Guide to the Eleanor L. Templeman local history collection, 1950s-1960s
Eleanor L. Templeman local history C0160
Published by George Mason University Libraries
Contact Information:
Fenwick Library (2FL)
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4444
USA
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-8911
Email: speccoll@gmu.edu
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Descriptive Summary |
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| Repository | George Mason University. Special Collections Research Center. |
| Creator | Eleanor Lee Reading Templeman, 1906-1990 |
| Title | Eleanor Lee Reading Templeman local history collection |
| Date | 1950s-1960s |
| Physical Characteristics | 8 linear feet |
| Abstract | This collection contains materials used by northern Virginia historian Eleanor Lee Templeman to produce the books Northern Virginia Heritage and Arlington Heritage. Materials include maps, drawings, negatives, pamphlets, and printing plates. |
| Collection number | C0160 |
| Language | English |
Biographical Information
Born in 1906, Eleanor Lee Reading Templeman was a local historian, author, preservationist and photographer. From 1947 until her death in 1990, Mrs. Templeman served the Society of the Lees of Virginia as Secretary, Genealogist and Historian. She wrote four books and numerous journal articles, primarily on the Lee family and also local history. Mrs. Templeman was a driving force behind legislation to preserve Sully Plantation (1958) and the creation of Leesylvania State Park (1978). Throughout her life Mrs. Templeman collected clippings and notes on subjects related to the Lee family as well as items of local interest.
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Scope and Content
This collection contains materials used by Northern Virginia historian Eleanor Lee Templeman to produce the books Northern Virginia Heritage and Arlington Heritage. Materials include maps, drawings, negatives, pamphlets, and printing plates.
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Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject and type of material.
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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 holds many other collections on Northern Virginia history.
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Index Terms
Geographical Names:
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Eleanor Lee Reading Templeman local history collection, Collection #C0160, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
Acquisition Information
Collection donated by Eleanor Templeman in 1981.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections Research Center staff. EAD markup completed by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty in April 2009.
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