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 1985
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Martin Cohen theater collection

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 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

A Flag is Born - Forbidden Broadway 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
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East German poster collection film series

3060 posters
These posters document the cinematic heritage of the DDR and represent the films through both abstract works and interpretations of scenes from the films. The posters range in size from 21 x 57.5 cm to 84 x 59.5 cm. Although the posters date from 1947-1995, the majority fall between 1950 and 1990.
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11. Berliner Grafikmarkt

This poster shows a painting of a human figure's head and upper torso. It is shaped with numerous black paint strokes. It is for the 11th Berlin Art Market (December 20 - 21, 1985).

11. Biennale der Ostseeländer

This poster has a white background and a red circle in between a black vertical line and a black curved line. It is for exhibition of art from the Baltic countries in Rostock (July 9 - September 1, 1985).

21. Dresdener Kunstauktion

This poster has a white background and shows a list of names in orange text in two columns. The exhibition information is displayed in black text. It is for the 21st annual Dresden Art Auction (November 23, 1985). (Box 6)

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Stanford E. Parris papers

97.5 Linear Feet 65 boxes
The collection contains papers on Stanford E. Parris's term in the 93rd U.S. Congress as a Representative for the 8th district of Virginia. Materials include research files, campaign records, voting records, committee meeting minutes, bill files, and legislation as well as other documents dealing with his local, state, and national political career from 1964-1987.
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Emilie F. Miller papers

48.0 linear feet (86 boxes)
The Emile F. Miller papers contain materials pertaining to her service in the Virginia State Legislature. Included in the collection are campaign material, subject files, bills and resolutions, correspondence, committee information, constituent files, and information on the Virginia Military Institute controversy.
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Emilie F. Miller papers

48.0 linear feet 86 boxes
The Emile F. Miller papers contain materials pertaining to Miller's service in the Virginia State Legislature. Included in the collection are campaign material, subject files, bills and resolutions, correspondence, committee information, constituent files, and information on the 1990 Virginia Military Institute controversy.
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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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League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area records

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

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,
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Charles Lietwiler transportation collection

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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