1 20 8 https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/d0c3b131ea2773b54a969548c221460f.jpg f4adfd6b8793f22fde7a9016961d4db4 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 2552 Height 3303 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data typescript/manuscript letter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Weldon Cooper to John C. Wood, December 15, 1958. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Description An account of the resource Letter from Weldon Cooper, Secretary to the Board of Visitors, University of Virginia, to John C. Wood, May of the Town of Fairfax, Va, December 15, 1958. In this letter Cooper informs Wood that the Board of Visitors has considered the offer of the Farr tract and had instructed President Colgate W. Darden, Jr. to submit it to the Governor for his decision. 1 page. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cooper, Weldon Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/wood.html">John C. Wood Papers</a>Box 1, Folder 1 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 15 December 1958 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource John C. Wood Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. No known restrictions. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg image, 7,680 Kb, 2,552px x 3,303px Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource 1 jpeg image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="/masonhistory/items/show/41">/masonhistory/items/show/41</a> 1958 Colgate W. Darden Jr. Farr J. Lindsay Almond John C. Wood site selection Weldon Cooper https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/5cc57bd60b9ed695801b6cfdeee1cbf2.jpg 04daa6ac149b831dcac1b2f0ca806b2c Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 2400 Height 3099 Bit Depth 8 Channels 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Farr Property, ca 1958 Subject The topic of the resource Fairfax (Va.) Description An account of the resource Aerial Photograph of the Farr property located less than one mile south of the (then) Town of Fairfax. In 1958 the Fairfax Town Council voted to purchase this land and offer it to the University of Virginia for the permanent site of George Mason College (now University). Traffic arteries surrounding the property as shown are: Braddock Road (Va. 620) at the bottom of the photo, Payne Street (now Ox Road/Va. 123) at left, School Street (at top center) and Mechanic Street (now University Drive) at top right. 8" x 10" print; black and white. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Facilities records Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1 June 1958 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright George Mason University Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="/masonhistory/items/show/233">/masonhistory/items/show/233</a> 1958 Fairfax Fairfax Campus Farr Farr tract site selection https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/967fd0190e62984e7e5c6da14e0a7ecf.pdf 781ed3b07b9cde5c49b8e59bb6e9df3b Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data typescript (carbon copy) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John C. Wood to J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., June 17, 1958. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Description An account of the resource Carbon copy of letter from John C. Wood to Virginia Governor, J. Lindsay Almond, Jr. of June 17, 1958. In this letter Wood explains that the Town of Fairfax has secured the Farr tract and wishes to offer it to the state for the northern Virginia branch of the University of Virginia. He briefly mentions the Sunset Hills site, that the northern Virginia jurisdictions find it unacceptable, and that there are indications that the Farr tract will be acceptable. He also describes the location and amenities of the site. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wood, John C. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/wood.html">John C. Wood Papers</a>Box 1, Folder 1 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 17 June 1958 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource John C. Wood Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. No known restrictions. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF document, 1.48 Mb Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource 1 PDF document Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="/masonhistory/items/show/38">/masonhistory/items/show/38</a> 1958 Charles R. Fenwick Fairfax Farr J. Lindsay Almond Jr. John C. Wood site selection Sunset Hills https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/1b42e9f07bc95378f76c1e368cf4ac35.pdf 6b9a46e76ac9450d9036bc24cad251aa Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data typescript (carbon copy) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John C. Wood to Colgate W. Darden, Jr., June 25, 1958. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Description An account of the resource Carbon Copy of letter from John C. Wood, May of the Town of Fairfax, Va. to Colgate W. Darden, Jr., President of the University of Virgnia, June 25, 1958. In this letter he and the Town of Fairfax offer the Farr property located just south of the Town of Fairfax as a potential site for the construction of the branch college. Included in this letter are the terms of the gift and perceived advantages to the Farr tract. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wood, John C. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/wood.html">John C. Wood Papers</a>Box 1, Folder 1 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 25 June 1958 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource John C. Wood Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. No known restrictions. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF document, 1.92 Mb Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource 1 PDF document Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="/masonhistory/items/show/39">/masonhistory/items/show/39</a> 1958 Charles R. Fenwick Colgate W. Darden Jr. Fairfax Farr John C. Wood site selection Sunset Hills https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/2de33308c9c0116901b9760c398ec40e.pdf 66d4e2543f25762ba15b72ee27fd28af Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data typescript (carbon copy) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John C. Wood to C. Harrison Mann, Jr., January 21, 1958. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Description An account of the resource Carbon Copy of letter from John C. Wood, May of the Town of Fairfax, Va. to C. Harrison Mann, Jr. of the Board of Control, January 21, 1958. In this letter he and the Fairfax Town Council offer the Farr property located just south of the Town of Fairfax to the Board as a possible site for the construction of the branch college. Included in this letter are the terms of the gift and perceived advantages to the Farr tract. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wood, John C. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/wood.html">John C. Wood Papers</a>Box 1, Folder 1 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 21 January 1958 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Wood, John C. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. No known restrictions. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF document, 1.76 Mb Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource 1 PDF document Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="/masonhistory/items/show/37">/masonhistory/items/show/37</a> 1958 Board of Control C. Harrison Mann Jr. Fairfax Farr John C. Wood site selection https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/54d44eb391300c57c2edc7cadf666a2b.jpg a43569b3b2aef231efdeee5f0f25f2b8 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 2538 Height 3304 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data typescript/manuscript letter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Lindsay Almond, Jr. to John C. Wood, December 29, 1958. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Description An account of the resource December 29, 1958 Letter from J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., Governor of Virgnia to John C. Wood, Mayor of Fairfax advising Wood that the final selection of the branch is in the hands of the Board of Visitors, but he will approve the Farr tract if the recommendation is sent to him. 1 page. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Almond, J. Lindsay, Jr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/wood.html">John C. Wood Papers</a>Box 1, Folder 1 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 29 December 1958 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource John C. Wood Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. No known restrictions. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg image: 4,500 Kb, 2538px x 3304px Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource 1 jpeg image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="/masonhistory/items/show/42">/masonhistory/items/show/42</a> 1958 Board of Visitors (UVa) Colgate W. Darden Jr. Fairfax Farr J. Lindsay Almond Jr. John C. Wood site selection https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/63a000a933f632e0f1145be7603fa9b7.jpg 2e88d83baf98cdc1ef70736098d8dbcf Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 2547 Height 3303 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data typescript Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Colgate W. Darden, Jr. to John C. Wood, June 27, 1958. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Description An account of the resource Letter, Colgate W. Darden, Jr. to John C. Wood, June 27, 1958. In this letter, Darden thanks Wood and the people of Fairfax for the generous offer. He tells Wood that he will consult members of the Board of Visitors regarding the offer, adding that the acquisition of the Sunset Hills property has been postponed for further study. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Darden, Colgate W. Jr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/wood.html">John C. Wood Papers</a>Box 1, Folder 1 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 27 June 1958 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource John C. Wood Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. No known restrictions. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg image, 9,360 Kb, 2,547px x 3,303px Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource 1 jpeg image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="/masonhistory/items/show/40">/masonhistory/items/show/40</a> 1958 Charles R. Fenwick Colgate W. Darden Jr. Fairfax Farr John C. Wood site selection Sunset Hills https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/a39ceafcd2c8a0d29eaf9ba0a6320ac2.jpg b322a42f7619ddd5424b41249792a983 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 2552 Height 3299 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data typescript (photostatic copy) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Colgate W. Darden, Jr. to C. Harrison Mann, January 13, 1958. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Description An account of the resource Photostatic copy of a letter from Colgate W. Darden, Jr. to C. Harrison Mann, Jr. suggesting that he (Mann) try to convince the jurisdictions with interest in the site selection matter (Fairfax, Falls Church, Alexandria, and Arlington) to consider releasing funds to pay for either the Chiles or Brenizer properties. Otherwise both Mann and these communities might want to consider accepting Sunset Hills. December 13, 1958. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Darden, Colgate W., Jr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <p id="titleproper"><a href="https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/mcfarlane.html">William Hugh McFarlane George Mason University history collection</a>Box 1, Folder 1</p> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 13 December 1958 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource William Hugh McFarlane Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. No known restrictions. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg image, 1,290 Kb, 2,552px x 3,299px Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource 1 jpeg image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="/masonhistory/items/show/36">/masonhistory/items/show/36</a> 1958 Advisory Council Alexandria Arlington Brenizer C. Harrison Mann Jr. Chiles Colgate W. Darden Jr. Fairfax County Falls Church site selection