{"id":411,"date":"2009-03-04T14:47:43","date_gmt":"2009-03-04T18:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/specialcollections.wordpress.com\/?p=411"},"modified":"2009-09-24T10:11:52","modified_gmt":"2009-09-24T14:11:52","slug":"mother-martha-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vault217.gmu.edu\/?p=411","title":{"rendered":"Mother Martha"},"content":{"rendered":"

March is Women’s History Month, so my blog posts for this month will highlight SC&A’s collections that feature outstanding achievements by women. <\/a><\/p>\n

The Martha Pennino Papers<\/a> document Pennino’s community activism and political career in Northern Virginia.<\/p>\n

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\"Martha

Martha V. Pennino (1918-2004)<\/p><\/div>\n

The collection, featuring photographs, working papers, newspaper clips, and memorabilia, shows why Martha was affectionately known as “Mother Martha.” \u00c2\u00a0She devoted much of her adult life to the betterment of Fairfax Country by serving on the Fairfax Country Board of Supervisors for over 20 years. She championed funding for education, transportation, and business development.\u00c2\u00a0 She was particularly involved in the growth and development of Fairfax County’s planned community, Reston, Virginia.<\/p>\n

\"Martha

Martha with John Glenn in 1967<\/p><\/div>\n

A woman pioneer in Northern Virginia politics,\u00c2\u00a0 Martha was first elected to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in November 1967, representing what was then the Centreville District. She served as vice chairman for a total of 17 years.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 At times she was the only woman serving on the board.<\/p>\n

\"Martha

Martha at the Reston Community Center Dedication in 1979<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Serving

Serving the community<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Martha

Martha waving to supporters<\/p><\/div>\n

Martha passed away in 2004 but leaves a long and distinguished legacy in Fairfax County.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

March is Women’s History Month, so my blog posts for this month will highlight SC&A’s collections that feature outstanding achievements by women. The Martha Pennino Papers document Pennino’s community activism and political career in Northern Virginia. 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