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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…

The early existence of GMU with intent to be a commuter college what style, materials and the early vibe of on campus schooling is present for the few hundred students? This image is important to know where the actual campus begins and how did the…

The image is an excerpt from the Harpers weekly in 1886. The image displays the key places in and around Mount Vernon such as Fort Washington, the Estate, the main hallway, the landing, and the tomb. It also showcases the distant view of D.C. and…

The 1966-67 season was the first one for the George Mason Men's Basketball team at the college level. The Marauder's of George Mason College would finish the season 6-12 and lay the groundwork for teams to compete in the future of what is now known…

Gunston Ledger covering drug related news in college paper, which is part of the student assemblies criticisms of too much focus on drug related issues.

Actor standing on stage with arms raised. This photograph is crucial for my research as it helps me practice inputting items into Omeka for my History 390 class. Documenting this image accurately within the George Mason University archives allows for…

John F. Bunker, director of the Center for Health Promotion at GMU, provides information on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) for employers, school systems, and community groups. This is significant as there was stigma around AIDS, especially…

A speaker is surrounded by an audience during women's month. This photo was taken as the audience is erupting in applause possibly as the conclusion to the speaker's speech. This source plays significance to a time that George Mason University…

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.

Gunston Ledger including cartoon caricature of student assembly chairman (name?) mocking the praise of LBJ in comparison to Christopher Columbus. Suggesting they both shared a lack of clear goals at the expense of others.