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1956-1964: Oh Those "Hallowed Halls!"

Title

1956-1964: Oh Those "Hallowed Halls!"

Subject

University of Virginia--Extension Division
Bailey's Crossroads (Va.)

Description

Humorous pencil drawing by George Mason College student, Linda Mansell, of Bailey's Crossroads building. Building appears in disrepair while in the foreground a skunk is crying. To the right are the words: 1956-1964: Oh Those "Hallowed Halls!" The building actually was not in use by the University College (George Mason's previous name) until fall of 1957. This drawing was reprinted in The Gunston Ledger in June 1964.

Creator

Mansell, Linda

Source

George Mason University Photograph Collection, 1950s-1999 Box 1, Folder 2

Publisher

George Mason University Libraries

Date

ca. 1964

Rights

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

jpeg image, 6,400 Kb, 2,521px x 3,084px

Language

English

Type

1 jpeg image

Identifier

/masonhistory/items/show/59

Original Format

drawing (pencil)

Physical Dimensions

8.4" x 10.2"

Tags

1964' Bailey's Crossroads' Bailey's Crossroads Elementary School' buildings' Linda Mansell' move

Citation

Mansell, Linda, “1956-1964: Oh Those "Hallowed Halls!",” George Mason University: A History, accessed May 10, 2025, https://silverbox.gmu.edu/masonhistory/items/show/59.

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