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Photograph (front and back) of key individuals in the history of George Mason University breaking ground for the new George Mason College campus in Fairfax Va., August 1, 1963. Pictured in foreground from left to right are: John C. Wood, Clarence…

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On May 31, 1972, the newly appointed Board of Visitors for George Mason University met for the Inaugural Meeting. During the meeting they would discuss several important issues and make some initial decisions on these issues, including choosing the…

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Legislation establishing George Mason University as an independent institution, separate from the University of Virginia, April 1972. This is taken from Virginia Acts of Assembly, Volume 1, Regular Session, Chapter 550. Three pages.

BOV-Minutes.pdf
This is the meeting minutes for the inaugural meeting of the board of visitors for GMU. The date was May 13, 1972.

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This is a simple timeline outlining the separation of GMC from UVA. This timeline includes a buffer on each side of important events for GMU.

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Photograph of George Mason University President, Robert C. Krug in his office at George Mason University, Fairfax Campus. Photograph is undated, but is most probably ca. 1977 or 1978. 5" x 7" photograph print; black and white.

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Photograph of the newly named president of George Mason University, Vergil H. Dykstra (center), addressing the George Mason University community and the media, April 3, 1973 in Finley Hall. On the right is former president, Lorin A. Thompson, while…

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George Mason University President Lorin A. Thompson in academic regalia. Photo was taken in his office in Finley Building (formerly North Building), Room 208 on February 6, 1973. 8" x 10" photograph print; black and white.
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