Doug Nelms photographs

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 Doug Nelms photographs must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Preferred citation:

Doug Nelms photographs, R0152, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
0.5 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Creator:
Nelms, Douglas W.
Abstract:
Photos of the earliest days of George Mason University, previously known as George Mason College, taken by yearbook photographer Doug Nelms.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Doug Nelms photographs, R0152, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Box 1 contains photograph negatives taken by Nelms during his time at George Mason College. The content is split into four different catagories: school events, campus and construction, faculty and students, and student groups. The collection also contains a brochure advertising for the new campus and several finished photographs. Box 2 contains some promotional materials and finished photographs.

Biographical / historical:

George Mason University, previously George Mason College, was founded as a satellite campus of the University of Virginia in 1957. With limited resources, the college began to offer the first two years of liberal arts degrees, pre-engineering programs, and some advanced language and science courses in 1966. The campus was still in its infancy when Doug Nelms became a student there. George Mason College only hosted the North, East, South, and West buildings, while the original Fenwick library was still being built. It gained independency in 1972, becoming a full four-year school. Nevertheless, the small campus and small student body functioned as a normal college, hosting many clubs and parties.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Doug Nelms on Feburary 6, 2019.
Processing information:

Processing completed by Christopher Babbitt in September 2019. EAD markup completed by Christopher Babbitt in September 2019.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by subject. There are four subjects: school events, campus and construction, faculty and students, and student groups.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard