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George Mason University 40th Anniversary Exhibition
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Archival materials from: Simplicity, Permanence, and Economy: The Origins of George Mason University's Fairfax Campus an exhibition by George Mason University Libraries, Fall 2004. Materials document the planning, construction, and dedication of the Fairfax Campus during the years 1957-1964.
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(1960-08-01)In June 1959 UVa hired the architectural firm Joseph Saunders & Associates of Alexandria to produce a plan for the construction of George Mason College. The firm’s August 1960 report presented the entire concept of the ...
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(2005-04-20)Aerial photograph taken from the southwest showing the newly-completed George Mason College Fairfax Campus. Note that only forty acres were cleared to construct the first stage of the campus, while the remainder of the ...
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(2005-04-20)Close-in aerial photograph taken from the northeast showing the completed George Mason College Fairfax Campus. Note that many of the features of the original buildings and their surroundings, such as the unique triangular ...
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(2005-04-20)Advertisement by local defense contractor Melpar, Inc., welcoming George Mason College to Fairfax. This advertisement was placed in the “Special Dedication Issue” of the local Fairfax Sun Echo newspaper. Note illustration ...
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(2005-04-20)Photograph of participants at GMC dedication. Dedication ceremony took place directly in front of North Building (today’s Finley Building). Note United States Marine Corps Band to the left rear of the platform. George ...
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(2005-04-20)GMC’s new Director, Robert H. Reid (center) as he speaks with State Senator Charles Fenwick (in foreground) and Building Superintendent, Richard Best at right as they stand at the entrance of North Building (today’s Finley ...
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Governor Albertis Harrison, Jr. Speaking at the Dedication, George Mason College, November 12, 1964 (2005-04-13)Virginia Governor Albertis Harrison, Jr. addresses attendees to the George Mason College Dedication. George Mason University Public Relations Photographs
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(2005-04-13)Photograph depicting construction of Building C (now known as West Building) taken from the vantage point of today’s George Mason Boulevard. The roofline of what is now Finley Building can be seen at left. George Mason ...
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(2005-04-13)This sign was erected by construction contractor, Eugene Simpson and Brother, Inc., at the southern terminus of the former Mechanic Street. This area is now the 90-degree right turn of University Drive as it makes its way ...
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Examining Construction Plans, Groundbreaking, George Mason College, Fairfax Campus, August 1, 1963 (2005-04-13)This photograph taken at groundbreaking ceremony shows Robert Reid (second from left, who assumed directorship of GMC in November of 1964) Director, J.N.G. Finley, a construction foreman, and college building superintendent, ...
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(2005-04-13)Photograph of groundbreaking ceremony for George Mason College. State Senator Charles R. Fenwick turns the first shovelful of earth on forty of the original 150 acres. Joining him (from left to right) are Fairfax Mayor ...
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(2005-04-13)Architect’s rendering of view of “The Court” (the space in the center of the buildings) from the vantage point of the west entrance of Building B, today’s Krug Hall. From the 1960 George Mason College Master Plan by ...
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(2005-04-13)Detail from the Map of N. Eastern Virginia and Vicinity of Washington compiled in Topographical Engineers Office at Division Head Quarters Of General Irvin McDowell Arlington, January 1st 1862 showing the Farr property as ...
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(2005-04-13)Letter from University of Virginia President, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., to J.N.G. Finley, Director of Northern Virginia Center (and University College). This letter, in which Darden thanks Finley for mailing him a news ...
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(2005-04-06)Architect’s rendering of George Mason College’s original four buildings and proposed Lecture Hall from 1960 George Mason College Master Plan by Saunders and Pearson Architects, Alexandria, Virginia, August 1960. George ...
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(2005-04-06)Floor plans for Buildings A-E from 1960 George Mason College Master Plan by Saunders and Pearson Architects, Alexandria, Virginia, August 1960. This drawing details planned space use on the first floor in each building ...
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(2005-04-06)Architectural drawings of Building A (today’s Finley Building) from the 1960 George Mason College Master Plan showing north, south, and east elevations by Saunders and Pearson Architects, Alexandria, Virginia, August 1960. ...
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(2005-04-06)Photostatic reproduction of first page of title deed to original 150 acres. George Mason University Facilities Planning
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(2005-04-06)Detail from aerial photograph of the Farr tract and its surroundings. Route 123 can be seen at left. Braddock Road (Route 620) at bottom. The initial buildings of George Mason College’s Fairfax Campus were built in the ...
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(2005-04-06)Photograph of Director J.N.G. Finley and some of the key persons from Town of Fairfax who, at the last minute, helped acquire the Farr property in 1958, securing a permanent home for George Mason University. This sign was ...