the Director, Office of Engineering in the Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation. One of the most important projects he worked on at FTA was the Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit Project in West Virginia. Prior to joining the federal government, Barsony worked for over 10 years for the Boeing Company in Seatle, Washington. A native of Hungary, Barsony received a law degree from a university in Budapest. He also held engineering degrees from a university in Prague and the University of Buffalo in New York. He died on October 9, 2012, at the age of 88 in Lake Barcroft, Virginia.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Alan Pisarski in July 2015.
Custodial history:

Alan Pisarski received the papers fromthe Barsony family and mailed them to Jonathan Gifford at George Mason Unviersity in July 2013. Joanthan Gifford then sent the papers to Special Collections and Archives in July 2015.

Processing information:

Processing completed by Jordan Patty in July 2015. EAD markup completed by Jordan Patty in July 2015.

Arrangement:

Organized by subject and date.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard