55 10 714 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/8584a80ed9558d1e65ee149f76c8cc95.png 93903d65dbbbf0876a3c43359d66ebf3 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 Timeline for Protests at George Mason University Description An account of the resource This is a timeline depicting various different protests held by Mason Students or on Mason's campus since it's establishment as a University. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025-11-24 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Emma Dowdy & Chloe Anderson 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 Religious Protestor on Campus Description An account of the resource Religious protestor on campus depicted in the 1994 yearbook boasting a sign that says “God Hates Sin” and lists many groups under this sin umbrella such as “abortionists.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://aspace.gmu.edu/archival_objects/ref68_wgc">George Mason University Yearbook Collection, R0132B11_1995, Box 11</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Special Collections & Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1994 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Emma Dowdy-Honors 360-Fall 2025 Type The nature or genre of the resource Yearbook Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Box 11 Protests https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/33839dfb1820e780303a03c7dd96ffe2.jpeg 630b518ee108939bf1662f771d53a1cb 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 Advertisement for Virginia Planter's Best Tobacco Subject The topic of the resource Marketing and Imagery of Tobacco Plantations in 18th-Century Virginia Description An account of the resource This advertisement features an illustration of a white planter smoking a pipe, surrounded by enslaved individuals holding farming tools like hoes and providing shade with an umbrella. The image reflects the idealized portrayal of plantation life, emphasizing the labor of enslaved people in tobacco cultivation. The depiction offers insight into the promotional materials of the time and the societal perceptions of plantation dynamics. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown - The specific artist is not listed, but it was likely created by an advertising or promotional artist associated with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Martha Washington's "Virginia Planter's Best Tobacco" Advertisement Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 18th Century Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mariah Conaway History 390, Spring 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rockefeller Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Image https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/17b8646d15c1f750da91276d4ddbe632.png 35c4900b5b842131ee53a8f42166e89d 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 Hitchhiker Ghost Subject The topic of the resource Eva Roy; Fairfax County ghost stories; Lee Chapel Cemetery; Virginia folklore; unsolved murder cases; historic hauntings Description An account of the resource This image is believed to depict Eva Roy, a 14-year-old girl whose unsolved murder in 1918 became one of Northern Virginia's most well-known ghost stories. The image accompanies an article exploring the tragic circumstances of her death and the ongoing reports of her ghost haunting the woods near Lee Chapel Cemetery in Burke, Virginia. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown (image), featured in article by Alex Matsuo Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Alex Matsuo, Haunted Northern Virginia: The Tragic Haunting of Eva Roy https://alexmatsuo.com/haunted-northern-virginia-the-tragic-haunting-of-eva-roy/ Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Alex Matsuo / The Spooky Stuff Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Originally published October 16, 2024 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sandra Arias Honors 360 Spring 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image (PNG), black-and-white sketch-style portrait Language A language of the resource English https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/b499b4826603b3ad5746975d4e0f64c3.png db80a2acd003c37a2a7eef1e8970ef95 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 Drag Show Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996-1997 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unprocessed LGBTQ+ Resource Center Records Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Special Collections Resource Center Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Juno Flynn - Honors 360 - Spring 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/a23141528987f8e337ec0beb7d3c0238.png 5c74f56026cffd9015a2d6b1a971fee2 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 LGBTQ Office Sign Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unprocessed LGBTQ+ Resource Center Records Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Special Collections Resource Center Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Juno Flynn - Honors 360 - Spring 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/e191185caacae01603af920099daff28.png 09efca0cd4f885d89d160d7552be8063 Website A resource comprising of a web page or web pages and all related assets ( such as images, sound and video files, etc. ). Local URL The URL of the local directory containing all assets of the website https://vault217.gmu.edu/?p=7256#:~:text=During%20the%201970%2D71%20academic,members%2C%20only%20two%20were%20black. 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 The "Desegregation" Subject The topic of the resource The Diversity Controversy at GMU Description An account of the resource GMU was not as ethnically or culturally diverse as it has come to be. During the early 1970s, George Mason College had a very low representation of Black students and faculty. This led to an investigation into the college’s efforts toward diversity and inclusion. Recommendations were made to improve representation and provide better support systems. The report emphasized the need for the college to take more active steps toward inclusivity. The image shows an African American student out of very few at Winter Graduation on January 17, 1975. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Vault 217 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Libraries' Special Collections Research Center Blog 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 1975 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ashley Welther - HIST 390 -Spring 2025 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Website with images https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/90167f3a56c182d00f5be4a2c63c0e17.png 51562ac2036d1c389e02dccedde5b8cf Website A resource comprising of a web page or web pages and all related assets ( such as images, sound and video files, etc. ). Local URL The URL of the local directory containing all assets of the website https://vault217.gmu.edu/?p=10208&amp; 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 GMU Becoming Independant Subject The topic of the resource George Mason College separating from UVA to become George Mason University Description An account of the resource A picture of GMU's first graduation class after becoming independent from UVA. Graduating students were able to choose whether their degree was labeled as GMU or UVA. GMU became independent in the 1970s, while Virginia’s political climate was shifting, with efforts to desegregate schools still ongoing. While UVA had a more traditional and historically exclusive reputation, GMU, as a new and developing institution, had the opportunity to define a more inclusive identity from the start. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Vault 217 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Libraries' Special Collections Research Center Blog 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 1972-06-10 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ashley Welther - HIST 390 - Spring 2025 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Image within a website https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/ab98429005e2922d716d45c41acd93de.jpg 23276211912a79e3c0f7e718d9839fe8 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 Educational Plan Subject The topic of the resource George Mason College educational plan in 1968 Description An account of the resource In the 1960s Chancellor Thompson prepared for the expansion of George Mason College. The College was constantly growing and would soon need to expand. in The 1968 education plan, the necessary steps to expand were addressed in order to become a thriving research and instruction institution. This is an image of chancellor Thompson, the man who helped create some of these ideas. the Chancellor can be seen in the middle of this image Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Vault217 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University libraries' special research center blog Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-08-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dylan Thorn History-390 spring 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/42e064072ef5886855b3b6d0cf7c9d9c.pdf dec8bd6846e867d34c3bafd81ba6568e 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 Cooper's timeline Collection Subject The topic of the resource Timeline Project Description An account of the resource All items in this collection are intended to be used in Cooper Bentley's Timeline Project. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cooper Bentley Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/31/2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved 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 Still Image 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 Reverend Roger W. Verley to Lorin A. Thompson, January 5, 1970 Subject The topic of the resource George Mason College of the University of Virginia Fairfax (Va.) Description An account of the resource Letter from Reverend Roger W. Verley of Hourly Child Care, Inc. to Lorin A. Thompson, President of George Mason College. In this letter, Verley informs Thompson that he and his staff have surveyed members of the George Mason College community and they have indicated that child care is a pressing need for students, faculty, and staff. Verley recommends that he and Thompson meet with other appropriate university staff members to facilitate the beginning of Hourly Child Care, Inc.'s service at George Mason College. Two pages. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Verley, Roger W. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Office of the President Records, Box 8, Folder 14 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970-01-05 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cooper H. Bentley Hist 390 Spring 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright George Mason University Language A language of the resource English https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/b84f895948a8a73a92b693b1e5ebeb9c.jpg 89dc97e658d86c9a80ebdc1ff295a7c4 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 Virginia Woolf to Clive Bell Subject The topic of the resource Woolf, Virginia, 1882-1941 Description An account of the resource Here is a piece of correspondence written by Virginia Woolf to her brother in law, Clive Bell. This letter was donated to George Mason University in 2009. George Mason University still holds this letter in their possession. This is significant to women's history within George Mason University by having work from female authors and placing emphasis on having female authors in their collections and libraries. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Virginia Woolf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://images.gmu.edu/luna/servlet/detail/GMU~6~6~2193~178217:Virginia-Woolf-to-Clive-Bell">Virginia Woolf's Letter to Clive Bell</a> 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 09-13-1921 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sara Mirza - HIS 390 Spring 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Correspondence Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Written Correspondence