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Newspaper clip announcing Roger Wilkins appointment as director of Community Relations Service on December 27, 1965. Wilkins worked in several capacities as an advocate for justice, where he continues to be a major commentator and analyst on American…

During the Gulf War in 1991, the general attitude at George Mason University was one of discussion and analysis rather than widespread activism. Unlike the Vietnam War era, there were fewer large-scale protests. Instead, faculty members, particularly…

An article discussing the official opening of the Institute in 1997, which will be used for Neuroscience research and student success.

Bailey’s Crossroads: George Mason’s First Campus (1957–1964)
This small red-brick building at 5836 Columbia Pike in Falls Church, Virginia, was first built in 1922 as an elementary school. In 1957, it became the first home of George Mason College.…

Fourth Estate article discussing the implementation of recycling bins to reduce waste reduction in dorm rooms.

An oral history conducted with Ric Chollar on the topics of LGBTQ+ history at Mason.

Pictured is a promotional flier for Slave Day. Slave Day was an event held by one of the GMU fraternities that mimicked the slave trade to raise money. The flier states that clubs and individuals that purchase student "slaves" would get a full day of…

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…

A screenshot of a Reddit thread discussing a red streak on a wall in Planetary.

A photograph of Ram Gopal, who is an Indian classical dancer, depicted wearing a Garuda costume performing a mythical dance at Royal Festival Hall at the Edinburgh Festival. It is known as the largest state sponsored performing even from India that…