John C. Wood papers

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

Email: speccoll@gmu.edu

Phone: (703) 993-2220

Fax: (703) 993-2669

Web: scrc.gmu.edu

Summary

Extent:

1.5 linear ft.

Creator:

John C. Wood

Abstract:

This collection contains documents pertaining to Wood's career as mayor, including correspondence on the acquisition of land for George Mason College in the 1960s.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains documents pertaining to Wood's career as mayor, including correspondence on the acquisition of land for George Mason College in the 1960s.

Biographical / historical:

John C. Wood was elected mayor of the City of Fairfax in 1952 and become the first rector of Mason's Board of Visitors in 1972. In both jobs Wood was a major force in the development of the university and pushed to acquire the land for both the Fairfax and Arlington Campuses.

Acquisition information:

Donated by John C. Wood.

Arrangement:

Organized by subject and date.

Physical location:

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Campus planning.
Local government.