1 20 10 https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/8e80e948d96eba1ccf790954fb595bc5.jpg 84eec572735293d7893bb1fa009b4f44 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 2522 Height 3290 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 Commonwealth of Virginia: House Joint Resolution #5, February 24, 1956. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Northern Virginia Description An account of the resource Photostatic copy of Virginia House of Delegates Joint Resolution No. 5, establishing a Northern Virginia branch of the University of Virginia, February 24, 1956. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Virginia General Assembly 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> Box22, Folder 7 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Virginia General Assembly Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 24 February 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 Public domain. There are no known restrictions. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg image: 1,935.45 Kb, 2,522px × 3,290px 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/18">/masonhistory/items/show/18</a> 1956 Branch College C. Harrison Mann Jr. Northern Virginia College Resolution #5 University of Virginia Virginia General Assembly Virginia House of Delegates 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/504cbbb3b3b72f9f035280e70393a599.jpg 7fe9528b40c0c80a3b4182a2895a813e 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 3975 Height 2652 Bit Depth 8 Channels 1 https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/b78053d3d1ab3c4ea082119f1b1d9a8c.jpg 4320438ac633b3f7e33f580b6732727c 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 2995 Height 2431 Bit Depth 8 Channels 1 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 2 images - each 8" x 11" 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 Ravensworth Farm photographs, ca. 1956. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Ravensworth (Va.) Description An account of the resource Two sample photographs from a series of photographs entitled "Ravensworth College". Photographs depict the Ravensworth property offered for acquisition by the University for the Branch College. Two (black and white) photographs. 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 Planning Records Box 134, Folder 10 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. 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 jpeg images: Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource 2 jpeg images:1,567.45 Kb, 2,400px × 1,601px 2,630.28 Kb, 2,400px × 1,948px Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="/masonhistory/items/show/27">/masonhistory/items/show/27</a> 1956 Branch College Extension Division Fitzhugh Lee Ravensworth site selection https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/2c493348d4e629e8fca93877bd6364da.jpg 8e147255d0cdadbc99b97eaa685dea24 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 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 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 J.N.G. Finley, December 17, 1957. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Description An account of the resource Letter from Colgate W. Darden to J.N.G. (John Norville Gibson) Finley of December 17, 1957. Darden thanks Finley for sending him an unidentified article from the <em>Northern Virginia Sun</em>. He also discusses the site selection controversy, adding that he believes that they are "near a settlement of this long and troublesome issue". Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Darden, Colgate W., Jr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Facilities Planning Records Box 1, Folder 11 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 December 1957 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, 9,580 Kb, 2536px 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/35">/masonhistory/items/show/35</a> 1957 Board of Control Branch College Colgate W. Darden Jr. John Norville Gibson Finley Northern Virginia Sun site selection Sunset Hills https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/8f4d9cd93d7c8e50cd8a5a230eccbfc6.pdf be45364ba968f0ecd7e52ea881aa1d35 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data micrograph (negative) Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 35 mm 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 Title deed, Farr property, February 10, 1959. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division George Mason College Fairfax (Va.) Description An account of the resource Copy of original title deed to the Farr tract, upon which the Fairfax Campus of George Mason College was built in 1964. Deed is dated February 10, 1959. This copy is derived from a printout from a 35 mm a negative microfilm of the original. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource [Patton and Kelley] 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 10 February 1959 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, 1.5 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/45">/masonhistory/items/show/45</a> 1959 Branch College Extension Division Fairfax Farr J. Lindsay Almond Jr. John C. Wood site selection University of Virginia https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/8499366e28278ef1f15392c360d546d0.jpg 4a6e211ba82ab69ffcb7b5f6226dc907 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 2494 Height 3260 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 (with tipped-in photograph) 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 Bailey (Old) [document describing Bailey's Crossroads Elementary School] Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Bailey's Crossroads (Va.) Description An account of the resource Item appears to be an internal document of Fairfax County Schools and is marked as such in top left hand corner. This is a 1-page typed description of the former Bailey's Crossroads Elementary School located at 5836 Columbia Pike at the corner of Columbia Pike and Va. Route 7. It features a small (2.5" x 2") photograph of the school taken from the south side of the building. The date c.1958 is inscribed below the typed text. While the photo and document does appear to be from the 1950s, it is probably closer to 1955 or 1956 when it was abandoned by the Fairfax County school system. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fairfax County Schools Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/gmuphotos.html">George Mason University Archives Photograph Collection</a>Box1, Folder 2 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 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 jpeg image, 7,125.09 Kb, 2,494px × 3,260px 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/48">/masonhistory/items/show/48</a> 1956 Bailey Bailey's Crossroads Bailey's Crossroads Elementary School Branch College buildings Columbia Pike Extension Division Fairfax County Schools s Crossroads s Crossroads Elementary School https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/fe61e6299e9da5291d1f75930b2a99d0.jpg 7b47a0dd88865720289cea26b57179eb 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 2525 Height 3316 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 J.N.G. Finley to Colgate W. Darden, Jr., August 2, 1957. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Description An account of the resource Photostatic copy of letter from John Norville Gibson Finley to Colgate W. Darden, Jr., August 2, 1957 acknowledging <a href="/masonhistory/items/show/33">Darden's letter of July 20</a> authorizing him to proceed with the college at Bailey's Crossroads. <br /> 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 Libraries Records Box 161, 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 2 August 1957 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, 7,608.77 Kb, 2,525px × 3,316px 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/49">/masonhistory/items/show/49</a> 1957 Bailey's Crossroads Branch College Colgate W. Darden Jr. Columbia Pike Extension Division John Norville Gibson Finley University College https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/165a7037bb73807ef78ca8865d695ec8.jpg bbe8c530b9e51276e78bdabfda3c19f8 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 2544 Height 3307 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 J.N.G. Finley to Colgate W. Darden, Jr., August 2, 1957. Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Description An account of the resource Letter from John Norville Gibson Finley to Colgate W. Darden, Jr., August 2, 1957 advising him that he had taken possession of the former Bailey's Crossroads Elementary School building at 5835 Columbia Pike. He also mentions that they have hired a custodian and that there are upcoming renovations to the sewer line expected. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Finley, John Norville Gibson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/gmulibraries.html">George Mason University Libraries records</a> Box 161, Folder 2<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 2 August 1957 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, 7702 Kb, 2,544px × 3,307px 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/50">/masonhistory/items/show/50</a> 1957 Bailey's Crossroads Bailey's Crossroads Elementary School Branch College Colgate W. Darden Jr. Columbia Pike Extension Division John Norville Gibson Finley University College https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/54f208ce00b0038fcb1365de14464e8f.jpg aa29192009b4c27823ba61c61dbcd7d6 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 2999 Height 2436 Bit Depth 8 Channels 1 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 8" x 10" 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 George Mason College, Bailey's Crossroads, 1963 Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Bailey's Crossroads (Va.) Description An account of the resource Photograph of the original George Mason College building from the north facing Columbia Pike (Route 244). This building had eight rooms. Note the modified sign, which previously read: University of Virginia University College. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/gmuphotos.html">George Mason University Archives Photograph Collection</a> Box 1, 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 1963 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 jpeg image, 4,159.55 Kb, 2,999px × 2,436px 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/51">/masonhistory/items/show/51</a> Bailey's Crossroads Branch College buildings Columbia Pike Extension Division George Mason College https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/96e8d18d5a3d27ce6adfa721986909c2.jpg 7c0d5ed1831b12ac18a48d290108e45b 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 2464 Height 2496 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/files/original/67842752ebc620cb171e260f4fc73339.jpg 3f0e36fea9108812a1b6599c938419ce 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 2434 Height 2494 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 4" x 4" 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. displaying plat depicting the Ravensworth property, ca. 1957 Subject The topic of the resource University of Virginia--Extension Division Ravensworth (Va.) Description An account of the resource C. Harrison Mann, Jr. describing the Ravensworth property to an unidentified group. He is using a large plat to point out features of the tract. The time period is roughly 1957. The reverse contains the words: Branch College in pencil at the top and the phrase: 2X22 College Site P3 in red grease pencil below. 3" x 4" photograph 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 <a href="https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/mann.html">C. Harrison Mann, Jr. Papers</a>Box 22, Folder 11 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. 1957 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource C. Harrison Mann, Jr. 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 2 jpeg images: 4,190 Kb, 2,464px x 2,496px 3,120 Kbm 2,464px x 2,496px Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource 2 jpeg images Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="/masonhistory/items/show/126">/masonhistory/items/show/126</a> 1957 Branch College C. Harrison Mann Jr. Ravensworth site selection