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Complaint against William Hall by John Park of Fairfax County for a debt settlement, written by John Minor on December 6, 1746. This note appears to have also been used as a summons for all the local sherrifs and constables in Virginia to take into…

How did the city, county of Fairfax as well as the DMV region adjust to the newest installation of higher learning within the city of Fairfax? What type of funding was provided for utilities, roadways and public transportation systems to accommodate…

Person conducting the chorus during the Commencement Ceremony. This photograph is essential for my research as it serves as practice for inputting items into Omeka for my History 390 class. Understanding and documenting the context accurately helps…

Goes over various brochures and promotional items used by the GMU college of arts and sciences. Also goes into depth about historicals board meetings and changes done to the cirriculum for this school.

-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…

After securing the land for the new northern va college. What type of environmental impact did the university footprint have with tree clearing, existing wetlands and potentially farm rich soil. The image will represent the Farr Tract and give a…

This photograph showcases the clay maquette—a small-scale model—used by sculptor Wendy M. Ross in the early design phase of the George Mason statue. The image illustrates the foundational steps in the sculpture's creation, capturing fine details and…

A civil rights organization formed on Mason’s campus with the goal of researching the issues surrounding the civil rights movement, conducting physical work in the movement, and open debate. Students set out to investigate the number of black…

An image of a student from the George Mason University yearbook from the year 1970.