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Washington (D.C.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 304 Collections and/or Records:

Faculty Women's Club records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0085
Abstract

Materials in this collection include membership directories, program booklets, meeting minutes, constitution and by-laws, annual reports, scrapbooks (with clippings, invitations, programs, photographs) . They range in date from 1930-1992.

Dates: 1930-1992

Faye Moskowitz papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2234-UA
Abstract

This collection includes resources related to the literary life of author and educator Faye Moskowitz.The records cover the years 1962-2007 with the bulk being from 1983-2003.

Dates: 1962-2007

Foggy Bottom collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS0868-UA
Abstract

The Foggy Bottom Collection is an outgrowth of the 1996 exhibit the Foggy Bottom Association and the Gelman Library sponsored called "Fantastic Foggy Bottom: The Growth of a Community." Materials in this collection include articles, building surveys, newspapers, books, photographs, slides, and artifacts. They range in date from 1907-98.

Dates: 1907-1998

Four 1901 manuscript letters of qualification from African American women seeking teaching positions for cooking in the Washington, DC school, 1901

 File — Box 33: Series MS2135 Series 1; Series MS2135 Series 5; Series MS2135 Series 6 [Barcode: GW: 32882019216780], Folder: 12
Identifier: Series 1
Scope and Contents note From the Series:

This series contains manuscripts, correspondence, a bond, reports, papers. Most of these items relate to some aspect of the history of Washington, D.C.

Dates: 1901

Frank Smith, Jr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2182
Abstract Frank Smith Jr. (1942- ) served as a member of the District of Columbia City Council from 1982-1998. In 1998, Smith also became Chairman for the Board and Chief Executive Officer for the organization which worked to establish the African American Civil War Memorial and accompanying museum.This collection contains the office records; constituent correspondence; event materials; Council committee documents; copies of legislation and resolutions; materials related to the planning,...
Dates: 1978-1998

Franz H. Michael papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS0440-UA
Abstract

Franz H. Michael (1907-92) was director of The George Washington University's (GW) Institute for Sino-Soviet Studies from 1969 to 1972. A noted expert on Chinese history and Far Eastern affairs, Michael came to GW in 1964 as the associate director of the institute under Kurt London. Collection of correspondence, speeches, and articles. They range in date from 1966 to 1986.

Dates: 1966-1986

Frederick Gutheim papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS0244-UA
Abstract

Frederick Albert Gutheim (1908-1993) was a city planner, urban historian and architectural critic, and professor at The George Washington University from 1971-79, and director of the University's graduate program in historic preservation from 1976-1979. Collection include correspondence, papers, publications, exams, syllabi, lecture notes, newsletters, and news clippings ranging from 1952-1980.

Dates: 1952-1980

Frederick Kuh papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2109
Abstract

Collection contains correspondence, articles, scrapbooks of Kuh articles, speeches, diaries, writings both published and unpublished, and address and telephone books. This material dates from 1924-67. These papers are from Kuh's time as a journalist especially during World War II. Kuh was often the recipient of confidential information from numerous government officials in London and Washington, D.C.

Dates: 1924-1967

Friends of the Libraries records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0104
Abstract

Materials in this collection include publications, photographs, correspondence, meeting minutes, certificates, and brochures. They range in date from 1970 to 2002.

Dates: 1970-2002

Friendship House Association records

 Collection
Identifier: MS2142
Abstract

Collection contains meeting minutes, correspondence, reports, committee records, newspapers, and other materials associated with the work of Friendship House. The records are administrative and financial and describe many of the activities and interests of the organization.

Dates: 1904-1992

Gay and Lesbian Education Fund records

 Collection
Identifier: MS2052
Abstract

Collection documents on the establishment and the work of the Gay and Lesbian Education Fund located in Washington, D.C. (GALEF). Originally established in 1980 as the Gay Activist Alliance Education Fund (GAAEF), the goals set forth by the organization was to help educate the general public, specifically the straight community, about gays and lesbians by sponsoring and supporting events and programs.

Dates: 1977-1994

Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC records

 Collection
Identifier: MS2230
Abstract

This collection contains financial records, marketing material, recordings, photographs, meeting minutes, fundraising records, and production records that document the work of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington DC. These records date from 1980-2018.

Dates: 1980-2023

Gelman Library Acquisitions Department records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: GW: 32882017580880]
Identifier: RG0109
Abstract

This series contains memorandums, correspondence, meeting minutes, newsletters, annual report, bibliographies, dedication program, conference agendas, and newspaper clippings. They range in date from 1905 to 1992.

Dates: 1905-1992

Gelman Library Administration records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0119
Abstract

This collection contains the administrative records of Gelman Library. The materials include photographs, negatives, office records, building plans, posters, correspondence, and publications. They range in date from ca 1825-2005.

Dates: circa 1825-2005

Gelman Library Assistant University Librarian for Services records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0105
Abstract

Materials in this collection include promotional guides, brochures, correspondence, memos, forms, and files of the system implementation group (SIG). They range in date from 1983-1990.

Dates: 1980-1990

Gelman Library Associate University Librarian for Collections and Scholarly Communications records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0108
Abstract

Material in this collection dates between 1951 and 2010, and includes correspondence, budgets, reports, photographs, publications, office files, blueprints of Gelman Library, strategic planning notes, and a video cassette.

Dates: 1951-2010

Gelman Library Media Resources Department records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0106
Abstract

Materials in this collection include correspondence, memos, articles, and handbooks. These materials cover the dates 1968 to 1987.

Dates: 1968-1987

Gelman Library Office of Student Employment records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0103
Abstract

Materials in this collection include wage-hour expenditures, allocations, employee lists, policies, brochures, reports, and correspondence. They range in date from 1964 to 1989.

Dates: 1964-1989

Gelman Library University Librarian records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0139
Abstract

This collection contains the records of the University Librarian for George Washington University. Materials in this collection include budgets, reports, and working files. They range in date from 1991 to 2008, with the bulk of the material dating between 1994 and 1995.

Dates: 1991-2008; Majority of material found within 1994 - 2008

George Coffin papers

 Collection — Box UP0001
Identifier: MS2048
Abstract

Collection includes original political cartoons from Washington newspapers; lithographic reproductions of other political cartoons; original pen and ink illustrations of civil war stories; scrapbooks containing original political cartoons, lithographic reproductions of cartoons, original sketches, and newspaper clippings; diaries; and loose sketches and photographs. These materials date from 1858-1896.

Dates: 1858-1896

George Gamow papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS0252-UA
Abstract

George Gamow (1904-1968) was a professor of physics at The George Washington University from 1934 until 1956. Materials in this collection include correspondence, manuscripts, articles by George Gamow, and printed materials about George Gamow.

Dates: 1934-1955

George Washington University, Office of Student Life records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0115
Abstract

Collection includes Sigma XI membership nominations, meeting minutes, constitution and by-laws, annual reports, and history of Sigma Xi; student activities rosters and regulations, guides to student organizations, student telephone directory, publications, photocopies of news clippings of GW Band, button, posters, academic evaluations.

Dates: 1915-2004

Gilbert Gude papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2081
Abstract Gilbert Gude served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1953-58, in the Maryland Senate from 1962-1967, and was then elected as a Republican to Congress, serving from 1967-76 as the Representative from Maryland's 8th district. During his time in Congress, Gude was the ranking Republican member of the House District of Columbia Committee. Materials in this collection include correspondence, bills, press materials, publications, reports, and other related items. The material dates from...
Dates: 1967-1976

Grace Cavalieri papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2007
Abstract

Collection contains audio cassettes, CD-ROMs, literary journals, anthologies, plays, video cassettes, and magnetic audiotape reels. These electronic audio and video recordings produced between 1976 and 2000s. The audio recordings are of famous primarily local poets that Grace Cavalieri interviewed on her radio program The Poet and the Poem and an earlier radio show titled Poetry from the City. These shows date from the middle 1970s through the present.

Dates: 1945-2022

Graduate Council records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0126
Abstract

The Graduate Council was created by University President Cloyd Heck Marvin. This collection contains minutes and summaries of the council.

Dates: 1925-1967

Graduate School of Education and Human Development records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0011
Abstract

Collection includes Reading Center client files, student papers, reports, newsletters, pamphlets, a time capsule, a video tape, and websites, and range in date from 1930 to 1992. Materials were put on exhibit in the Fall of 2004 in the Gelman Library to celebrate the Centenary of the School.

Dates: 1930-2011

Greater Washington Board of Trade records

 Collection
Identifier: MS2029
Abstract Collection contains correspondence, minutes, reports, publications, audio tapes, photographs, directories, programs, artifacts, and websites. These materials date from 1899-2023. The founders of the Board of Trade shared a vision of a vibrant multi-faceted region and its history reflects the Board's involvement in almost every major issue concerning the metropolitan area. This subjects includes economic development, home rule, business development, trade associations, race relations,...
Dates: 1889-2023

GW Hatchet records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0114
Abstract

The GW Hatchet began in 1904, before that it was called the Weekly Columbian, before that the Columbian Call. The newspaper celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2004. Materials in this collection include a master set of microfilm of the student newspaper "Hatchet" from 1904 to 1989, photographs of Burton Sapin, Quigley's Pharmacy, Lloyd Elliott, Dr. Dennis O'leary, President and Nancy Reagan and other photos from the 1970 to 1980s.

Dates: 1904-2009

Harold Lester Hirsh papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS0872-UA
Abstract

Dr. Harold Hirsh holds both the M.D. and J.D. degrees, and was formerly a member of the GW faculty. Materials in this collection include Dr. Harold Hirsh's law and medical publications, papers, awards, certificates, plaques, books, videos and audio tapes. The collection covers the years 1939 to 1994.

Dates: 1939-1994

Harriet B. Hubbard papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2074
Abstract

Harriet Bissell Hubbard (1914-2005) was a Washington civic activist who worked more than six decades on preservation concerns. Collection documents her work in Education; Children's rights, and Environment, ranging in date from 1958-78, with the bulk of material from the 1970s.

Dates: 1958-1978