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Descriptive Summary Paull, Joan G. Joan G. Paull papers, 1972-1992 MS2038 1 Linear feet 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. The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, Special Collections Research Center

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Joan G. Paull papers, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University.

Restrictions on Access

Some records may be restricted.

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.

Restrictions on Use

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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.

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.

Collection Organization

Organized into one series.

Subject Terms Individuals Paull, Joan G. Corporate Entities Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Association Topics Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Md. and Washington, D.C.) Geographic Locations Washington (D.C.) Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Md. and Washington, D.C.) Detailed Description of the Records MS2038 Series 1 Publications, 1972-1992 1 Linear feet

This series contains publications. The materials cover the dates 1972-92 with the bulk of the materials falling between 1983 and 1986. These materials 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.

1 1 "Building a New Life" article by Sarah Booth Conroy including photos in The Washington Post, 05/06/1972

1 2 Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park (C&O Canal NHP) Hiking/Bicycling Information, 08/1974

1 3 C&O Canal NHP visitor use Facilities, 08/1974

1 4 National Park Service (NPS) agreement for individual voluntary services, 04/1975

1 5 C&O Canal NHP visitor use facilities, 05/1975

1 6 The Towline, vol. 1 no. 1, July August, 1975

1 7 "Strolling Through History" article including photo in The Washington Post, 1975 ca.

1 8 C&O Canal NHP general plan, 01/30/1976

1 9 C&O Canal NHP calendar of events, 03/1976

1 10 C&O Canal NHP calendar of events, 04/1973

1 11 The Towline vol. 2 no. 1, summer, 1976

1 12 The Towline vol. 2 no. 2, fall, 1976

1 13 "Unlock Magic of Canals" article by Heidi Hughes and Jerry Franklin including photo in The Montgomery Journal, 10/04/1976

1 14 The Towline vol. 3 no. 1, winter, 1977

1 15 The Towline vol. 3 no. 2 spring/summer, 1977

1 16 "A Delightful Day on the C&O Canal" article by Blanca Poteat including photo in The Sentine Montgomery County, 05/05/1977

1 17 "Tribute to Man Who Saved the C&O Canal" article by Paul Hodge including photo in The Washington Post, 05/05/1977

1 18 "A Tribute to Douglas on the C&O Canal" article by Karen Dewitt including photos in The Washington Post, 05/18/1977

1 19 "A Tranquil Barge Voyage to Another Era" article by Melinda Beck including photos in The Washington Post, 07/26/1977

1 20 The Towline vol. 3 no. 3, fall, 1977

1 21 The Towline vol. 4 no. 1, spring, 1978

1 22 "On a barge on C&O: 'Canal Rats' Adrift down Memory Lane" article by Carol Kracoff including photo in The Washington Post, 07/20/1978

1 23 The Towline vol. 4 no. 2, fall, 1978

1 24 "C&O Canal Barge in Drydock; Lower Canal Dramed for Repairs" clipping with photos in The Washington Post, 12/28/1978

1 25 The Towline vol. 4 no. 1, winter, 1979

1 26 "Faithful Hikers" clipping with photo in The Sentinel Montgomery County, 05/03/1979

1 27 "After Seven Bridgeless Years..." article by Jeannette Belliveau including photo in The Montgomery Journal, 07/27/1979

1 28 "A Stroll Along the Canal" clipping with in The Montgomery Journal, 09/28/1979

1 29 Memo from Glenn M. DeMarr, Construction Representatives, Land use Coordination,, to William R. Failor, superintendent, C&O Canal NHP, 12/12/1979

1 30 C&O Canal NHP development concept plan, Great Falls, Maryland, 1970-1980

1 31 The Towline vol. 6 no. 1, winter, 1980

1 32 "Barging Down the River" article by Fred Gebhart including photo in The Montgomery Journal, 03/04/1980

1 33 " 'Canal Clipper' Off and Running" clipping with photo in The Montgomery Journal, 04/25/1980

1 34 "Barging In..." clipping including photo in The Montgomery Journal, 05/07/1980

1 35 C&O Canal, Cumberland/North Branch, Environmental Assessment, 11/1980

1 36 C&O Canal NHP press release, 1980 ca.

1 37 "Douglas Honored Jan. 25" article in The Washington Post, 01/1981

1 38 "State Wants to Save Farm as Crucial Link for Parks" article by Paul Hodge including photo in The Washington Post, 03/26/1981

1 39 "Canal Clipper is Off Again" article including photo in The Sentinel Montgomery County, 04/22/1981

1 40 Hikanation Arrival, C&O Canal Segment news release, 05/09/1981-05/12/1981

1 41 Untitled clipping with photo of jogger on towpath in The Washington Post, 09/24/1981

1 42 C&O Canal NHP calendar of events, 03/1982

1 43 The Towline vol. 7 no. 1, spring, 1982

1 44 "Annual C&O Canal Hike April 24" article in The Sentinel Montgomery County, 04/22/1982

1 45 "'River Man' Remembers Seneca Creek Back When" article by Morris Fredin including photos in The Washington Post, 07/19/1982

1 46 "Canal Trip Offers Engaging Lesson in History" article by Juan Jose Lulli including photo in The Gaithersburg Gazette, 08/05/1982

1 47 C&O Canal NHP bulletin "Caution" restoration projects, 10/23/1982

1 48 Members C&O Canal NHP Advisory Commission mailing list, 1982

1 49 NPS Agreement for individual voluntary services form #10-85, 01/1983

1 50 NPS Parental approval form #10-89, 01/1983

1 51 "Clipping Along the C&O Canal" article by Jeffrey Finn including photo in The Montgomery Journal, 04/15/1983

1 52 C&O Canal Williamsport development concept plan and assessment, 05/1983

1 53 C&O Canal NHP visitor information, summer, 1983

1 54 C&O Canal NHP Piedmont District scheduled activities, 07/1983

1 55 C&O Canal NHP Piedmont District scheduled activities, 08/1983

1 56 Cumberland Valley Revue brochure, 08/1983

1 57 Potomac Valley Revue brochure, 08/1983

1 58 Your Day in Rock Creek Park Flier, 10/30/1983

1 59 "Farmer Honored for Work" article in The Montgomery Journal, 11/02/1983

1 60 Untitled article about closure of water pumps on C&O Canal in The Montgomery County Sentinel, 11/25/1983

1 61 "George Wolfe, ex-mule driver, dies at age 89" obituary in The Washington Post, 12/11/1983

1 62 C&O Canal NHP brochure with map, 1983

1 63 Pepco vs. the C&O Canal statement with charts and illustration by Edwin F. Wesley Jr., member of C&O Canal Advisory Commission, 1983 ca.

1 64 C&O Canal NHP food damage report, 02/14/1984-02/17/1984

1 65 "C&O Towpath Hit Hard by Flooding" article by Joan McQueeney Mitric in The Montgomery Journal, 02/17/1984

1 66 C&O Canal NHP Commission meeting agenda, 03/03/1984

1 67 "Towpath Damage Put at $580,000" article in The Montgomery Journal, 03/03/1984

1 68 "See and Ah at the C&O" article in Shop Talk, 03/22/1984

1 69 "Canal Park Gifts Sought" article by Linda Duffield including photo in The Washington Post, 04/26/1984

1 70 "Tasks Around Town" clipping in The Washington Post, 04/28/1984

1 71 "Towpath Trekkers" article by Angus Phillips including photos in The Washington Post, 04/30/1984

1 72 "We Enjoy Glorious Canal Thanks to Bill Douglas" editorial including photo in The Montgomery Journal, 05/02/1984

1 73 "Office Seeks Swimmer Barricades on Potomac" article by Dan Beyers including photo in The Montgomery Journal, 10/04/1984

1 74 Rock Creek Foliage Day flyer, 10/18/1984

1 75 "Md. Train station becoming Museum" article by Linda Duffield including photo in The Washington Post, 11/23/1984

1 76 Concerts on the canal schedule, 1984

1 77 Great Falls Park Brochure, 1984

1 78 "Memories" clipping with photo in The Montgomery Journal, 1984 ca.

1 79 "Spring Hike on C&O to honor Justice Douglas" article, 1984 ca.

1 80 "Life in a Lockhouse on the C&O Canal" article by Angus Phillips including photo in The Washington Post, 01/10/1985

1 81 C&O Canal NHP list of phone numbers, 07/29/1985

2 1 "C&O Washout Yields Anglers' Bonanza" article by Tom Kenworthy including photo in The Washington Post, 08/12/1985

2 2 "Size of the C&O Rupture Suprises Rangers, Slows Repair Work" article by Zita Arocha in The Washington Post, 09/26/1985

2 3 "The C&O Canal" article by Eugene L. Meyer including photo by Stephen R. Brown in The National Geographic Traveler Vol. II No. 3, autumn, 1985

2 4 "Floodwaters Swamp Homes" article by Ben L. Herring including photos in The Montgomery Journal, 11/08/1985

2 5 "Flood Victims begin Task of Cleaning Up" article y Cynthia Durcanin including photos in The Montgomery Journal, 11/12/1985

2 6 Towpath Report, 11/20/1985

2 7 Canal Clipper schedule, 1985

2 8 Towpath Report, 02/15/1986

2 9 "Canal repairs to Cause Closings" article by Clandia Levy including map and photos in The Washington Post, 03/06/1986

2 10 Letter from Dick Stanton, Superintendent, C&O Canal NHP, to volunteers with attached sign-up form, 04/15/1986

2 11 C&O Canal Clean-up Camporee brochure, with memorandum form Richard L. Stanton to C&O Canal Association members, June-July, 1986

2 12 "Montgomery Asks ICC for Rail Land" article by Ann Mariano in The Washington Post, 07/19/1986

2 13 "Memories" clipping with photo in The Montgomery Journal, 07/22/1986

2 14 "A ranger keeps the peace Along the C&O Canal" article by Eugene l. Meyer including photo in The Washington post, 08/28/1986

2 15 "19th Annual Labor Day Event, Town of Kensington, Md." flier, 09/01/1986

2 16 "Pact Near on Lease of C&O Parcel" article by Ann Mariano including photo in The Washington Post, 09/06/1986

2 17 "Old Technology but not yet Obsolete" article y Robert D. Hershey, Jr. including photo in The New York Times, 09/17/1986

2 18 C&O Canal NHP Commission meeting agenda, 09/20/1986

2 19 "Proposed Hydro Plants Hit" article by Beth Kaiman including photo in The Washington Post, 09/25/1986

2 20 "Canal Camporee Nominated" article in NCR Partnerships, fall, 1986

2 21 "House to be Restored at site on C&O Canal" article by Ann Mariano in The Washington Post, 10/25/1986

2 22 Canal Boats schedule, 1986

2 23 Concerts on the Canal schedule, 1986

2 24 "Mobil Invites You to Free Concerts on the Canal" advertisement in The Washington Post, 1986

2 25 C&O Canal NHP alternative recreational facilities list, 1986 ca.

2 26 Potomac Valley Revue brochure, 01/1987

2 27 Invitation to exhibit of works of art by John Louis Wellington, Cumberland, Md., 05/16/1987-05/24/1987

2 28 "Rep. Byron seeks local help in Policing the C&O Canal" article by Eric Planin in The Washington Post, 07/28/1987

2 29 "C&O Canal Policing Bill Eyed in Md." Article by Claudia Levy in The Washington Post, 07/30/1987

2 30 "William O. Douglas's Historic Hike Saved the C&O Canal" article including photo in Naturalist News, 09/1987

2 31 Chart of legal sizes and limits for fishing in the District of Columbia, 1987

2 32 Concerts on the Canal schedule, 1987

2 33 "Mikulski Receives Request" article by Chuck Biedka in Cumberland Times-News, 01/06/1988

2 34 "On Potomac Dying Season Begins" article by Jaleh Hagigh including photo in The Montgomery Journal, 05/25/1988

2 35 "Gore family is target of tree-cutting investigation" article by Daniel Isaac including map and photo in The Montgomery Journal, 09/13/1988

2 36 "Rewatering C&O is focus of study" article by Deb Riechmann in The Montgomery Journal, 09/22/1988

2 37 Calendar listing for bird walk in The Montgomery Journal, 09/22/1988

2 38 "Group Trims Away Trees and Years from Canal Depot at White's Ferry" article by Thomas Pelton including photos in The Washington Post, 02/09/1989

2 39 "Tree-dom" editorial in The Montgomery Journal, 02/22/1989

2 40 "Riley's Lock" article in The Washington Post, 03/31/1989

2 41 "One's Level Best on the Canal" article by Pamela Kessler including photo in The Washington Post, 04/14/1989

2 42 "The C&O Canal" article by Matthew Lewis including photos in The Washington Post, 06/16/1989

2 43 "Fascination with Canal Endures for a Lifetime" article by Claudia Levy including photo in The Washington Post, 08/14/1989

2 44 Raymond M. Riley, four obituaries from The Frederic Post, The Washington Post, and two unidentified newspapers, 09/12/1989

2 45 Conceptual study of bridge options over the C&O Canal, Cumberland, Md. With canal parkway profile and details, by Maryland's State Highway Administration, 09/1989

2 46 Study and map of canal parkway and related development Cumberland, Md., 11/1989

2 47 C&O Canal NHP brochure with map, 1989

2 48 Glenn Echo Park brochure, 1989

2 49 "Federal Budget Crisis Leaves Park goers without Rangers" article by Mary-Ellen Phelps, 1989-1992

2 50 "Preservationists Balk at Plan for C&O Parkway" article by Eugene L. Meyer including photos in The Washington Post, 01/15/1990

2 51 Memo from Staff Curator, C&O Canal NHP, to Superintendent through Chief Ranger, Interpretive Specialist, 01/20/1990

2 52 "Got Cabin Fever? Butt Heads with Billy Goat Trail" article by Karen Kinser including map and photos in The Montgomery Journal, 01/26/1990

2 53 "Wake up South Cumberland" article in The Informer vol. 1 no. 4, 02/1990

2 54 "Great Falls Park to Charge Association" article by Valerie Chow Bush in The Washington Post, 07/29/1990

2 55 "William Davies, Retired U.S. Geological Official, Dies" obituary in The Washington Post, 07/29/1990

2 56 "24,000 Volunteer to Serve Community" article in The Montgomery Journal, 10/11/1990

2 57 C&O Canal NHP boat trips schedule, 1990

2 58 Concerts on the Canal schedule, 1990

2 59 Great Falls Park brochure, 1990

2 60 Great Falls Tavern brochure, 1990

2 61 Cumberland Valley Revuew brochure, 03/1991

2 62 C&O Canal NHP Facilities guide brochure, 1991

2 63 "A Historical Prime" clipping with photo in The Montgomery Journal, 02/25/1992

2 64 "Gap Bridged to Falls Overlook" article by George Bennett including photo in The Montgomery Journal, 07/17/1992

2 65 "Great Falls Rebridged" article including photo in The Washington Post, 07/24/1992

2 66 C&O Canal NHP schedule of events, 09/1992

2 67 C&O Canal NHP schedule of events, 10/1992

2 68 "Canal Restoration nearly complete-without the mules" article by Deb Riechmann, 1993 ca.

2 69 The Abner Cloud House brochure, undated

2 70 Announcing C&O Boat Trips for Friends of the Canal flyer, undated

2 71 C&O Canal boat replica brochure, Cumberland, Md, undated

2 72 C&O Canal NHP mileage chart from Georgetown to Seneca, undated

2 73 C&O Canal NHP natural resources inventory, undated

2 74 C&O Canal NHP system survey form, undated

2 75 C&O Canal NHP visitor information, undated

2 76 C&O Canal NHP visitory information, undated

2 77 C&O National Monument notification card for scouts, undated

2 78 Canal Clipper schedule, undated

2 79 "Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, 1828-1924" article, undated

2 80 Copy of page from unidentified source describing rocks, undated

2 81 Ferry Hill Place brochure, undated

2 82 "Golden Days Gone for Oldest Mine in Maryland" article including photo in The Washington Post, undated

2 83 Great Falls of the Potomac brochure, undated

2 84 Hagerstown-C&O Canal-Williamsport bicycle loop route description, undated

2 85 Hagerstown Washington County Chamber of Commerce brochure with map, undated

2 86 Harpers Ferry Center brochure, undated

2 87 Hotels/Motels along the C&O Canal Towpath from Georgetown to Cumberland list, undated

2 88 Jonathan Hager House and Hager Museum, Hagerstown, Md., brochure, undated

2 89 More aobut the C&O Canal outings for the entire family program schedule, undated

2 90 National Parks in the Capital Area representatives dinner table directory, undated

2 91 National Parks in the Capitol Area representatives dinner table directory, undated

2 92 NPS Agreement for sponsored voluntary services form #10-86 with attachments, undated

2 93 Old Angler's Inn safety brochure, undated

2 94 "The Old C&O Canal: A New Look Comes in a Spring Book" article by Jean Alexander including drawing in The Montgomery County Sentinel, undated

2 95 "Park Service to Revitalize C&O Canal" article by Deb Riechmann including photo in The Montgomery Journal, undated

2 96 Paw Paw Tunnel brochure, undated

2 97 "A Pipeline for Montgomery County?" article from Sierra Club publication, undated

2 98 "A Potomac Sampler" article by Ron Canter including map and photo, undated

2 99 "Rebuild the foot bridges at Great Falls article by William E. Hanna, Jr., undated

2 100 0Recipes using paw paws from The Wild Flower, undated

2 101 Seneca Sandstone Biking Trail guide by Sugarloaf Regional Trails, undated

2 102 "Spring Barges In on the C&O Canal" clipping with photos in The Montgomery County Sentinel, undated

2 103 Swam's Boathouse business card, undated

2 104 Violette's Lock safety brochure, undated

2 105 "Wednesday's 'David' Wasn't All That Destructive" article including photos in The Montgomery Journal, undated

2 106 "Yesterday Lives Again" brochure by Washington County [Maryland] Historical Society, undated