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merchant company with a significant role in the Chesapeake tobacco trade, is reviewed in the Library of Congress's historical documents.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…
Socially, exclusion of individuals with disabilities at George Mason University has had significant impacts. For example, students with disabilities often face challenges in participating in extracurricular activities, such as clubs or campus events,…
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…
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…
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…
This is screenshots from the 1965 "The Advocate" Yearbook of the administrative staff of George Mason College in the Office of the Director, Office of the Dean, Office of Admissions, Office of Business, and the college's director. This is to show the…
As the AIDS epidemic was on the rise in the United States, George Mason University was in the interest of preventing the disease from spreading on campus. To do so, they were set to start selling condoms on campus.
Male and female student sitting on grass with dog. This photograph is crucial for my research as it helps me practice inputting items into Omeka for my History 390 class. Properly archiving this image enhances the understanding and preservation of…