16 10 714 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/da93dd55781176d0a6c8e8608991482e.jpeg 83c07c6ed86bb02482580fdcd5ef2cc4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hosting the World Congress of Information Technology - George Mason Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998-01-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jai Kathuria HIST 390 DL1 Description An account of the resource George Mason gained global recognition when it hosted the prestigious World Congress of Information Technology (WCIT). The event showcased the university’s commitment to innovation and its growing role on the international stage. https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/16dba608125739cc6c20fb7b6036a6f3.jpg bcca41f289e79647ed5f50a91d39bb9c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Second Nobel Prize Winner at Mason Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002-01-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jai Kathuria HIST 390 DL1 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/8347b5fae50b89d561c88f80be4716c3.pdf 3e78d88fba1edc90156c03b81019cc8c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Meeting Description An account of the resource Despite having success, a meeting was needed in order to determine the future of the extension center. While it served its purpose, it did not do enough for the other population of the community. The Advisory Council for the Northern Virginia Center, a 16-memeber group, came together to seriously discuss the future of whether or not to establish a branch college in Northern Virginia with or without the help of its parent university. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/masonhistory/exhibits/show/idea/nextstep Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1954-01-04 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Peter Tran https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/37f3731303ee6675b00d0ce155771a54.jpg 827426714f83ab4688538bf8cba5c6ce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Final Four Appearance Subject The topic of the resource The Men’s Basketball team made national headlines with their unexpected journey to the NCAA Final Four. The moment was a symbol of Mason’s growing spirit and presence, both in sports and culture. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006-01-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jai Kathuria HIST 390 DL1 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/e3016525586af0db0da7a4464dbd97b0.jpg 474d971ad192f40dd176cdec0d47b9a1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Mason College, Fairfax campus, 1968, aerial photograph. Subject The topic of the resource George Mason University George Mason College University of Virginia Description An account of the resource an aerial view of George Mason College, Fairfax campus, 1968. Includes parking circle, Fenwick Library, Lecture Hall, and North, South, East, and West Buildings. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Blue Ridge Aerial Surveys Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Facilities Planning, Aerial Photographs Box 138 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Samuel Boateng Hist 390 Spring 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright George Mason University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource photograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource 1 JPEG https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/857b55a3b3f6c8e1db9178eca5d7f4d7.jpeg e16f2e98f92017e6b9b2eb409b657c49 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Named “#1 University to Watch Description An account of the resource U.S. News and World Report ranked George Mason as the top “Up-and-Coming University” in the nation. This recognition was fueled by its academic strength, global diversity, and innovative building projects across all campuses. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-01-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jai Kathuria HIST 390 DL1 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/78930cd42011714491b0cd5912962598.jpg ccff1b5aabcf603c58b46061a5e037d2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dr. Cabrera Becomes President Description An account of the resource Dr. Ángel Cabrera took office as George Mason’s sixth president, following the Board of Visitors’ announcement in December 2011. His leadership would carry Mason forward after a historic period of growth and prominence. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012-01-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jai Kathuria HIST 390 DL1 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/f157b1087c9c2205da81d1dc91b68e54.jpg c8996c0b978e5c5e5241031b2f2c24eb Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Census paper document Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1860 Census, Union Township, Bedford County, PA Subject The topic of the resource Solomon Crist Description An account of the resource On July 30th, 1860, J.W. Tomlinson, the census taker, recorded forty-six-year-old Solomon Crist working as a laborer on the farm of his eighty-one-year-old Aunt Ann Crist. Solomon was born in Pennsylvania, and his aunt was born in Maryland. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Census Bureau Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived United States National Archives Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Ancestry.com Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-07-30 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dennis Kelly HIS390 Spring 2025 Type The nature or genre of the resource image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Union Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/d2e2e9590024e2e8646fc378e5eb464e.pdf adaa033dd38ad3d01c11411c36c52ba4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Decision Description An account of the resource Before its final approval, Charles Harrison Mann Jr. brought to the House floor House Joint Resolution 5 for its consideration. To eliminate any fear that the college would become an independent university, Mann included a clause that would allow the branch college to only offer 2 years of collegiate education. This clause also mentioned that there would only be instructional facilities. The passing of this allowed for the legal construction and authority for a permanent college. The stepping stone of what is now George Mason University. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/masonhistory/exhibits/show/idea/resolution Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1956-02-24 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Peter Tran https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/c25ae78d1e91fc89dc206e89f3b01813.jpg 0fa5bdcf6823ee7ad92b3181b8204273 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Mason College, Fairfax campus, 1971, aerial photograph. Subject The topic of the resource George Mason University George Mason College University of Virginia Description An account of the resource George Mason College, Fairfax campus, aerial view, 1971. In the item, we can see the expansion of the college, as its develops into a University. Included in this image are the parking circle, Fenwick Library, Lecture Hall, and North, South, East, West, and Arts and Sciences (later Thompson Hall) Buildings. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Blue Ridge Aerial Surveys Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Facilities Planning, Aerial Photographs Box 138 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1971 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Samuel Boateng Hist 390 Spring 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright George Mason University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource photograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource 1 JPEG