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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
Start Over Repository George Mason University Date range 1982
George Mason University

Martin Cohen theater collection, 1816/2017

15 Linear Feet 18 boxes, 6 map cases, 2 triangle boxes
The Martin Cohen theater collection contains material pertaining to musical theater, stage performances, and motion picture film. It primarily includes playbills, sheet music, and film posters, as well as as comic books, animation film cells, memorabilia, and toys.
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110 In the Shade - 70 Girls 70, 1969/2010 Box 12, Folder 4

110 in the Shade, circa 2002-2003; 1776, March 1969; 1776, December 1997; 1776, April 1989; 1776, 2003; The 1940s Radio Hour, circa 2004-2006; The 1940s Radio Hour, November-December 1978; Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps, March 2010; Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps, May 2008; Forty-Second Street: A Musical Comedy, June 1980; 70, Girls, 70, June 1991.

  1. Series 1: Playbills, 1936/2017

A Flag is Born - Forbidden Broadway, 1961/2016 Box 4, Folder 3

A Flag is Born, March-April 2004; A Flag is Born, March-April 2004; The Flick, 2016; Flight, June 1986; Flower Drum Song, July 1961; Flower Drum Song, July 1961; Floyd Collins, June 2016; The Flying Karamazov Brothers, November 1991; The Flying Karamazo Brothers' Room Service, August-October 1997; Dan Fogelberg with his band, May 2003; Follies, April-June 2003; Follies, December 1971; Follies, circa 1998-2000; Follies, June 2011; Forbidden Broadway, 1989; Forbidden Broadway, 2002; Forbidden Broadway, 2001: A Spoof Odyssey, July 2001; Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit, October 2008; Forbidden Broadway, October 2000.

  1. Series 1: Playbills, 1936/2017
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Thomas B. Deen papers

26 Linear Feet 52 boxes
The Thomas Blackburn Deen papers contain transportation-related materials collected between 1980 and 1994 while Mr. Deen was head of the National Research Council Transportation Research Board (TRB). Types of materials include conference and committee meeting materials, TRB research information, speeches and personal correspondence. The materials cover a wide variety of topics such as highway construction, safety, international transportation concerns, and funding for highways. Organizations represented by materials in the papers include the Federal Highway Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Permanent International Association of Road Congresses.
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Living Stage records, 1965/2001

48.0 Linear Feet 106 boxes
The Living Stage records documents the Living Stage Theatre Company, founded by Robert Alexander as an offshoot of Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. The records were created from 1965-2001.
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James M. Buchanan papers, 1800/2014

270 Linear Feet 546 boxes, one map case
The James M. Buchanan papers consist of materials created primarily by economist James M. Buchanan (1919-2013) from the years 1936-2014. There are also materials created by the Center for Study of Public Choice, an academic unit associated with Virginia Tech (1969-1983) and George Mason University (1983-). The papers document Buchanan's career and academic output, primarily in the field of public choice economics and political economy.
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League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area records, 1809/2012, bulk 1978/2012

39 Linear Feet 88 boxes
The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area Records contains materials from the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area's (LWVFA) activities and efforts, including organizational documents and correspondence, studies on local and national issues, information on political issues and candidate positions, meeting minutes, newsletters, photographs, audiovisual materials, and memorabilia.
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French Communist Party poster collection, 1945/2008

1218 posters
Substantial selection of posters from PCF archive in Paris. Topics include French elections, union of the left, anti-outsourcing, peace, human rights, civil rights, social aid, environment, women, publications, congresses, anti-nuclear, pro-Cuba, pro-Soviet Union, and anti-America movements.
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Commemorative, 1958/1994 Oversize Shelf 5, Folder 1

4 roughly 60x100cm, 4 roughly 70x100cm, 15 roughly 60x80cm, 1 40x100cm, 2 50x70cm, and 1 40x56cm sized posters that commemorate social laws, the revolution of October 1917, the French Revolution, the founding of the party, several important Communist figures' birthdays, and the anniversary of World War II events.

  1. Series 2: Social Posters, 1950/2008
  2. Subseries 2.1: Commemorative and Anniversaries, 1950/2006
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George Mason University photograph collection

147 Linear Feet 119 boxes
The George Mason University photograph collection is a combination of nine series: University Relations, Yearbook Photographs, George Mason University Foundation, Athletic Department, Office of Admissions, Office of the Registrar, photographs from unidentified offices, and Creative Services. The total collection contains over 100,000 color and black and white photographs, including prints, contact sheets, and negatives, taken between the 1950s and 2007. The collection includes images of student life, campus architecture and construction, campus events, faculty and staff, performances, and art.
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1981-1982, 1981/1982 Box 80, Folder 6

Beverly Sills master class; A.C.L.U. conference, Metro Gallery, Law student activities; registration scenes, Philip Cohelo; dance class; Frisbee; Writing study group; Gymnastics, Physical education class; Bloodmobile, flowers; dorm room interior; Walberg class; student apartment interior; Patriot's Day; nursing home; Jim Smith music; Sculpture class; Master's in Physical Education setups; "Signals" promo; Tennis; Federal Theatre Project at Smithsonian, FDR Centennial Exhibit, Hirshhorn Museum, National Gallery of Art

  1. Series 8: Creative Services, 1964/2007
  2. Subseries 2: Chronological, 1981/2007

1982, 1982 Box 80, Folder 7

Glenn Smith; Sandra Davis; John Wood; Mrs. Bradley; Dr. Mash; Harriett Bradley; Steinhauer; Wade Gilley; Nick Ward; Counseling Center; Kevin Avnuch; Dr. Tavani (Sociology); Pat Riordan(Director Admissions); V. Millonig; President George Johnson; copy campus scenes; Julian Stein; Jeff Taubenberger; Helen Ackerman; Archaeology dig; Doug Mose; Dorothy MacConkey; Carren Raherts (Alumni Relations); Geology field trip with Doug Mose; Richard Bausch; Dr. and Mrs. King (Academic affairs); Henry Barringer (Conflict Resolution); Dennis Sandole; UJ. Rugel; Rex Partington; J. Isenberg; Geology faculty; President George Johnson with Wiley Brault; Ken Fulmer (Public Affairs); Moicca Sune (Nursing)

  1. Series 8: Creative Services, 1964/2007
  2. Subseries 2: Chronological, 1981/2007

Admin/Faculty/Staff: Individuals, 1973/1998 Box 59, Folder 6

Miscellaneous - DeCartoret, Janet Carter; Sergerson, Keith; Schopf, Paul; Thompson, Lorin; Brady, Gordon; Warfield, John; Morowitz, Harold; Delany, Edward; Atwell-Vasey, Wendy; Matthew-DeNatale, Gail; Wood, Diane; Jacobs, Mark; Yound, Dennis; Miller, Barbara; Mcallister (McDonnell), Mindy; Nicolls, Michael; Wheeler, Vallery; Hill, Lisa Green; Cypers, Raymond; Fletcher, Bob; Cameron, Margaret; Foreman, Angela; Fuentes, Carlos; Bakash, Saul; Trefil, James; Tangney, Jane; Smith, Vernon E.; Robinson, Clarence; Harris, Holbert L.; Pritchard, Edward; Davis, Rick; Elsten, Esther; Alcade, Hector (page holder - no photo); multiple unknown

  1. Series 8: Creative Services, 1964/2007
  2. Subseries 1: Subjects, 1964
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Arena Stage records, 1949/2010

369.5 Linear Feet 739 boxes
The Arena Stage records consist of material that spans the theater's history from its beginnings in 1950 to the present, including production notebooks, photographs, audiotapes, videotapes, playbills, scrapbooks, scripts, handwritten correspondence, and other production materials, as well as administrative records.
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George Mason University Facilities records, 1952/2003

70 Linear Feet (140 boxes)
This collection contains records created or collected by the George Mason University Facilities Management unit from the 1952 to 2003. More specifically, it contains photos, blue prints, microfilms, project manuals, change orders, and other project-related documents pertaining to the management of the Fairfax, Arlington (now known as Mason Square), and Prince William (now known as the Science and Technology) Campuses.
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Charles Lietwiler transportation collection, 1903/2005

33.0 Linear Feet 40 boxes, 2 map cases
This collection contains Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA) materials relating to the foundation and construction of the Metro, information regarding American and international mass transit systems, and photographs taken by Charles Lietwiler.
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