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This is an article about George Mason, the man, in the very first student newspaper published at George Mason College. It has two pages. The first page has an image of George Mason and a reproduction of the Bill of Rights. Also, the header includes…

This article describes a visit to Gunston Hall by George Mason College faculty, administrators, and students. There were around fifty cars that traveled in what was described as a "pilgrimage." Upon arrival they were presented by the Curator of…

A portrait of twenty-four-year-old George Mason, wealthy Virginia planter and future political leader, commemorates his 1750 marriage to sixteen-year-old Ann Eilbeck of Maryland. Both the bride and groom were painted separately by John Hesselius, a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.