65 10 714 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/b840f30860eaaabdd4f92b7ad6cb5a58.jpg 990bb49f47a38750d4b6f48a94583013 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 Next Step Description An account of the resource In 1954, the Advisory Council for the Northern Virginia Center was formed to advise the University on the operation of the center and to explore possibilities of its expansion to a branch of the University of Virginia. Due to a change in rules regarding credit transfers by the SACSS, the Center would need a permanent facility, full faculty, and genuine connection with the parent institution to transfer 2 years of study. Many people put forth efforts to lead efforts toward securing support for the University with the Virgina State Senate as well as the General Assembly for their vote in favor of continuing the project and vision. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital Collection of University Libraries at George Mason University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1954 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yuliana Rud HIST 390 Spring 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/5823f8e35e0698576bd50f7685b9c047.jpg a277c1a85f4ccde9102e3f78ddc5aa0b 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 Northern Virginia University Center Description An account of the resource Instead of creating a full-fledged branch college of NOVA, an extension center was established with the emphasis on adult education and college-level instruction. It was fought for and approved in 1949, with organized classes beginning in 1950. By 1952, the center grew by 79% in enrollment, showcasing a strong desire for higher education in the region. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital Collection of University Libraries at George Mason University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1949-1952 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yuliana Rud HIST 390 Spring 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/0919454f31688251ce3be3da1cb24cd0.png eee2da9c4f69188094ab2266888d886f 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 Passing of a Friend Description An account of the resource A student laments the passing of MLK Jr. and the state of America. The author claims America is still enslaved as long as white apathy persists. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Gunston Ledger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 11, 1968 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource HNRS 360 - Spring 2025 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 Phone Call Description An account of the resource A call between the president of the University of Virginia, Colgate Darden Jr. and Charles Mann Jr. calling for the creation of a new higher education institution in Northern Virginia. Darden asked Mann to head a committee to explore the feasibility of a higher education institution in the area. Darden wanted the support of the citizens to make the University's growth seem natural and unforced. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 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 1949 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yuliana Rud HIST 390 Spring 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/46b135e797fad66c4ac1717037e87ab3.jpeg 2f2d5a420b4bdc4155f5c8b56f12fbb4 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/52c9b5807b33abc3a6d039652d410074.jpeg 1ccec5fa7df8f6a4205cc71f34d85eb7 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 Shea's Rebellion Subject The topic of the resource George Mason Philosophy Professor Dr. James M. Shea and civil disobedience Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University 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 1966-1970 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cesar Cordova HIS390 2026 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 Quad today Subject The topic of the resource George Mason University campus Description An account of the resource The quad as it sits today, no longer a clean grass field, but an assortment of bushes, chairs and pathways with a sealed entrance way where a staircase still remains. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cesar Cordova Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Cesar Cordova Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025-04-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cesar Cordova Language A language of the resource English https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/68a55b34951ea473fd8935bbeb55a54a.jpg 2ae0ec2236621e894dc926fa4791b824 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 origins 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 Rathskellar Description An account of the resource The first mention of the Rathskellar opening in the Student Union Building. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-11-17 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jamie Van Cleave, HNRS360, Spring 2025 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Student Government Activities Committee Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Broadside [Vol.17, No. 12] https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/07bd69e282e86caf8d1be694bcd83e1f.png ca9a81907bf9cbc3dedf307d0f2bd7d9 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/10789b5be46ae7b3b629ff40ef682d3f.png e295d34233c09194d5a30e5a3b1d06e5 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/42a0d59c7c9cfc5876686c94f76b39e0.png b1a7f18649804e6167b268dca16b1482 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 Records of John Glassford and Company Subject The topic of the resource The Economic Influence of Tobacco Merchants in Colonial Virginia Description An account of the resource John Glassford and Company, a well-known Glasgow-based merchant company with a significant role in the Chesapeake tobacco trade, is reviewed in the Library of Congress's historical documents. The economic ties between Virginia tobacco planters and merchants are shown by these documents, which also highlight the ways in which the system of slavery was entwined with these business interactions. The essay shows how the tobacco industry developed and supported colonial Virginia's economy, emphasizing the roles played by participants. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Library of Congress, Manuscripts Division Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jean Beats, from the 1765-1766 ledger of Glassford’s Alexandria store, 1766. John Glassford and Company Records Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Congress Blogs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1766 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mariah Conaway History 390 Spring, 2025 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Essay and Image https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/3a45e488f4157132daebea65d85ac3d1.jpg a99ee9d73b0fbb86df85e49a6190870d 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 Resolution Description An account of the resource At the 1956 General Assembly Session, representatives from the Northern Virginia Delegation brought forth their case to submit a resolution creating a Northern Virginia branch of the University of Virginia. Mann added a point of the branch only providing instructional facilities for two years of collegiate instruction to gain the favor of southern delegates. The bill was passed in both the House and Senate, allowing Northern Virginia the legal authority to build a permanent college. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital Collection of University Libraries at George Mason University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1956 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yuliana Rud HIST 390 Spring 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/2fb1e5ea9a967a043ad4a4198858e3ba.png e724a00a800d7b8a9d8a49a926ae9a77 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://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/masonhistory/exhibits/show/independence/initiatingchange 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 Road to Diversity Subject The topic of the resource Evolving from the Diversity Contraversy Description An account of the resource In the early 1970's, GMU was called out for having almost no diversity and no real affirmative action efforts. A 1971 report pointed out the problem, pushing the school to take action. Mason created the Office of Minority Recruitment and brought in its first African American admissions officer in 1974 to help recruit more diverse students. These were the first real steps toward making Mason the diverse university it is today. The image shows the first African American admissions officer, Andrew Evans (left). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mason Libraries Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital Collections of University Libraries at George Mason University 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 1974 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 image https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/ccf437e0b9e8c239799cd2b766c67f53.jpg 758c165fa3cf1bb65c04d424c3befe5b 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 student apartments Subject The topic of the resource first housing facilities established in 1977 Description An account of the resource in October of 1977, after becoming its own university, George Mason University opened the first on campus housing facilities in university history. This is an image taken in 1977 on the fairfax campus that shows one of the first places students ever lived on the GMU campus Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University photograph collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University photograph collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1977-10-02 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dylan Thorn History-390-Spring 2025