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Joan G. Paull papers
Collection
Identifier: MS2038
Collection Scope and Content
This collection contains periodicals related to the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal and the National Historical Parks. The material dates from 1972-92 with the bulk of the records covering the years 1983-86. Many local publications have articles in this collection such as "The Washington Post," "The Towline" (publication of the C&O Canal), "The Montgomery Journal," "The Montgomery County Sentinel," "The Gaithersburg Gazette," "The Frederick Post," and other local and national publications.
These papers were gathered by Joan Paull during her years of greatest involvement with the C&O Canal Association. Included in the collection are: photocopies of newspaper clippings and articles about the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (C&O Canal NHP) which give a real flavor of what the C&O Canal NHP meant to the public and how it was used by them in the 1980's; publications by the National Park Service about the C&O Canal NHP, such as trail guides, facilities descriptions, and schedules for boat rides and concerts; and material about the region in which the C&O Canal NHP lies, such as tourist information for the Potomac Valley, the Cumberland Valley, and the Hagerstown-Washington County area.
These papers were gathered by Joan Paull during her years of greatest involvement with the C&O Canal Association. Included in the collection are: photocopies of newspaper clippings and articles about the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (C&O Canal NHP) which give a real flavor of what the C&O Canal NHP meant to the public and how it was used by them in the 1980's; publications by the National Park Service about the C&O Canal NHP, such as trail guides, facilities descriptions, and schedules for boat rides and concerts; and material about the region in which the C&O Canal NHP lies, such as tourist information for the Potomac Valley, the Cumberland Valley, and the Hagerstown-Washington County area.
Dates
- 1972-1992
Creator
- Paull, Joan G. (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Some records may be restricted.
Restrictions on Use
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Historical or Biographical Note
Joan G. Paull was born in Washington, D. C., and has been a life-long resident of the area. She is married to Norman Paull and has a daughter, Diane. A teacher by profession, she has always given much time and effort to community service. With the C&O Canal Association she was Chair of Work Parties for eleven years. This involved recruiting and supervising volunteers to do work projects assigned by the staff of the C&O Canal National Historical Park. One of her major projects was to repair a cabin at the Paw Paw campground and staff it with volunteer campground supervisors on summer weekends; the flood of 1985 damaged the cabin and brought the project to an end. She did important work in organizing volunteer work parties to repair damage from that flood. She was a Level Walker for the C&O Canal Association on Level 8 (Swain's Lock to Pennyfield Lock) for the same length of time. As a Level Walker she walked her Level every two or three months, recording events of nature, users of the canal and towpath, and problems to be called to the attention of the Association or the National Park Service. Active with the Girl Scouts for 31 years, she combined Scouting with the C&O Canal by creating and co-leading the program where Girl Scouts act as docents at Riley's Lockhouse on the canal. This program has introduced a whole generation of girls to regional history. Ms. Paull has also volunteered with the Smithsonian Folk Festival for 22 years.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
Language
English
Abstract
Collection contains periodicals related to the Chesapeake and Ohio (C & O) Canal and the National Historical Parks. The material dates from 1972-92 with the bulk of the records covering the years 1983 to 1986.
Physical Location
Materials may be stored off-site, and may require additional retrieval time. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.
Acquisition Information
This collection of materials was originally donated by Joan Paull to the C&O Canal Association for inclusion in their archives. In 1996, the C&O Canal Association donated their archives to the Special Collections Department of the Gelman Library. Future accretions from Ms. Paull are anticipated, particularly relating to the Riley's Lockhouse program and the Potomac Valley Commission. Upon their donation, the Joan Paull Papers were found to include some material relating to her coordination of volunteer activities and work as a Level Walker for the C&O Canal Association. These materials have been placed with the C&O Canal Association Records.
Creator
- Paull, Joan G. (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Joan G. Paull papers, 1972-1992
- Status
- Folder Inventory
- Author
- Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- Date
- 2005
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository