Guide to the Dorothy McDiarmid papers, 1950s-1993
Dorothy McDiarmid C0029
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Descriptive Summary |
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| Repository | George Mason University.Special Collections Research Center. |
| Creator | Dorothy S. McDiarmid |
| Title | Dorothy S. McDiarmid papers |
| Date | 1950s-1993 |
| Physical Characteristics | 135 linear feet |
| Abstract | This collection contains material relating to Dorothy S. McDiarmid's career in the Virginia House of Delegates, including correspondence, printouts, publications, notes, subject files, and newsclippings. |
| Collection number | C0029 |
| Language | English |
Biographical Information
Dorothy S. McDiarmid served as a Democrat in the Virginia House of Delegates, 35th District, in 1960-1961, 1964-1969, and 1972-1989. McDiarmid studied Political Science at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. After graduating she became an educator and a business partner in McDiarmid Realty and McDiarmid Associates. In addition to serving in the Virginia House of Delegates, McDiarmid served as a board member of the Fairfax County YWCA, the League of Women Voters, and the National Democratic Women's Club, and served as the president of the Fairfax County Federation of PTAs. Throughout her years of active public service, McDiarmid has won several awards, including the Virginia Congress PTA's Lifetime member achievement award, the Fairfax County Human Rights Commission's First Annual Award, and the Fairfax County Woman of Achievement Award (1971, 1972).
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Scope and Content
This collection contains material relating to Dorothy McDiarmid's career in the Virginia House of Delegates, including correspondence, printouts, publications, notes, subject files, and newsclippings.
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Arrangement
Organized by subject.
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Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
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Related Material
Special Collections Research Center also holds many other collections on Northern Virginia politics.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Dorothy McDiarmid papers, Collection #C0029, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
Acquisition Information
Collection donated by Mary McDiarmid.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections Research Center staff. EAD markup completed by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty in August 2009.
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