vifgm00086 Guide to the Reston Black Focus records, 1960-2005 Reston Black Focus C0171 Emily Martin George Mason University Libraries 2006 By George Mason University Libraries. All rights reserved. Machine-readable finding aid derived from being created directly into EAD, created by Emily Martin, June 2009 Description is in English 2013-11-21 Converted to schema conforming EAD by dtd2schema.vh.xsl. A Guide to the Reston Black Focus records A Collection in Special Collections and Archives C0171

George Mason University Libraries 2011 Special Collections and Archives Staff Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Descriptive Summary George Mason University. Special Collections and Archives. Edward G. Sharp Reston Black Focus records 1960-2005 C0171 2.75 linear feet (6 boxes) English The collection consists of papers from the Reston Black Focus, such as correspondence, advertisements, financial information and general information. Also included in the collection is a series on the Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA) with papers and other information from the Association. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Reston Black Focus records, Collection #C0171, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Edward G. Sharp on December 16, 2008.

Processing Information

Processed in June 2009 by Emily Martin.

Historical Information

Reston is a planned community in Northern Virginia. Robert E. Simon, Jr., the founder of Reston, purchased the land with the proceeds from the sale of Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1961. Construction began in 1963 with the building of Lake Anne. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Reston Black Focus was established. The Reston Black Focus was created to encourage black citizens to participate more in Reston and to promote black culture and lifestyles.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of papers from the Reston Black Focus, such as correspondence, advertisements, financial information and general information. Also included in the collection is a series on the Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA) with papers and other information from the Association.

Series one is titled correspondence. The series has correspondence to and from the Reston Black Focus. The correspondence is from a variety of people such as Beverley Sharp, Edward Sharp and others. Also included in the collection are emails dated later than most of the series. The series contained in boxes 1 through 2 and is dated from 1967 to 2005.

Series two is titled By-laws. The series is a collection of various By-laws from the Reston Black Focus. The By-laws are in draft and final form. Also included are Environmental Management Committee Charter, Fairfax County-Wide Black Citizens Association (BCA) and other committees. The series is contained in box 2 only and is dated from 1968 to 1974.

Series three is titled committee. The series contains paperwork from different committees. Included are reports, Board of Directors meeting, election results, meeting minutes and other papers from committees. The series is contained in boxes 2 through 3 and is dated from 1969 to 1975.

Series four is titled finance. The series has information relating to the finances of the Reston Black Focus. The papers include calculations, financial reports, budgets and other financial documents. The series is contained in box 3 only and is dated from 1970 to 1975.

Series five is titled publications. This contains mostly booklets, brochures and other information from Reston and the Reston Black Focus. Some of the information includes The Reston Philosophers, Directory and United Virginia Bank. The series is contained in boxes 3 through 4 and is dated 1965 to 2000.

Series six is titled newsclippings. The newsclippings are articles written about Reston and the Reston Black Focus. Included are articles from the Reston Times and the Washington Post. The series is contained in boxes 4 through 5 and is dated from 1960 to 2005.

Series seven is titled Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA). The series contains general information on the Reston Homeowners Association such as deed of dedications, meetings, election results and others. The series is contained in box 5 only and is dated from 1960 to 1972.

Series eight is titled General Information. This series contains a variety of papers relating to Reston Black Focus. Included are maps, biographies, schedule of events and general notes. The series is contained in boxes 5 through 6 and is dated from 1960 to 2005.

Arrangement

Organized into eight series.

Series 1: Correspondence, 1967-2005 (Box 1-2) Series 2: By-Laws, 1968-1974 (Box 2) Series 3: Committee, 1969-1975 (Box 2-3) Series 4: Finance, 1970-1975 (Box 3) Series 5: Publications, 1965-2000 (Box 3-4) Series 6: Newsclippings, 1960-2005 (Box 4-5) Series 7: Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA), 1960-1972 (Box 5) Series 8: General Information, 1960-2005 (Box 5-6) Adjunct Descriptive Data Related Material

The Special Collections and Archives also holds the Planned Community Archives and other personal papers and organizational records that document Reston, Virginia, and other planned communities.

Index Terms Corporate Names: Reston Association. Reston Black Focus. Geographical Names: Reston (Va.) Subjects: African Americans--Virginia--Reston. Housing--Virginia--Reston. Planned communities--Virginia--Reston. Contents List Series 1: Correspondence, 1967-2005 (1.5 boxes)

The correspondence is from a variety of people such as Beverley Sharp, Edward Sharp and others. Also included in the collection are emails dated later than most of the series.

1 1 Announcement, August 31, 1974 1 2 Board of Directors, July 9, 1975 1 3 Contract, 1974 1 4 Election, 1974 1 5 Election Information, 1974-1975 1 6 Email: Subject-Aunt Jessie's Obituary, 2005 1 7 Email: Subject-Re: Aunt Jessie's Obituary, 2005 1 8 Expenses-Christmas Party, February 25, 1975 1 9 Festival, July 30, 1974 1 10 Festival Committee, June 11, 1970 1 11 From: Alicia Ashaw, 1970s 1 12 From: Beverley D. Sharp, 1974 1 13 From: Beverley D. Sharp, September 19, 1974 1 14 From: Edward Sharp (2 letters), April 14, 1970 1 15 From: Frederick A. Fresh, August 7, 1971 1 16 From: James R. Thomas, August 29, 1972 1 17 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), June 25, 1971 1 18 Lakeview Apartment Project, May 28, 1970 1 19 List of Addresses, 1970s 1 20 Mailed Membership Questionnaire, 1975 1 21 Membership Meeting, 1972 1 22 Memorandum, January 6, 1972 1 23 Memorandum, May 15, 1972 1 24 Memorandums, 1975 1 25 Message to Block Representatives, September 27, 1972 1 26 Newsletter, 1974 1 27 Newsletter, 1974 1 28 Newsletter, June 25, 1974 1 29 Newsletter, July 18, 1974 1 30 Newsletter, August 19, 1974 1 31 Newsletter, October 23, 1974 1 32 Newsletter, November 22, 1974 1 33 Newsletter, January 29, 1975 1 34 Newsletter, February 21, 1975 1 35 Newsletter, March 27, 1975 1 36 Newsletter, April 21, 1975 1 37 Newsletter, July 2, 1975 1 38 Newsletter, January 22, 1976 1 39 Newsletter, April 30, 1976 1 40 Newsletter-Graduates, June 22, 1973 1 41 New Release, July 18, 1974 1 42 New Release, July 18, 1974 1 43 Note, 1970s 1 44 Open Letter to Members Reston Second Homeowners Association, April 24, 1969 1 45 Play Description, 1960s 1 46 Questionnaire, 1974 1 47 Release, 1974 1 48 Reston Black Focus Goals, April 25, 1969 1 49 Reston Second Homeowners Association, October 27, 1967 1 50 Roles and Responsibility, August 24, 1974 1 51 Theater Committee, 1974 1 52 To: Arthur G. Hawkins, September 23, 1974 1 53 To: Angela Terrell, August 6, 1974 1 54 To: Beverley Sharp, 1971 1 55 To: Beverley Sharp, August 14, 1974 1 56 To: Beverley D. Sharp, November 5, 1974 1 57 To: Beverley Sharp, December 10, 1974 1 58 To: Beverley Sharp, Ms., December 11, 1974 1 59 To: Beverley Sharp, Mrs., December 28, 1974 1 60 To: Beverley Sharp, June 18, 1975 1 61 To: Beverley Sharp, November 12, 1975 1 62 To: Black Focus Arts Festival, August 8, 1974 1 63 To: Black Arts Festival, August 12, 1974 1 64 To: Black Arts Festival, August 15, 1974 1 65 To Block Representatives, 1972 1 66 To Block Representatives, 1972 1 67 To Block Representatives, June 2, 1972 1 68 To Block Representatives, August 30, 1972 1 69 To: Board of Directors, December 9, 1971 1 70 To: Captain Greer, August 18, 1971 1 71 To: Committee Member, 1972 1 72 To: Daniel Turner, April 24, 1972 1 73 To: Dennis J. Fischer, May 21, 1973 1 74 To: Douglas Kleine, January 11, 1972 1 75 To: Editor, Reston Times, August 26, 1969 1 76 To: Edward G. Sharp, November 14, 1969 1 77 To: Edward Sharp, April 6, 1970 1 78 To: Edward Sharp From: Reston Community Association (RCA), April 17, 1970 1 79 To: Edward Sharp, March 25, 1971 1 80 To: Edward Sharp, December 14, 1971 1 81 To: Ernestine Bush, December 28, 1973 1 82 To: Focus Member, April 5, 1971 1 83 To: Frederick Fresh and Steering Committee, September 8, 1971 1 84 To: Frederick A. Fresh, February 6, 1973 1 85 To: Frederick S. Humphries, 1972 1 86 To: Frederick S. Humphries, Ph.D, 1972 1 87 To: Frederick Humphries, 1972 1 88 To: Frederick S. Humphries, August 28, 1974 1 89 To: Frederick Naef, June 14, 1971 1 90 To: Glen Sanders, 1969 1 91 To: Glenn W. Saunders Jr., September 10, 1969 1 92 To: Glenn Saunders, March 5, 1970 1 93 To: Glenn Saunders, August 18, 1971 1 94 To: George Mason University (GMU), 1973 1 95 To: Hendrick K. Sijgers, July 14, 1972 1 96 To: Howard Robinson, July 29, 1974 1 97 To: Institute for Services to Education, Incorporated, 1974 1 98 To: James F. Leonard, President of United Nations Association, March 25, 1975 1 99 To: John L. Spitler, January 27, 1975 1 100 To: John L. Spitler, January 27, 1975 2 1 To: Members of Second Homeowners Association (SHOA), March 2, 1970 2 2 To: Mona Blake, August 21, 1969 2 3 To: Norman Seabrooks, September 20, 1974 2 4 To: Reston Times, 1970s 2 5 To: Reston Times, Editor, June 26, 1970 2 6 To: Robert F. Horan, September 19, 1974 2 7 To: Royce Hanson, December 12, 1971 2 8 To: Royce Hanson, February 2, 1972 2 9 To: Steering Committee, 1973 2 10 To: Town Council Members, January 11, 1972 2 11 To: Town Crier Editorial Board, May, 1970 2 12 To: Van Tile Whitfield, June 16, 1972 2 13 To: William Magness, April 15, 1970 2 14 To: William Magness, May 31, 1974 2 15 Virginia Department of Taxation, October 1, 1974 Series 2: By-Laws, 1968-1974 (16 folders)

The series is a collection of various By-laws from the Reston Black Focus. The By-laws are in draft and final form. Also included is Environmental Management Committee Charter and other committees.

2 16 By-Laws of Reston Black Focus, Incorporated, 1970s 2 17 By-Laws of Reston Black Focus, Incorporated (draft), 1974 2 18 By-Laws of Reston Black Focus, Incorporated, 1974 2 19 Charter Adopted, 1970s 2 20 Charter (Draft Revised), 1972 2 21 Charter (Draft-Revised), 1972 2 22 Draft Charter, 1969 2 23 Draft Charter, 1970s 2 24 Draft Charter, 1970s 2 25 Draft Charter, 1972 2 26 Environmental Management Committee Charter, 1968 2 27 Fairfax County-Wide Black Citizens Association (BCA), 1970s 2 28 Human Rights Ordinance, 1974 2 29 Outline of Education Committee, 1974 2 30 Rules and Regulations Governing the Use of Tennis Court, 1973 2 31 "What?, Why?, How?", 1970s Series 3: Committee, 1969-1975 (0.5 box)

Included in the series are reports, Board of Directors meeting, election results, meeting minutes and other papers from committees.

2 32 Agenda, 1971 2 33 Agenda, 1972 2 34 Agenda (Notes), 1974 2 35 Annual Reports, November, 1974 2 36 Annual Report, 1975 2 37 Biographical Sketch, 1975 2 38 Black College Choir Concert, 1974 2 39 Board of Directors Meeting, September 18, 1974 2 40 Board of Directors Meeting, October 10, 1974 2 41 Board of Directors, December, 1974 2 42 Board of Directors Meeting, December 12, 1975 2 43 Bridge Club Membership List, 1970s 2 44 Calendar of Events, 1973 2 45 Committee Reports, February 12, 1975 2 46 Conference, 1972 2 47 Conference Agenda, 1970s 2 48 Conference Committee Report, 1974 2 49 Department of Consumer Affairs, 1970s 2 50 Election Report, 1971 2 51 Election, 1974 2 52 Festival, 1972 2 53 General Membership Meeting, 1969 2 54 Human Rights Commission, 1975 2 55 June Happenings, 1970s 2 56 List of Board of Directors, 1975 2 57 Meeting Minutes, 1974 2 58 Meeting Minutes, 1974 2 59 Meeting Minutes, 1974 2 60 Membership Directory, 1974-1975 2 61 Membership List, 1970s 2 62 Memorandum, August 5, 1974 2 63 Newsletter, 1972 2 64 Newsletter, 1972 2 65 Newsletter, 1972 2 66 Newsletter, 1973 2 67 Newsletter, 1973 2 68 Newsletter, 1973 2 69 Newsletter, 1974 2 70 Newsletter, 1974 2 71 Notes, 1975 2 72 Official Ballot, 1971 2 73 Official Ballot, July 30, 1974 2 74 Program, 1970s 2 75 Report, 1970s 3 1 Report and Agenda, July 30, 1974 3 2 Schedule, 1971 3 3 Schedule of Events, 1972 3 4 Second Seminar in Race Relations Problems Solving, 1970s 3 5 Statement of Candidacy-Beverley D. Sharp, 1974 3 6 Steering Committee Meetings, 1971-1972 3 7 Steering Committee Meeting, 1972 3 8 Steering Committee Meeting, 1972 3 9 Steering Committee Meeting, June 1, 1974 3 10 Steering Committee Meeting, June 10, 1974 3 11 Steering Committee Meeting, June 24, 1974 3 12 Steering Committee Meeting, July 16, 1974 3 13 Steering Committee Meeting Attachment no. 1, July 16, 1974 3 14 Steering Committee Members List, August 6, 1974 3 15 Steering Committee Meeting, August 12, 1974 3 16 Steering Committee Members List, 1974 3 17 Super Club/Discussion Group, 1971-1973 Series 4: Finance, 1970-1975 (0.5 box)

The series has information relating to the finances of the Reston Black Focus. The papers include calculations, budgets and other financial documents.

3 18 Agreements, 1972 3 19 Application for Recognition of Exemption, 1972 3 20 Budget, 1974 3 21 Budget, 1974 3 22 Calculations, 1970s 3 23 Calculations, 1970s 3 24 Calculations, 1972 3 25 Calculations, 1973 3 26 Calculations, 1974 3 27 Cash Request and Fiscal Report Form, 1972 3 28 Delivery Receipts, 1974 3 29 District of Columbia (DC) Federation of Musicians, 1972 3 30 Expansion Arts Summer Projects Grants Announced, 1974 3 31 Festival Account, 1974 3 32 Festival Financial Summary, 1975 3 33 Financial Report, 1973 3 34 Financial Report, 1974 3 35 Financial Statement, 1974 3 36 Financial Summary of 1974, 1975 3 37 General Grant Provisions, 1970s 3 38 Invoice, 1974 3 39 National Endowment for the Arts (3 copies), 1972 3 40 Notes, 1970s 3 41 Notes, 1972 3 42 Orders, 1974 3 43 Order Forms, 1974 3 44 Order Forms, 1974 3 45 Payments, 1970s 3 46 Price List, 1970s 3 47 Project Budget, 1972 3 48 Proposal for a Black Arts Festival, 1972 3 49 Receipts, 1970s 3 50 Receipts, 1970s 3 51 Receipts, 1972 3 52 Receipts, 1972 3 53 Reservation, 1970s 3 54 Statement of Receipts and Expenditures, 1975 3 55 Tax Forms, 1974 3 56 The United Negro College Fund, 1971 Series 5: Publications, 1965-2000 (1 box)

This contains mostly brochures and other information from Reston and the Reston Black Focus. Some of the information includes The Reston Philosophers, Directory and United Virginia Bank.

3 57 A Proposed Form of Inner Government for the New Town of Reston, 1969 3 58 Amanda Galloway Aid Society, 2000 4 1 Article-"Democracy in the New Towns", 1970s 4 2 "By Invitation Only" by Ginnie Gross (2 photos), 1980s 4 3 Brochure-Lake Anne Nursery-Kindergarten, 1965 4 4 Brochure-New Town Agenda, 1974 4 5 Brochure-Reston: Smith Townhouses, 1970s 4 6 Brochure-The Reston Philosophers, 1970 4 7 Bulk Mail, 1972 4 8 Directory (2 copies), 1973 4 9 Festival, 1974 4 10 Flyer-Gala, December 27, 1975 4 11 Flyer-The Hair Company, 1970s 4 12 Notices for Warner Cable TV Advertising Wheel, 1974 4 13 Open Models, 1980s 4 14 Program-"A Tale of Two Toms", 1968 4 15 Programs-Black Arts Festival, 1970 4 16 Purposes and Activities (2 copies), 1974 4 17 The Reston Letter, 1966 4 18 The Restonian Magazine, 1989 4 19 The Reston Philosophers, 1988 4 20 United Virginia Bank, 1970s Series 6: Newsclippings, 1960-2005 (1 box)

The newsclippings are articles written about Reston and the Reston Black Focus. Included are articles from the Reston Times and the Washington Post.

4 21 "A Festival of Black Arts", 1974 4 22 "Black Culture", 1970s 4 23 "Dance, Tour, Highlight Reston Festival" (2 copies), 1974 4 24 "Focus on Black Culture", September 1, 1969 4 25 "Human Rights.." (6 articles, 3 copies), 1974 4 26 Human Rights (6 articles), 1974 4 27 "List of Those Honored", 1985 4 28 New Town (6 articles), 1974 4 29 "New Town Gaps Discerned at Seminar", 1974 4 30 "Racial Incident", 1960s 4 31 Reston Times (4 articles), 1969 4 32 Reston Times and Globe (2 copies), 1974 4 33 Reston Times: "Black Arts Tennis Tourney Set", 1974 4 34 Reston Times: "Building Ban Appeal Certain", 1974 4 35 Reston Times: "Court Strike County..", 1974 4 36 Reston Times: "Festival: Bonds Not Forgotten", 1972 4 37 Reston Times: "6th Annual Black Arts Festival Nears", 1974 4 38 Reston Times: "What's Inside", 1976 4 39 Seminar (2 Articles), 1974 4 40 "Spotlight On: Black Focus", 1971 4 41 Steering Committee Meeting (2 articles), 1974 4 42 "The 'Real Life' Takes Over..", July 20, 1969 4 43 The Reston Times, 1969 4 44 The Reston Times, 1969 4 45 The Washington Post (4 articles), 1969 5 1 The Washington Post (2 articles), 1969 5 2 The Washington Post (4 photos), 1970s 5 3 The Washington Post: "Father, Daughter, Roger Over", 2005 5 4 "Trouble Erupts At Herndon High", 1960s Series 7: Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA), 1960-1972 (12 folders)

The series contains general information on the Reston Homeowners Association such as deed of dedications, meetings, election results and others.

5 5 Blank Query Report, 1970s 5 6 Deed of Dedication, 1966 5 7 Directory of Reston Organizations, May 19, 1972 5 8 Elections Final Report, 1971 5 9 Members List, March 22 and October 10, 1972 5 10 Recommendation for a Consolidated Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA), 1972 5 11 Report to the Members of the Second Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA), 1969 5 12 Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA) Election Committee Report (6 copies), September 7, 1971 5 13 Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA) Record, April-July, 1972 5 14 Section V-Problems and Opportunities, 1969 5 15 Study of the Organization and Services, 1960s 5 16 Study of the Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA) by Booze-Allen and Hamilton, 1969 Series 8: General Information, 1960-2005 (1.5 boxes)

This series contains a variety of papers relating to Reston Black Focus. Included are maps, biographies, schedule of events and general notes.

5 17 A Reston Festival, 1970s 5 18 Action, 1970s 5 19 Addresses, 1970s 5 20 Addresses, 1970s 5 21 Advertisements, 1970s 5 22 Austin L. Spriggs Architect-Planner, 1968 5 23 Biographical Sketch-Edward G. Sharp, 2000s 5 24 Biography, 1960s 5 25 Blank Stationary and Envelops, 1970s 5 26 Board of Directors List, 1972 5 27 Books About the Negro American, 1968 5 28 Fact Sheet, 1970s 5 29 Festival Flyer, 1970s 5 30 Flyer, 1970s 5 31 Flyer, 1971 5 32 Focus in Black-A Reston Festival (2 copies), 1969 5 33 Fry and Welch Associates, 1970 5 34 Handwritten List, 1970s 5 35 Handwritten Notes, 1970s 5 36 Handwritten Notes, 1970s 5 37 Health Committee, 1969 5 38 Howard University Mississippi Project Fact Sheet, 1970 5 39 HMVC Communication Committee, 1972 5 40 In Memorian-Margaret Givens Young, 1984 5 41 In Memoriam-Lafayette James Holland, 1989 5 42 Instruction, 1970s 5 43 Kid Power, 1974 5 44 List of Addresses, 1970s 5 45 List of Builders in Reston, 1966 5 46 Lots at Reston, 1966 5 47 Maps (2 copies), 1970s 5 48 Memorial Service-James Edward Givens, 1980 5 49 Memorial Service-Jessie Clifton Holland (4 copies), 2005 5 50 Miscellaneous Cards, 1970s 5 51 Miscellaneous Notes, 1970s 5 52 Miscellaneous Note, 1970s 5 53 Monarch-Carnival Supply Company (5 copies), 1970s 5 54 Notes, 1962-1965 5 55 Note, 1970s 6 1 Notes, 1970s 6 2 Notes, 1970s 6 3 Notes, 1970s 6 4 Note, 1970s 6 5 Notes, 1970s 6 6 Note, 1970s 6 7 Note, 1970s 6 8 Notes, 1974 6 9 Note, 1974 6 10 Note, 2000s 6 11 Note-Editor Reston Times, 1970s 6 12 Of Black America, 1969 6 13 One Hundredth Birthday Celebration for Jessie C. Holland, 2002 6 14 Recommendations, 1970s 6 15 Reston Black Focus Distribution List, 1969 6 16 "Reston-Special To Black Men" by Edward G. Sharp, 1970s 6 17 Reston Tennis Association Membership Form, 1974 6 18 Royce Hanson-Resume, 1971 6 19 Schedule of Events, 1970s 6 20 Schedule of Events, 1974 6 21 Schmitt's Florist Website, 2005 6 22 Sharp Family (2 copies), 1970s 6 23 Social Services List, 1974 6 24 Study Team on Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA) Structure and Role, 1971 6 25 Sulton and Campbell, American Institute of Architects (AIA), 1960s 6 26 Tentative Schedule of Events, 1970s 6 27 "The Slave Trade", 1970s 6 28 Westgate Research Park, 1970s