https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/e85c9ed11f07559d2ed0e475ecda3a50.png c22e700d75f859a382514e6ea51b804a Person An individual. 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 President Johnson Subject The topic of the resource George Mason University University President Description An account of the resource In this evocative black-and-white photograph, captured by Barry Boyd on August 30, 1978, President Johnson is portrayed with a contemplative demeanor, seated at his meticulously arranged office desk. The image shows him holding his glasses, a gesture that might suggest a moment of deep thought or a brief pause from his work. The setting of the photograph within George Mason University during the late 1970s positions President Johnson against the backdrop of a transformative era for the institution, reflecting a time of significant academic and administrative evolution. This portrait is not merely a photographic record; it is a piece of social documentary photography that offers a window into the professional environment and personal attributes of a university leader during a dynamic period. The photograph's format as a digitized 35 mm negative ensures the preservation of detail and the authenticity of the moment captured, making it an invaluable asset to the George Mason University Broadside photograph collection. Preserved physically in Box 17, Page 11, Frame 23, and digitally accessible through the George Mason University Libraries' Special Collections Research Center, this image stands as a testament to the university's rich historical narrative. The photograph not only captures a personal moment of President Johnson but also encapsulates the broader academic spirit and challenges of the 1970s at George Mason University. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Boyd, Barry Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Broadside Photograph Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/">Rights</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1978