Collections : [George Mason University]

George Mason University

2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Primary Collecting Areas:
SCRC collects materials related to George Mason University, Northern Virginia, performing arts, transportation and planning, and photography. SCRC collects oral histories pertaining to Northern Virginia; the Federal Theatre Project; Reston, Virginia; and George Mason University's history. It currently conducts an active oral history program.
Description:
Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) is the unit within the University Libraries charged with acquiring, documenting, preserving, and providing access to primary research collections and documents. SCRC also manages the non-current and archival records of George Mason University, is responsible for the preservation and access to the University's theses and dissertations, and undertakes, through its Oral History program, the creation of audiovisual documentary resources. SCRC services, collections, and programs support the teaching and research activities of George Mason University and also serve the community at large.
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
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19th century newspaper illustrations collection, 1861/1894

2 Linear Feet 1 box
The collection consists of lithographs that appeared in Puck, Harper's Weekly, and Illustrated London News.
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19th century newspaper illustrations collection, 1861/1894 2 Linear Feet 1 box

George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
The collection consists of lithographs that appeared in Puck, Harper's Weekly, and Illustrated London News.
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Adolph Bolm performance program clipping, 1940

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Adolph Bolm performance program clipping featuring a black and white headshot photo and brief biography of Adolph Bolm, which was also signed by the dancer-choreographer. On the reverse is a photo and brief biography of another ballet dancer, Andre Eglevsky. Created circa 1940.
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Adolph Bolm performance program clipping, 1940 .01 Linear Feet

George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Adolph Bolm performance program clipping featuring a black and white headshot photo and brief biography of Adolph Bolm, which was also signed by the dancer-choreographer. On the reverse is a photo and brief biography of another ballet dancer, Andre Eglevsky. Created circa 1940.
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African American Buffalo Soldiers stereoscopic photographs

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Thirteen stereoscopic photographs of African American Buffalo Soldiers.
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African American women real photo postcards

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A group of 25 real photo postcard portraits of African American women, in both studio and informal settings.
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African American women real photo postcards .1 Linear Feet 1 folder

George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
A group of 25 real photo postcard portraits of African American women, in both studio and informal settings.
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"Aida" opera costume paintings, 1870

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Seven pen and watercolor paintings on paper of character and chorus member costume designs for the opera "Aida," circa early 1870s.
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"Aida" opera costume paintings, 1870 .01 Linear Feet 7 paintings

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Seven pen and watercolor paintings on paper of character and chorus member costume designs for the opera "Aida," circa early 1870s.
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American voyage photograph albums, 1904/1939

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Two photograph albums that document a trip through North America by French speakers in 1904.
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American voyage photograph albums, 1904/1939 1 Linear Feet 2 boxes

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Two photograph albums that document a trip through North America by French speakers in 1904.
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"A New Atlas of the British West Indies" bound volume, 1806

.25 Linear Feet 1 box
A bound volume titled "A New Atlas of the British West Indies" containing 11 maps of various 19th century colonized islands in the Caribbean.
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"A New Atlas of the British West Indies" bound volume, 1806 .25 Linear Feet 1 box

George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
A bound volume titled "A New Atlas of the British West Indies" containing 11 maps of various 19th century colonized islands in the Caribbean.
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Antisemitic American Nazi propaganda newsletters and photos, 1934/1940

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Content warning: These materials are strongly antisemitic and white supremacist. Fifteen antisemitic propaganda newsletters and two photographs published by United States based affiliates or supporters of the German Nazi party.
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Antisemitic American Nazi propaganda newsletters and photos, 1934/1940 .1 Linear Feet 1 folder

George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Content warning: These materials are strongly antisemitic and white supremacist. Fifteen antisemitic propaganda newsletters and two photographs published by United States based affiliates or supporters of the German Nazi party.
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"A View of the Public Fire-Works to be exhibited on Occasion of the General Peace" architectural and instructional engraving, 1749

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"A View of the Public Fire-Works to be exhibited on Occasion of the General Peace" architectural and instructional engraving, created circa 1749. The engraving shows a drawing of the pavilion to be built for the celebratory fireworks performance and its written specifications.
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"A View of the Public Fire-Works to be exhibited on Occasion of the General Peace" architectural and instructional engraving, 1749 .01 Linear Feet 1 item

George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
"A View of the Public Fire-Works to be exhibited on Occasion of the General Peace" architectural and instructional engraving, created circa 1749. The engraving shows a drawing of the pavilion to be built for the celebratory fireworks performance and its written specifications.
George Mason University

Broadway souvenir theatre programs collection, 1942/1997

2.75 Linear Feet 6 boxes
This collection contains theatre souvenir programs from Broadway productions between the years 1942 and 1997. The programs include descriptions of the production, along with information on the respective creators, performers, directors, choreographers, and producers. It contains many programs from original Broadway show runs, and features many famous actors, singers, and dancers who performed in Broadway shows.
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Broadway souvenir theatre programs collection, 1942/1997 2.75 Linear Feet 6 boxes

George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
This collection contains theatre souvenir programs from Broadway productions between the years 1942 and 1997. The programs include descriptions of the production, along with information on the respective creators, performers, directors, choreographers, and producers. It contains many programs from original Broadway show runs, and features many famous actors, singers, and dancers who performed in Broadway shows.

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