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Title A name given to the resource Editorial Cartoon Subject The topic of the resource Campus Parking criticism Description An account of the resource Editorial Cartoon found in the George Mason Collections relating to the state of campus parking 1974-1979 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cesar Cordova Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant George Mason University editorial cartoon https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/d132d49e8a5cdf04f8d00012deb24af7.png 82bd4f029970c0c44917f08ad0cc703a Email A resource containing textual messages and binary attachments sent electronically from one person to another or one person to many people. Email Body The main body of the email, including all replied and forwarded text and headers Hi Megan, Your group archival research project sounds really interesting. I haven't taught a 200-level horror class for a few years, but in those classes, my students share ghost stories. For me, the big takeaway about Mason campus ghost stories is that the newest buildings often turn out to be the most haunted . . . so maybe the trauma lies not in the building but in the location. I'm not sure about Rogers Hall specifically. But I *do* know that the haunted campus buildings my students told stories about were dorms. As for Indian burial grounds, I'm skeptical. You've probably already gotten a sense of this from your research, but the spooky Indian burial ground is a white idea, not an Indigenous one. It's mostly about colonialism (white people thinking that they're haunted by Indians and Indian land after stealing said land from them). So I would push back against the idea that an Indian burial ground is behind a Rogers Hall haunting. It could be a white burial ground, or maybe something weird happened in a house that stood on that spot, or something else. Hope this helps. Thanks for writing and see you in the spring! Best, EA Subject Line The content of the subject line of the email Re: Archival Research Question From The name and email address of the person sending the email Eric Anderson To The name(s) and email address(es) of the person to whom the email was sent Megan Cobb CC The name(s) and email address(es) of the person to whom the email was carbon copied Sandra Arias, Haya Al Bana Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Email Correspondence with Dr. Eric Anderson Subject The topic of the resource Indigenous burial grounds, ghost stories Description An account of the resource George Mason students have often shared stories of dorms built on Indigenous burial grounds through word of mouth and online forums. This email follows up on these claims with Professor Gary Anderson, an Associate Professor at George Mason University. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Eric Anderson Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Megan, Haunted Mason, HNRS 360 Spring 2025 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Email https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/09cd9c2fc292a7367710fa8a1db6a3ba.jpeg 3c58d8f2278cafce6f1cec404b9a0ed5 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource President's Park Subject The topic of the resource GMU Campus Description An account of the resource Gate at the entrance of President's Park. This photograph is nearby three hauntings in The Park. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GMU Facilities Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://facilities.gmu.edu/50-years-in-buildings/ Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Megan, HNRS 360, Spring 2025 Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/11fc060def2e31a4c6056d50c045feea.jpg a55e07f744d102b845980a918059e7d7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mason Pond Gazebo Subject The topic of the resource George Mason University folklore; campus legends; haunted locations Description An account of the resource Photograph of the Mason Pond Gazebo, a central location tied to a campus ghost story about a young woman who allegedly drowned during a picnic on the pond. Although this tale is widely told among students, University Police confirm that no drowning has ever occurred in Mason Pond. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fourth Estate Staff Photographer Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://gmufourthestate.com/2015/04/07/mason-the-myth-the-legend/ Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Fourth Estate, George Mason University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 7, 2015 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sandra Arias Honors 360 Spring 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Image originally published by Fourth Estate; used here for educational and research purposes under fair use. Relation A related resource Part of the Haunted Mason digital folklore collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital image; JPEG Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://gmufourthestate.com/2015/04/07/mason-the-myth-the-legend/ Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia; 2015 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/1e7655cbf3c5a0378dc16ba1c15064f5.png cc0e881531f4c542c2eacef28c461852 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Occoquan Reservoir Subject The topic of the resource George Mason University; Rowing; Crew Team; Occoquan reservoir; Collegiate Sports; 1970s Athletics Description An account of the resource Photograph of George Mason University's rowing team practicing on the Occoquan Reservoir on September 29, 1979. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Terry Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Archives Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-09-29 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Haya HNRS 360 Spring 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/e767ff9d6a7200015cbddc8aaa964bdb.jpg 1483aaf16a0b40d6761c4aa69f589594 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 2019 – Review of Vision Outcomes and Forward Planning Description An account of the resource By 2019, Mason conducted a review of the Vision plan’s progress. The university had become Virginia’s largest public research university, expanded its research funding, increased student diversity, and strengthened community partnerships. The 2012–2019 vision laid the foundation for a new decade of strategic growth. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 Type The nature or genre of the resource Timeline Subject The topic of the resource 2012-2019 GMU Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of the President, GMU Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/masonhistory/exhibits/show/vision/vision Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Strategic Planning Implementation Team https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/beaa0d001e5395e30d0b65dcbf298528.pdf 5a290304a4c475d155ea928be6461ba0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 2016 – Record-Breaking Enrollment and Faculty Growth Description An account of the resource The university saw continued growth under the strategic plan. In 2016, Mason hit a record-high in enrollment, with over 35,000 students. It also increased full-time faculty hiring and investments in new programs, showing the plan was making progress. 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Title A name given to the resource 2014- Mason Korea opens Description An account of the resource As part of the Mason Vision’s global strategy, George Mason University opened Mason Korea, its first international campus, in Songdo, South Korea. This marked a major step in making Mason a global institution and expanding its educational reach. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/masonhistory/exhibits/show/vision/vision Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource GMU Korea office https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/b6d7ccec7ba8fe8f1759a6725e756e86.pdf 08fd58c4d8f33ab162136696585ccc02 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 2013 – “Mason Vision” Plan Is Officially Launched Description An account of the resource The university introduced the “2014–2024 Strategic Plan,” commonly known as the Mason Vision. The plan emphasized student success, innovative learning, research growth, community engagement, and global impact. This became the guiding roadmap for the university’s development over the next decade. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/a4efcdde0cdaf06e69785802f0756d21.jpg 7a3b618c2bd6fa4cf4c6a263403b2b43 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 2012 – President Ángel Cabrera Begins His Term Description An account of the resource In 2012, Ángel Cabrera became president of George Mason University. He brought a fresh approach to leadership with a focus on global engagement, innovation, and access. One of his first major initiatives was to begin outlining a new long-term strategic plan for the university's future. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/masonhistory/exhibits/show/vision/vision Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource GMU Office of Communications