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 1958
George Mason University

French Communist Party poster collection

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, 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,
  2. Subseries 2.1: Commemorative and Anniversaries,
George Mason University

French Communist Party poster collection

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 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
  2. Subseries 2.1: Commemorative and Anniversaries
George Mason University

James M. Buchanan papers

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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Arena Stage records

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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Arena Stage records

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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Edith McChesney Ker papers

15.0 linear feet, 48 boxes
This collection contains approximately 10,000 slides, scrapbooks, publications, and archival materials relating to Edith Ker's nature expeditions and travels around the world.
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1958 Africa Trip, Box 29, Folder 1

20 Slides; Color

1958 Africa Trip, Box 29, Folder 2

20 Slides; Color

1958 Africa Trip, Box 29, Folder 3

20 Slides; Color

George Mason University

Edith McChesney Ker papers

15.0 Linear Feet 48 boxes
This collection contains approximately 10,000 slides, scrapbooks, publications, and archival materials relating to Edith Ker's nature expeditions and travels around the world.
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1958 Africa Trip Box 29, Folder 1

20 Slides; Color

1958 Africa Trip Box 29, Folder 2

20 Slides; Color

1958 Africa Trip Box 29, Folder 3

20 Slides; Color

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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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Sam di Bonaventura papers

159 Linear Feet 159 boxes
Collection consists of notebooks containing related research notes, scholarly papers, concert programs, musical scores and sheet music arranged alphabetically by subject.
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Bach Concerto Box 10

Contents: Notes, Articles, Musical Scores Headings: 1.Brandenburgs, 2.Brandenburg No. I, 3.Brandenburg No. II, 4.Brandenburg No. III, 5.Brandenburg No. IV, 6.Brandenburg No. V, 7.Brandenburg No.VI, 8.Clavier, 9.Clavier in A, 10.Clavier in D, 11.Clavier in E (EMPTY), 12.Clavier in F (EMPTY), 13.Clavier in f, 14. Clavier in g, 15.2 Clavier in C, 16.2 Clavier in C, 17.3 Clavier in C, 18.3 Clavier in d, 19.4 Clavier in a, 20.Clav/Fl/Vn, 21.Italian, 22.Misc., 23.Oboe/Violin, 24.Violin in a, 25.Violin in E, 26.Two Violins Date(s) of materials: 1943, 1973, 1977-

  1. Dr. Sam di Bonaventura papers

Bach Family Box 11

Contents: Notes, Articles Headings: 1.Bach, Johann Christoff (1642-1703), 2.Johann Christoff Friedrich, 3.Bach, Johann Ernst, 4.Johann George, 5.Johann Phillip 6.Bach, John Michael (1648-94) (EMPTY), 7.Bach II, J.S., 8.Bach, W.F., 9.Bach, W.F.E. Date(s) of materials: 1954, 1975-

  1. Dr. Sam di Bonaventura papers
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The Charles Baptie photograph collection

26 linear feet (24 document boxes, 35 3-ring photo boxes, and 12 oversize boxes)
Mid-20th century photographs of Washington, D.C., area landmarks, including Gunston Hall, the White House, and embassies; local businesses, including Texaco stations and Hot Shoppes; and more common subjects, like artwork, animals, nature, or people. These images are in several formats: negatives, slides, prints, and publications.
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Aerial views, Box 21, Folder 6

Photographs of aerial views of the Washington, D.C., area and Annandale.

  1. Series 8: Aerial Photos,

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