This image from the 1965 George Mason College yearbook reflects a time when the faculty and administrative staff were entirely white. The absence of Black faculty or staff members in this picture and throughout the yearbook highlights the racial…
This black-and-white photograph, titled "Johnson Center Dedication 3," was captured by Nate Bowles and features President George Johnson sitting under the statue of George Mason. Taken on April 1, 1996, this image is part of the celebrations marking…
This black-and-white photograph, titled "Arlington Campus Construction 2," captures the Arlington campus of George Mason University during its development phase. Photographed by Tom LeGro, this image falls within the decade of the 1990s, offering a…
This black-and-white photograph, titled "Corporate Board 3," features a notable gathering of George Mason University leadership, including Dr. Maurice Sherrin, Dr. Donald Mash (on the left), President Dr. George Johnson, Dr. Martha Turnage, Dr. David…
This black-and-white photograph, titled "George Johnson 5," captures George Mason University's fourth president, George Johnson, speaking into a microphone. Captured by photographer Barry Boyd on September 20, 1979, it showcases a significant moment…
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, captured by Barry Boyd on August 30, 1978, President Johnson is portrayed with a contemplative demeanor, seated at his meticulously arranged office desk. The image shows him holding his glasses, a gesture…
Now George Mason University, the Fairfax campus, an aerial view 1974. Officially broken off from University of Virginia on April 7, 1972. In the item, we can see construction of Academic II A (today's Robinson Hall A) and the University Union…