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
Start Over Repository George Mason University Date range 1957
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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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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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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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William Hugh McFarlane George Mason University history collection

6.75 Linear Feet (6 boxes)
The collection consists of documents and original research done by Dr. McFarlane on the early history of George Mason University. The collection comprises correspondence, newsclippings, reports, meeting minutes, speeches, and audiotape interviews.
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Robert and Wilva Breen papers, 1831/2000

80.5 Linear Feet 207 boxes, 1 map case
The Robert and Wilva Breen papers consists of correspondence, memoranda, newsclippings, photographs, notebooks, and audiovisual materials largely related to the creation and running of the American National Theater and Academy (ANTA), as well as Robert and Wilva Breen's long-term involvement with the organization. The bulk of the collection originates from 1933 - 2000s, with an outlier date of 1834 from an antique newspaper.
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Civic Association of Hollin Hills records, 1940/2013

36.5 Linear Feet (73 boxes)
The collection consists of publications, newsletters, photos, audiovisual materials, blueprints, and organization records (such as minutes) relating to the Hollin Hills community in Virginia.
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Arnold Sundgaard papers, 1925/1988

19 Linear Feet 46 boxes
The Arnold Sundgaard papers includes materials created and collected by Arnold Sundgaard. The collection is divided into eight series: Correspondence; Musical Scores; Newspaper Clippings; Photographs; Playscripts; Programs and Posters; Writings, Reviews, Publications; and Audio Recordings.
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5" and 7" Reel-to-reel audio tapes, 1955/1977 Box 38

"Noa Noa" and other songs from musical of Gauguin based on Agee film script, lyrics by Sundgaard, music by D.K. Lee; Chet Baker interview; Maurice Jarre playing piano for Montparnasse music; Montparnasse first version; Montparnasse second version; Michel Legrand singing possible songs for Montparnasse (April 1970); Michel Legrand Montparnasse song ideas; University of North Dakota - Giants in the Earth act I; Giants in the Earth act II; Giants in the Earth act III; The Truth About Windmills - orchestra reading of score; The Truth About Windmills - tape made from performances at Avon, New York October 1973; Kittiwake Island; unlabeled, unboxed 7".

  1. Series 8: Audio Recordings, 1955/1989
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Charles Rodrigues playbill collection, 1879/2009

18 Linear Feet 38 boxes
The Charles Rodrigues playbill collection consists of playbills and programs from 1879-2009. The bulk of the collection material represents plays performed on and off Broadway, but it also includes programs from theatres in Philadelphia, Boston, Connecticut, Long Island, New Jersey, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Ohio, and Chicago. This collection represents a broad cross-section of programs with plays as the main source, as well as, programs from burlesque houses, vaudeville performances, and concerts. Playbills can be important documents for researchers in that they depict the world of theatre changing over time and often provide rich information about prevailing cultural and social attitudes of the moment through articles and advertisements.
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70, Girls, 70 - Copper and Brass, 1957/1978 Box 4, Folder 6

70, Girls, 70; 110 in the Shade; 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue; A Call on Kuprin; A Cook for Mr. General; A Man's a Man; A Matter of Position; A Severed Head; A Thurber Carnival; A View from the Bridge; Advise and Consent; All American; Alice; Anyone Can Whistle; Ari; Artur Rubinstein; The Aspern Papers; The Beauty Part; Big Fish, Little Fish; Brain Child; Butterflies Are Free; Bye Bye Birdie; Chicago; Christine; Copper and Brass

  1. Series 1: Outside New York City, 1879/2009
  2. Subseries 1.12: Philadelphia, 1905/1983

Charles Rodrigues playbill collection, 1879/2009 18 Linear Feet 38 boxes

Rodrigues, Charles
The Charles Rodrigues playbill collection consists of playbills and programs from 1879-2009. The bulk of the collection material represents plays performed on and off Broadway, but it also includes programs from theatres in Philadelphia, Boston, Connecticut, Long Island, New Jersey, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Ohio, and Chicago. This collection represents a broad cross-section of programs with plays as the main source, as well as, programs from burlesque houses, vaudeville performances, and concerts. Playbills can be important documents for researchers in that they depict the world of theatre changing over time and often provide rich information about prevailing cultural and social attitudes of the moment through articles and advertisements.
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Abraham Anson papers, 1939/2005

12.5 Linear Feet 31 boxes
The collection includes aerial photographs, publications, newspapers, magazines, correspondence, notebooks, color slides, glass slides, and maps.
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Abraham Anson papers, 1939/2005 12.5 Linear Feet 31 boxes

Anson, Abraham
The collection includes aerial photographs, publications, newspapers, magazines, correspondence, notebooks, color slides, glass slides, and maps.
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Jerome Epstein papers, 1943/1983

8.0 linear ft. 23 boxes
The collection includes World War II military letters, photography equipment, newspapers, correspondence, scrapbooks, notebooks, audiotapes, 8mm film reels, and military badges. The collection contains material from 1877-1895 and 1915-2002.
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