Broadside student newspaper collection, 1963/2020

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions on personal use. Permission to publish material from the Broadside student newspaper collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Preferred citation:

Broadside student newspaper collection, R0128, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
27 Linear Feet 53 boxes
Creator:
George Mason College and George Mason University
Abstract:
This collection consists of printed editions of the various iterations of the George Mason College/University student newspaper "Broadside," 1963 - 2020.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Broadside student newspaper collection, R0128, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of printed editions of the various iterations of the George Mason College/George Mason University student newspaper "Broadside," including its original printing as "The Gunston Ledger," and its current form as "The Fourth Estate." The collection dates range from 1963 - 2020.

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Biographical / historical:

"Broadside" - George Mason University's (GMU) official student newspaper - began as "The Gunston Ledger" in the Fall of 1963, when GMU was still George Mason College (GMC). The newspaper's initial purpose was to inform GMC's student body of events and happenings on campus. By the late 1960s, the newspaper had grown into a more political and outspoken publication, particularly during the Vietnam War. The Ledger was renamed "Broadside" in October 1969, its journalists stating, "that the old name 'no longer represents the things which we want it to stand for'" (Student Unrest at Mason.) Broadside kept its name until 2013 when it joined with the student-run news website "Connect2Mason" and was renamed again, this time as the "Fourth Estate." Fourth Estate is an online-only publication, though it does publish physical supplemental editions.

Processing information:

This collection number used to belong to the George Mason University University and Student Publications list. That list was compiled by Alina Moody in April 2017. Please see the Related Materials note for more information.

This finding aid was completed by Amanda Brent in May 2022.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
R 93, C 4, S 3 - C 5, S 4
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard