30 10 714 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/b722d1a708125fe0c76226d56029b4e5.JPEG 3e8f1d39c3202989b4a68dc6646de05b 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 Students gather around to protest against Christian extremists on campus Subject The topic of the resource George Mason University Description An account of the resource Students confront Christian radicals who come to the campus (never in the winter) to spew hatred and bigotry in public. Police often called in to ensure the radicals are allowed to preach their poison to the masses. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cesar Cordova Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Cesar Cordova Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025-04-30 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cesar Cordova Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant George Mason university George Mason University https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/a0cbf6b1054185c084bbb442e2b075e0.JPEG e8d6411e36c7a3e974ccec9d32e7b76e 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 Unknown student wearing a provocative shirt Subject The topic of the resource George Mason student Description An account of the resource A student encountered on campus during research for this project. An ideal candidate for photographer of the C.B.A. if it were still operating today. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cesar Cordova Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025-04-15 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant George Mason University George Mason University https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/de6c9c9697ec36858adc01b590b5f7e9.png 93b2759487e827ecaadfc29016600c82 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 Broadside Newspaper Explains Nepotism Rule Subject The topic of the resource Lorraine Brown Description An account of the resource This is an article from the Broadside newspaper which explains the nepotism rule that affected Dr. Brown. The newspaper team did further research on the situation to provide better understanding for readers who had been following the situation. This is the rule that forced Dr. Brown’s resignation which has been an ordinance at GMU since its inception: “The employment of person from the same economic unit shall be dismissed and exceptions shall be made only after submission for approval in writing has been made to the President and approved by him. When such employment is deemed necessary, the following conditions shall apply: 1. No member of an immediate family may be a supervisor of another member. 2. Two members of a family may not be employed as academic personnel in the same academic or administrative unit or department, except in those instances where the husband and wife are both academically qualified members of a research team.” Dr. Brown sent a written request to President Shannon asking to extend her teaching term to the end of the next academic year, which was refused. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Broadside Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Libraries Special Collections Research Center Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970-03-10 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grace Owens HIST390 Spring 2025 LBtimeline https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/86f02eca2c62b6c8adda23a799ac2f05.png 44f0d99c3648672e23edac2a5121534a 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. 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 Petitions for Dr. Brown's Contract Renewal Subject The topic of the resource Lorraine Brown Lorin Thompson Edgar F. Shannon Jr. Description An account of the resource This is an article featured in the Broadside newspaper. A petition with 740 signatures in support of the contract renewal for Dr. Brown was presented to Chancellor Lorin Thompson and Deputy Provost Paige. Mr. Paige had assured that the matter would be given attention by President Shannon and Provost Hereford, as well as an answer would be ready within a week. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Broadside Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Libraries Special Collections Research Center Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 17 March 1970 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grace Owens HIST390 Spring 2025 LBtimeline https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/e7e9f845596d58445faef742e746aa75.png 758f575e30bbf5505d20b5b97c0ab4a3 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 Lorraine Brown's First Year Teaching Subject The topic of the resource Lorraine Brown Description An account of the resource Mrs. Lorraine Schlesinger during her first-year teaching featured in George Mason’s yearbook, The Advocate, in 1967. She began teaching at George Mason College while finishing her PhD at University of Maryland. Her portrait is presented under the drama department. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University's The Advocate Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1967 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grace Owens HIST390 Spring 2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Libraries Special Collections Research Center https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/4d6676641f65e8ec9295c66eaa38cbe1.png 9e95c837f4841e46ffeefa2b3cfadd62 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 John O'Conner Subject The topic of the resource John O'Conner Description An account of the resource This a picture of John O'Conner sifting through materials of the Federal Theatre Project. Mr. O'Conner was a fellow English professor of Dr. Brown. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kerry Miller Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Special Collections Research Center Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12 September 1974 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grace Owens HIST390 Spring 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/a5d1151b08fe0466a97e9bdfc8dcf7df.png 9f4e937ebc6bdd22e1159af9bc1a9b49 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 Stephen J. Brown Subject The topic of the resource Stephen J. Brown Description An account of the resource Mr. Brown came to George Mason College as an associate dean in 1968. A year later, he would marry Lorraine Brown. In 1970, he stepped down from his role and started teaching in the English department. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University's The Advocate Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Special Collections Research Center Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grace Owens HIST390 Spring 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/f77fad52516e62a701a5c0eb719165c2.png e813018ff018c07782dd3a806236fda6 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 Lorin Thompson Subject The topic of the resource Lorin Thompson Description An account of the resource Lorin Thompson was Chancellor of George Mason College during the time of Lorraine Brown's employment. In March of 1970, Thompson wrote a letter to Dr. Brown stating that she would be allowed to continue her 3-year contract at George Mason College. This comes after submitting a written request and having students writing petitions. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kerry Miller Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Special Collections Research Center Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 24 September 1975 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grace Owens https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/acf5f6d8f09b632f4fca5bed3361dedd.jpg e38f9ce04143ab7596622f9e26cf7d0f 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 Peter Brown's Collection 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 photograph (digital) Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 4,169px x 6,150px 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 [Faculty Revolt of 1965] May 20, 1965, five full-time Ph.D, the core of the faculty [hold] a press conference to announce resignations in a dispute with Dr. Robert Reid, Director. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division George Mason College Description An account of the resource Composite photograph created by Richard M. Sparks depicting scenes from a press conference called by Drs. Lee Potter, Joseph Harrison, Fanny-Fern Davis, and Linda Grant DePauw to announce their resignations from George Mason College, May 20, 1965. Pictured at top are: Kosara Gavrilovic at lectern, behind the press cameraman are Harrison and DePauw. At lower right is Joseph Harrison. At lower left is Fanny-Fern Davis. [I am claiming no credit for what is written for this item, I am copying it from and giving credit to its creator Richard M Sparks] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sparks, Richard M Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Richard M. Sparks Photograph Collection, # RA196505-02a 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 20 May 1965 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Peter Brown HIST 390 Spring 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work may be protected by copyright laws and is provided for educational and research purposes only. Any infringing use may be subject to disciplinary action and/or civil or criminal liability as provided by law. If you believe that you are the rights-holder and object to Mason’s use of this image, please contact speccoll@gmu.edu. Relation A related resource https://masonlibraries.org/masonhistory/exhibits/show/permanence/item/89 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg image 20,400 Kb, 4,160px x 6,150px Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource 1 jpeg image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context /masonhistory/items/show/89 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/f407dd536e2faf5fe8fd3beeb968cc1e.png b66ac922e7bcb8523eccc4028397ed1e 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 GMU Design plan Subject The topic of the resource Design Layout Description An account of the resource Desing layout of the GMU Fairfax campus, along with extension plans Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GMU Special Holdings Archive Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1987 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Raghav Chalamgari HIST-390