Virginia Historical Documents Collection

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:

There are no restrictions on personal use. Permission to publish material from Virginia Historical Documents must be obtained from Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Preferred citation:

Virginia historical documents collection, C0034, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
2.25 linear feet (2 boxes)
Creator:
George Mason University
Abstract:
This collection contains historical documents relating to Virginia families and citizens. Documents range from pre-Revolution colonial documents to early 20th Century documents.
Language:
English. Contains one document in French.
Preferred citation:

Virginia historical documents collection, C0034, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The Virginia Historical Documents collection was created out of many small donations of materials that were accessioned by the Special Collections Research Center over the course of many years. Documents range from late 16th and early 17th century Raleigh family letters, court documents from the 18th and 19th centuries, which include summons and slave receipts, and material from the Fairfax family. Also included are Mason family documents and Civil War letters. Lastly, there are 20th Century postcards depicting Colonial Virginia and a request answered by Senator Harry Byrd about attending the 1945 Presidential Inauguration.

Biographical / historical:

Special Collections Research Center staff created this collection from small donations of historical documents.

Acquisition information:
Collection donated by Susan J. Brennan in 1985 and Dartmouth College Library in 1993. Additional documents acquired from various sources between 2005-2012.
Processing information:

Processed by Special Collections and Archives staff. EAD markup completed by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty in August 2009. Updated by Zac Greenfield in July 2017.

Arrangement:

Organized chronologically.