61 10 714 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/c408bc6f84237eb30cebafbbb0035941.jpg 82a54d6540327089d174e438d14b9f3c 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 exact building cost of George Mason Statue Subject The topic of the resource The money spent to build the George Mason Statue inside the George Mason University Description An account of the resource The article titled “George Mason Statue” on the Past and Present digital archive of George Mason University offers valuable background on the commissioning, construction, and unveiling of the George Mason statue, with particular emphasis on its historical and symbolic significance. For a project focused on the cost of building the statue, this article provides key financial context: it states that the statue was commissioned for approximately $159000, a cost that included not only the sculpting itself but also the design, materials, and installation. Funded through private donations and contributions from the university community, the statue was sculpted by artist Wendy M. Ross and unveiled in April 1996. The article also touches on the artistic symbolism embedded in the statue, such as Mason holding the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which connects the monument’s aesthetic elements to the legacy of its namesake Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University, Construction Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://pastandpresent.gmu.edu/items/show/16" title="Total cost of George Mason Statue">https://pastandpresent.gmu.edu/items/show/16</a><a href="https://pastandpresent.gmu.edu/items/show/16" title="George Mason Statue Mason's Beloved Landmark"></a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Past and Present Team Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1995-08-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Abdul Bais Faqirzai Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Article Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/d6b23e5430cbc1e66294188b320dd81e.pdf 44f78c88c333be239e2a2acb83afdfed 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 First Big Step Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/masonhistory/exhibits/show/idea/nvacenter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1949-10-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Peter Tran Description An account of the resource To first create a presence in the Northern Virginia area, an extension center was established that had a focus on adult education, military veterans, and anyone else that was in a pursuit of college-level instructions. It offered both credit and non-credit courses. https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/62ff82d12836614620b0ada6f8f7d0c3.png ff7fad937a5a6735651e73ff1dd73b40 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 Leo Vassallo's Timeline of Student Housing Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Leo Vassallo 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. 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 First Meeting Subject The topic of the resource GMU's First Student Apartments Description An account of the resource Dr. Lorin Thompson, Chancellor of George Mason College, meets with construction experts to start conversation about on-campus housing for students. Pictured is a memo detailing this first meeting. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University: A History Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Memorandum for the record regarding George Mason College - University of Virginia, July 17, 1968 [on-campus housing] Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Digital Collections of University Libraries at George Mason University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-07-17 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Libraries at George Mason University Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Use Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/masonhistory/exhibits/show/independence/studentapartments Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Image of the University Center Sign at GMU GMU Student Housing https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/e2f601ff180c74940e722db1e391a620.png 9f11618d2e578473eac172accb857f9b 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 Leo Vassallo's Timeline of Student Housing Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Leo Vassallo 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. 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 First Student Housing is Approved and Ground is Broken Subject The topic of the resource Student Housing at GMU Description An account of the resource University administration approves plans for nine three-story apartments and starts building. Pictured are The Perkins and Will Student Apartments. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mapping the University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Perkins and Will Student Apartments at George Mason Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image GMU Student Housing https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/9e198147dd0be0a7289e658b8cc48435.png afb9a49bba06efd9bf8d5eab309da854 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 Fourth Estate Subject The topic of the resource George Mason University Fourth Estate Student newspaper Description An account of the resource The current student newspaper called the Fourth Estate. A far cry from it's former iterations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Fourth Estate Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason Univer Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cesar Cordova 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 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/217e3dcb87cc50ea3e35f5f4f1cc39c2.pdf 1ab5f6b7059959191c5682a125ce461e https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/746dc40c75992299fd158d0d78052b53.pdf 37c461d454b13c746b81b7d39b12be12 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. 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 Fourth Estate: Krasnow Institute, Krasnow Institute Uses Millions in Federal and Private Funding to Support State-of-the-Art Lab and Research Subject The topic of the resource Research in Krasnow Description An account of the resource A Fourth Estate article written in the summer of 2013, describing research done by students in Krasnow. It starts by first talking about the history of Krasnow Institute. It was founded in 1993 by Nobel laureates Murray Gell-Mann and Herbert A. Simon using the money left by Shelly Krasnow. It merged with GMU in 2002 and became an academic unit in 2007. The cover illustrates students conducting research. The article states that most students conduct neuroscience research as the major is housed in Krasnow, but other types of research is also housed there. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fourth Estate Summer 2013, Amy Woolsey. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Box: Fourth Estate Summer 2013 - Fall 2014, Box 50, R0128 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/9/2013 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sara Khokhar, Salaam Al-Nazer,Roa Elashry, and Malak Hamdan HNRS 360 Fall 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/3b8eca327aaf8e70f23c6f6dc5fbc078.jpg 19c461a5e3e6808c62ba4cc4d2db0cdd 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 George Mason College Broadside Subject The topic of the resource Spring edition of GMC student newspaper Description An account of the resource The need for on-campus childcare was confirmed through a study coordinated by a representative of student parents and GMC Chancellor Lorin Thompson. The intent is to provide hourly childcare at a low cost for student and faculty members of GMC beginning in Spring of 71. 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 1971-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photo Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Fairfax, VA https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/03d2f365e097f836706ed9994312180b.jpg 1a6ad86c3ac6dbdca3c5e270affd1bb3 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 George Mason College Broadside - Opinion Subject The topic of the resource Broadside opinion piece discussing the original article reports on conditions of childcare center Description An account of the resource The Broadside publishes a scathing article against the Hourly Child Care center. The opinion piece backs up the journalistic integrity of the original piece. The series of articles begins the demise of the pilot program for on campus child care due to lack of licensing through VA State board. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource JG Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 1971 Fall edition of GMC student newspaper 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 1971-11-13 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Fairfax, VA https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/d81d453c12ae21bd728cd3d5f0053e50.png aa259f5f8626204ac1939b0036fce62b 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 George Mason College Patriots Subject The topic of the resource GMC Patriots Description An account of the resource This spread features the 1968–69 George Mason men’s basketball team during a tough season filled with injuries and challenges. Led by captain Jim Heston and Coach Hap Spuhler, the team fought hard despite limited wins. Interestingly, this was the first year all GMC teams were called the “Patriots,” though how the name came to be is still unclear. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason College 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 1969 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Aidan Scarborough HIST 390 Spring 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Book Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/d8a81a89af910b548e94c4eec7428886.png e0d31a6ae0f073a12de24880673cac73 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 George Mason Patriots are Sweet 16 Bound! Subject The topic of the resource GMU is Sweet 16 Bound! Description An account of the resource George Mason is Sweet 16 bound! After a gritty and determined run through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, the Patriots have punched their ticket to the Sweet 16. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Special Collections Research Center Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006-03-22 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Aidan Scarborough HIST 390 Spring 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Type The nature or genre of the resource Text