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The auctioning of white people dressed in what can be assumed as stereotypical black dress. In later iterations of this event, we can see people covered in blackface. Very much representative of American culture at the time.

1958- Virginia Department of Highways begins selecting I-66 route along soon to be abandoned Washington and Old Dominion Railroad line. Arlington and Fairfax County Boards vote to endorse 8-lanes.
I-66 has had a challenging life, but today exist a…

Early look at a model for full build out of GMU Fairfax Campus

Demonstrating Scientific Techniques

Broadside writes about the new "Women in Literature" course offered. They speak with the three teachers and a few students about the class itself.

A page out of Broadside which discusses bringing the Upward Bound program to Mason. The program was rejected by Chancellor Thompson and his interview with a Broadside reporter on why, is included. The committee designated for this program also…

Picture of Lorraine Brown teaching her class in 1967 which was featured in The Advocate.