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1972 Mason Yearbook

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…

An image of a student from the George Mason University yearbook from the year 1974.

-Amid the start of a perfect season, Coach Pascale is fired by Athletic Director Tom O’Conner for allowing an ineligible player on the roster. Coach Pascale claims instead the firing is due to his support of upgrading the program from club level to…

a George Mason University yearbook from the year 1965

The Advocate Yearbook, 1968-1972, George Mason University Special Collections

As the era of two income households slowly become the normal. Women taking on higher education and/or occupying employment at George Mason College campus needs flexible childcare services.

A pamphlet published sometime in 1966 and distributed on the GMC campus. The pamphlet details the plans for the college to become to a university. Focused primarily on land needed for the expansion as well as the funding for its acquisition.

The Gunston Ledger, a newspaper published by what was at the time, George Mason College, on February 14, 1966. In the item we see the header: GMC Expands to Four Year Status, Appropriations Bill Passes the Va. House by 93-1 Vote, detailing the…

Oct. 11, 1968 issue of The Gunston Ledger, this cartoon was drawn in the issue under a "MSJS" initial. The issue mentioning Dr. Shea about gown and cap rental money, accusing him of sending it off to a charity due to his idealistic views.