Henry H. Douglas 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:

Henry H. Douglas papers, C0296, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
1.25 Linear Feet 4 boxes
Creator:
Douglas, Henry H., 1903-1987
Abstract:
Notes, articles, correspondence and other materials regarding information on Prince William County, Virginia and surrounding areas.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Henry H. Douglas papers, C0296, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The Henry H. Douglas papers contain notes, correspondence, articles, interview transcripts, images, and other materials about historic sites in Prince William County, Virginia and surrounding areas. One area of focus in these papers is Beverley Mill, a historic grist mill near Broad Run, VA. Douglas' notes and collected materials are mostly from the 1960s and 1970s.

Biographical / historical:

Henry H. Douglas (1903-1987) founded the Pioneer America Society in 1967 and served as its executive director. A resident of Falls Church, Virginia, Douglas was an editor of Pioneer America and Echoes of History - both publications of the Pioneer America Society - in the 1960s and 1970s. The publications focused on historic sites of Northern Virginia.

Acquisition information:
Donated by the Prince William Public Libraries in November 2016.
Processing information:

Processing completed by Brittney Falter in January 2017. EAD markup completed by Brittney Falter in January 2017. Finding aid updated by Amanda Menjivar in January 2023.

Arrangement:

The Henry H. Douglas papers are arranged by subject.

Physical location:
R 53, C 5, S 2
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard