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A page in George Mason University's yearbook, The Advocate 1971
A page from George Mason's yearbook, The Advocate, published in 1971 which displays among others, a photo of a couple in what appears to be blackface. The item well illustrates, the scope of socially acceptable behavior within George Mason, which…
Roger Wilkins named Director of the Community Relations Service
Newspaper clip announcing Roger Wilkins appointment as director of Community Relations Service on December 27, 1965. Wilkins worked in several capacities as an advocate for justice, where he continues to be a major commentator and analyst on American…
Some of the Administrative Faculty from 1984
Some of the Administrative Faculty from 1984 are shown, including two women who are listed as being in higher faculty positions, as one is described as being the VP of Public Affairs, and the other is listed as the acting director of University…
Homosexuals Slow to Organize at Most Va. Colleges
George Mason University during this time was an extremely young institution.
Fairfax County court demand to apprehend Joseph Stephens
Fairfax County court demand to apprehend Joseph Stephens on behalf of David Hughes, written on March 23, 1763 by Peter Wagener, the then Clerk of the Court. Stephens is accused of assault and battery on Hughes and his wife, Mary, with damages…
"A Hot Thing" Harris Theater 10
The Harris Theater 10's "A Hot Thing" scene is a passage from Toni Morrison's book "Beloved," where Sethe contemplates the horrors of slavery and refers to the dead as "a hot thing."
Roger Wilkins Sworn in as Director of Community Relations Service
Roger Wilkins in the center is being sworn in as Director of the United States Community Relations Service, Washington, D.C., January, 1966. Also in attendance is his first wife, Eve Wilkins, daughter, Amy Wilkins, and U.S. President Lyndon Baines…
Mathematics Faculty from 1970
A screenshot showing the mathematics department faculty. It appears to show only one female mathematics professor, with the rest of the mathematics department faculty being male.
Virginia Woolf to Clive Bell
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…
"A"; Commencement Ceremony 5
Paul Watters' black-and-white image of the George Mason University's 11th commencement ceremony captured President Krug, Eric Leeper, and other members of the school's faculty. As part of the university's Broadside collection, this image highlights…