Prince William Forest Park: An Administrative History
Strickland SC. 1986. Prince William Forest Park: An Administrative History. Park Administrative Histories. National Park Service. Washington, D.C.
The history of Prince William Forest Park is a multi-layered mosaic encompassing the original residents of the area, park administrators, the U. S. military forces, and official Washington including the office of the President. A definitive history of every facet of this rich heritage would be impossible to accomplish within the limited time frame afforded this effort. An overview of Prince William Forest Park's administrative history, detailing several critical periods in the park's development, has been produced through the cooperative efforts of many talented people. Overall supervision of all research and writing of the park's history was provided by Barry Mackintosh, Bureau Historian for the National Park Service, and Dr. Peter Henriques, Graduate Intern Coordinator of George Mason University. The invaluable experience of these two scholars guiding this research effort helped to insure both its accuracy and relevancy. Marcia Keener, Management Assistant at Prince William Forest Park, initiated this project and assisted in every phase of the effort with critical logistical and moral support. The location of valuable records critical to this effort was facilitated by staff members of the National Capital Parks. Mrs. Jean Smith located records at the Suitland Record Center that park staff believed to be lost. Mr. Joseph Ronsisvalle introduced this researcher to the vast stores of information to be found at the Cartographic Center of the National Archives on South Picket Street in Alexandria, Virginia.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Strickland, Susan
- Date of Issue
- 1986-01
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- HIST , NCR , PRWI
- Keywords
- acquisition, Administration, administrative history, Construction, ehistory, History, history program, Impact, Importance, justification, Management, Segregation, Site, Siting