1 20 9 https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/34a1ae7aa7a36b3b6ca4d4bf11482dbe.pdf 534817a21f7f3a6ee6f95fddff647538 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 C. Harrison Mann, Jr. to Francis Berkeley, October 18, 1956. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Ravensworth (Va.) Herndon (Va.) Prince William Co. (Va.) Springfield (Va.) Description An account of the resource Strongly worded letter (draft) from C. Harrison Mann to Francis E. Berkeley, Secretary to the Board of Visitors, University of Virginia, October 18, 1956. In this letter Mann informs Berkeley of the history of the Advisory Council to the Northern Virginia Center and their role in selection of the branch college site. He suggests to Mr Berkeley that members of the Board did not take all pertinent issues into consideration when they recommended the Sunset Hills site over the Ravensworth property. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mann, C. Harrison, Jr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/mann.html">C. Harrison Mann, Jr. Papers</a>Box 22, Folder 10<br /> 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 18 October 1956 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource C. Harrison Mann, Jr. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work may be protected by copyright laws and is provided for educational and research purposes only. Any infringing use may be subject to disciplinary action and/or civil or criminal liability as provided by law. If you believe that you are the rights-holder and object to Mason’s use of this image, please contact speccoll@gmu.edu. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF document, 3.47 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/32">/masonhistory/items/show/32</a> 1956 Advisory Council Albert V. Bryan Board of Visitors (UVa) Bowman C. Harrison Mann Jr. Dowell J. Howard Francis Berkley Henry E. McWane Northern Virginia University Center https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/450db636141697b250133ff6a2d4a340.pdf 8aed6d364915a01f654bc5d5cf4e9233 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 This is your university Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Ravensworth (Va.) Herndon (Va.) Prince William Co. (Va.) Springfield (Va.) Description An account of the resource Open letter addressed to students at the Northern Virginia University Center from Students for a Conveniently Located College (Ben White, Dale Saulnier, Joe Duvall, Clara Allison, Paul Sameth, Evelyn Lucht, Uly H. Gooch, Beth W. Anderson, William H. Rice, M. Patricia Carey). Letter lobbies students to support the selection of the Ravensworth property over the Sunset Hills site by signing attached petition document addressed to Board of Visitors, University of Virginia. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Students for a Conveniently Located College Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Facilities Planning Records Box 2, Folder 3 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 ca. September 1956 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright George Mason University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF document, 3.32 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/31">/masonhistory/items/show/31</a> 1956 Board of Visitors (UVa) Bowman Northern Virginia University Center Ravensworth site selection Sunset Hills https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/297d48829f8a89bea3daf20f6f4d0ee7.pdf 473551079a7c4667255439490e8dd448 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 Springfield Committee for the Northern Virginia University Center, September 24, 1956. To the editor. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Ravensworth (Va.) Herndon (Va.) Prince William Co. (Va.) Springfield (Va.) Description An account of the resource Open letter from the Springfield Committee for the Northern Virginia University Center, September 24, 1956. Letter is in response to the September 15th recommendation by the Board of Visitors, University of Virginia that the Sunset Hills property near Herndon, Virginia be chosen for the site of the new branch college. In this strongly worded letter the Springfield Committee list the advantages to the Ravensworth property and the disadvantages to Sunset Hills and argues that Ravensworth is the better choice of the two. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Springfield Committee for the Northern Virginia University Center 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 24 September 1956 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, 1.85 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/30">/masonhistory/items/show/30</a> 1956 Advisory Council Albert V. Bryan Board of Visitors (UVa) Bowman Burke Airport Dowell J. Howard Henry E. McWane Ravensworth site selection https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/5d0c27437e8dadb4924728d4decd0313.pdf 42a79fd169b92169bb0f543df79800a8 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 Report of the committee of the Board of Visitors appointed to recommend a site for the Northern Virginia branch of the University of Virginia, September 15, 1956. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Ravensworth (Va.) Herndon (Va.) Prince William Co. (Va.) Springfield (Va.) Description An account of the resource Copy of final report of the Board of Visitors regarding the recommendation of the site for the future branch college of the University of Virginia in northern Virginia. In this report the Board recommends the Sunset Hill site in Herndon over the Ravensworth site north of Fairfax and sites in Prince William County. September 15, 1956. 4 pages. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Howard, Dowell, J. McWane, Henry E. Bryan, Albert V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/steelec.html">Clarence A. Steele Papers</a>Box 1, Folder 4 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 September 1956 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Clarence A. Steele 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, 2.65 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/29">/masonhistory/items/show/29</a> 1956 Advisory Council Albert V. Bryan Board of Visitors (UVa) Bowman Burke Airport Dowell J. Howard Henry E. McWane Prince William County Ravensworth site selection https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/2253c9f87aa9b16afb95f2abeb602aa9.jpg c59a063147e7567e8389af32ed5f4530 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 1857 Height 2400 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 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 A. Smith Bowman, Jr. to Clarence A. Steele, May 24, 1956. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Description An account of the resource Letter from A. Smith Bowman to Clarence A. Steele reminding him the Bowman's original offer of December 1954 and increasing the amount of land offered by one hundred additional acres. Bowman recognizes that Sunset Hills may not be near the center of the population at this time, but he is certain that it will sometime in the future. May 24, 1956. One page. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bowman, A. Smith, Jr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Facilities Planning 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 24 May 1956 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work may be protected by copyright laws and is provided for educational and research purposes only. Any infringing use may be subject to disciplinary action and/or civil or criminal liability as provided by law. If you believe that you are the rights-holder and object to Mason’s use of this image, please contact speccoll@gmu.edu. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg image: 810.69 KB (830,142 bytes) 1,857px × 2,400px 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/26">/masonhistory/items/show/26</a> 1956 A. Smith Bowman Bowman Branch College Clarence A. Steele Extension Division Herndon site selection Sunset Hills https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/9b67a8ffd4dafee88159fd6698f47669.pdf bd3bd59e13ab1453395b908d514dcafd 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 A. Smith Bowman, Jr. to Clarence A. Steele, March 20, 1956. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Description An account of the resource Letter from A. Smith Bowman to Clarence A. Steele. In this letter Bowman notes that he has read that the Advisory Council has tentatively chosen Ravensworth as the site for the branch college. Bowman reminds him of his original offer of December 1954 and increases the amount of land to be offered. March 20, 1956. Two pages. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bowman, A. Smith, Jr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Facilities Planning 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 20 March 1956 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Clarence A. Steele Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work may be protected by copyright laws and is provided for educational and research purposes only. Any infringing use may be subject to disciplinary action and/or civil or criminal liability as provided by law. If you believe that you are the rights-holder and object to Mason’s use of this image, please contact speccoll@gmu.edu. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF document, 1.16 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/25">/masonhistory/items/show/25</a> 1956 A. Smith Bowman Advisory Council Bowman Clarence A. Steele E. DeLong Bowman Ravensworth site selection Sunset Hills https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/84ff85c761048e1bcca488b831605b7b.tif 7793ff062c72acdc6c706fc9f251736e 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 2521 Height 3268 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 Carlton C. Massey to E. DeLong Bowman, January 6, 1955. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Description An account of the resource Carbon copy of Massey's reply to <a href="../../../items/show/20">E. DeLong Bowman's letter of December 27, 1954</a> in which he and his brother, A. Smith Bowman have made an offer of land to President Colgate W. Darden, Jr. of the University of Virginia on which to build a branch college. January 17, 1955. One page. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Massey, Carlton C. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/steelec.html">Clarence A. Steele Papers</a>Box1, Folder 2 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 6 January 1955 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Clarence A. Steele 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:766.16 Kb, 1,851px × 2,400px 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/22">/masonhistory/items/show/22</a> 1955 A. Smith Bowman Advisory Council Bowman Carlton C. Massey Colgate W. Darden Jr. E. DeLong Bowman site selection Sunset Hills https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/8b496cc77a93919f06a040dfc9a7968f.tif be52b0068555af937d727d092fa00a8e 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 2536 Height 3288 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 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 John Norville Gibson Finley to E. DeLong Bowman, January 17, 1955. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Description An account of the resource Carbon copy of Finley's reply to <a href="../../../items/show/20">E. DeLong Bowman's letter of December 27, 1954</a> in which Bowman informs Finley of the offer of land he and his brother, A. Smith Bowman have made to President Colgate W. Darden, Jr. of the University of Virginia on which to build a branch college. January 17, 1955. One page. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Finley, John Norville Gibson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Facilities Planning 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 17 January 1955 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:625.75 Kb, 1,851px × 2,400px 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/21">/masonhistory/items/show/21</a> 1954 A Smith Bowman Advisory Council Bowman Colgate W. Darden Jr. E. DeLong Bowman Finley John Norville Gibson Finley site selection Sunset Hills https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/ef3830d995919a32ce342897c61887de.pdf d314820b467a03ab3892002cfaeb0cc5 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 E. DeLong Bowman to John Norville Gibson Finley, December 27, 1954. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Description An account of the resource Letter from E. DeLong Bowman to John Norville Gibson Finley of the Northern Virginia University Center. In this letter he informs Finley of the offer of land he and his brother, A. Smith Bowman have made to President Colgate W. Darden, Jr. of the University of Virginia on which to build a branch college. He includes a transcript of the letter as an attachment. December 27, 1954. Two pages. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bowman, E. DeLong Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Facilities Planning 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 27 December 1954 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work may be protected by copyright laws and is provided for educational and research purposes only. Any infringing use may be subject to disciplinary action and/or civil or criminal liability as provided by law. If you believe that you are the rights-holder and object to Mason’s use of this image, please contact speccoll@gmu.edu. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF document, 9.3 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/20">/masonhistory/items/show/20</a> 1954 A Smith Bowman Bowman Colgate W. Darden Jr. E. DeLong Bowman Finley John Norville Gibson Finley site selection Sunset Hills