Drew Nemser Conger George Mason College collection

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:

The copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)

Preferred citation:

Drew Nemser Conger George Mason College collection, C0117, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet 1 box
Creator:
Conger, Drew Nemser
Abstract:
Contains textual materials, newsclippings and photographs pertaining to the early development of George Mason College, now known as George Mason University.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Drew Nemser Conger George Mason College collection, C0117, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Northern Virginia-area newsclippings regarding George Mason College; photographs of Director J.N.G. Finley and other GMC Staff; 1963-1964 University of Virginia "Record" (catalog); memorandum dated October 19, 1962, from Mrs. Brett to Mrs. Nemser.

Biographical / historical:

The institution known today as George Mason University (GMU) began as the University of Virginia (UVA) Extension Division's Northern Virginia University Center in 1949. The Center was administered by Director John N. G. Finley (1899-1971). In 1956, UVA established the University College, a two-year branch college, alongside the Northern Virginia University Center, with Finley serving as director of both institutions. In 1960 UVa officials renamed the two-year branch college to George Mason College of the University of Virginia.

Drew Conger Nemser served as an assistant between 1962 and 1964 to John Norville Gibson Finley, Director of George Mason College from 1957 to 1964. In this role, she assisted with office duties and served in a public realations role.

Acquisition information:
Collection donated by Drew Nemser Conger.
Processing information:

Processed by Special Collections Research Center staff. EAD markup completed by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty in August 2009. Finding aid revised by Robert Vay 10 February 2026.

Arrangement:

Organized by subject.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard