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Washington (D.C.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 304 Collections and/or Records:

Ruth Ann Overbeck papers & Washington Perspectives, Inc. records

 Collection
Identifier: MS2032
Abstract

Collection documents the breath and depth of work done by Ruth Ann Overbeck as a historian in D.C. for thirty years. The collection has material for many projects from house histories for individual homeowners to a survey of the Upper Cardozo Columbia Heights neighborhood with oral histories and surveys of buildings such as the Tivoli Theater.

Dates: 1663-2007

Ruth Helm Osborn papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2278-UA
Abstract

This collection contains photographs, slides, scrapbooks, articles, audio cassettes, and correspondence related to the work and life of Dr. Ruth Osborn. Dr. Osborn founded and directed the women's continuing education program at GW titled "Developing New Horizons for Women" from 1964 until her retirement in 1979.

Dates: 1956-2005; Majority of material found within 1963 - 1980

Samuel I. Katz papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: GW: 328820183178454]
Identifier: MS0516-UA
Abstract

Samuel I. Katz received his B.A. degree from GW in 1940 and his M.A. degree in 1942. Materials in this collection include correspondence, a birth certificate, resume, statistical reports by Samuel Katz papers, a scrapbook and an obituary, biography, U.S. Forces European Theater Certificate. The collection cover the years 1937 through 1993.

Dates: 1937-1993

Samuel Shaffer papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2091
Abstract

Collection consist primarily of Shaffer's Newsweek files (telexes, carbons, xeroxes of what he filed during his tenure with that news magazine) and typescripts of his book "On and Off the Floor." Both the files and the book typescripts are heavily annotated by Shaffer.

Dates: 1948-1982

Samuel Solomon papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2092
Abstract Samuel J. Solomon (1899-1978) was born in Washington, D. C. on July 11, 1899. In August, 1933 he entered the air transport business with Amelia Earhart and Paul F. Collins, forming National Airways, Inc. to operate daily air service in northern New England States. He resigned as Chairman of the Board on April 23, 1945 for the purpose of organizing Atlantic Airlines. On October, 1933 became Vice-President of National Airport Corporation and Manager of Washington Airport. This collection...
Dates: 1932-1964

Schapiro family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2391-UA
Abstract

This collection contains contains scrapbooks, photographs, and other materials from Dr. Louis Schapiro and his son, Dr. Mark M. Schapiro. The material ranges in date from 1904-1961 and pertains to the Schapiros' educational, professional, and personal lives, with a focus on the Schapiros' travels.

Dates: 1904-1961

School of Business and Public Management records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0013
Abstract

Collection contains correspondence, reports, student records, course materials, and publications. The material dates from 1925 to 2004. These records relate to the work of the departments included in the School of Business and Public Management and records from the Office of the Dean.

Dates: 1925-2013

School of Engineering and Applied Science records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0012
Abstract

Collection includes financial reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, by-laws, memos, publications, brochures, photos slides, and websites.

Dates: 1917-2002

School of Media and Public Affairs records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0090
Abstract Materials in this collection include departmental files and blueprints for Building YY (814 20th Street, NW). The departmental files include brochures, memorandums, newsletters, flyers, invitations, announcements, photographs, programs, press releases, posters, and websites. They range in date from 1917 to 2002. The materials concern radio programs, television programs, courses, College of General Studies, the Department of Speech and Drama, "GW Underground", WRGW history, drama productions,...
Dates: 1917-2002

Short Run Student and University Publications

 Collection
Identifier: RG0120
Abstract

This collection contains old publications from The George Washington University offices and student groups that are no longer in publication. Most of these files only contain a few issues and are potentially incomplete runs. The publications range in date from 1884 to 2016.

Dates: 1884-2016

Sigur Center for Asian Studies records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0028
Abstract

Collection includes conference reports, project files, financial records and correspondence.

Dates: 1992-1998

Society of the Emeriti records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0032
Abstract

Collection includes updates from John Francis Latimer, biographies (including Thelma Hunt and George Nordlinger), correspondence and other items from the files of William Turner, as well as recordings and transcripts of Clyde Lindley and George Steiner speaking about their careers upon induction.

Dates: 1988-1997

Spanish Dance Society USA Chapter records

 Collection
Identifier: MS2039
Abstract

Collection contains programs, newsletters, teaching manual, syllabi, playbills photographs, videocassettes, brochures, postcards, performance schedules, and articles documenting the activities of the society during 1982-93. The three videocassettes are of performances given by the society in the Washington, DC area.

Dates: 1982-1993

Clifford Bernier papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2269
Abstract

Clifford Bernier is a Washington D.C. area poet. The bulk of these papers are newspaper announcements for poetry events that he was involved with. Also included are three compact discs of his works.

Dates: 1998-2008

Special Collections Department, Gelman Library records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0110
Abstract Special materials was always a part of the University's library collections; however, it was not until 1973, and the opening of the Gelman Library, that the University's special materials were housed together in proper storage and service areas. Materials in this collection include publications on the Elliott School of International Affairs, the symposium at GW on George Gamow, Baptist Church materials, bibliographies of faculty publications. and other exhibit materials including programs,...
Dates: 1819-2014

Speech and Hearing Department records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0081
Abstract

Materials in this collection include brochures, office files, and websites. They range in date from 1950 to 1989.

Dates: 1950-1989

St. Mark's Dance Company and Studio records

 Collection
Identifier: MS2004
Abstract The St. Mark's Dance Company and Studio Records collection contains founding documents, historical background information, articles, essays, speeches, lectures, choreography notes, teaching notes, notebooks, clippings, reviews, press releases, advertisements, brochures, fliers, budgets, accountings, tax records, programs, schedules, repertoires, audiotapes, videotapes, legal documents, photographs, negatives, slides, correspondence, minutes, annual reports, financial reports, funding...
Dates: 1950-1998

Statistics Department records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0083
Abstract

The materials concern course schedules, faculty, history, the Biostatistics Center, course descriptions, and websites. They range in date from 1965 to 1996.

Dates: 1965-1996

Stewart B. McKinney, District of Columbia papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2154
Abstract

Collection consists primarily of correspondence along with documents such as reports, editorials, publications, newspaper articles, and legislative documents generated or collected by Stewart B. McKinney and his office during his time as a member of the House of Representatives. This material directly relates to McKinney's work on the House District of Columbia Committee. The most prominent subject is home rule.

Dates: 1966-1974

Student Association records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0023
Abstract

Collection includes legislative records, governing documents, by-laws, student court cases, Greek policy, minutes and memos, records, and correspondence. freshmen register, homecoming and campaign posters, and constitutional convention records.

Dates: 1935-2005

Student Protest Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS2093
Abstract

Collection consists of flyers, leaflets, and pamphlets documenting the war in Indochina, welfare, politics, humanitarian aid, civil rights, and The George Washington University administrative actions between 1965 and 1980.

Dates: 1965-1980

Tacie Dejanikus papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2156
Abstract Collection contains correspondence, research notes, articles, pamphlets, periodicals, news clippings, audio cassette tapes, banners, tee shirts, books, buttons (informational artifacts) and photographs. These materials range in date from 1967- 90 (bulk 1975 -85). It includes organizational and personal staff information about the Off Our Backs collective, a feminist journal; activities, informational, and promotional material for social and civic activism groups including Women's Liberation...
Dates: 1967-1992

The George Washington University Bulletin

 Collection
Identifier: RG0127
Abstract

Collection contains the bulletins of The George Washington University, from all schools and colleges. These bulletins include special addresses, reports, and pictorial bulletins, as well as academic courses, fees, and degree requirements.

Dates: 1821-2021

The Mary Fairfax family papers and Louis R. Stockstill papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2378
Abstract This collection contains biographical materials, correspondence, articles and photographs related to the life of Louis R. Stockstill especially concerning his work as a journalist. The majority of the collection is correspondence to and from Mary Allen Fairfax (nee Cook). Much of this Fairfax family correspondence has been transcribed. The majority of the correspondence reveal Mary Fairfax's activity and thoughts as a Southern sympthizer during the Civil War. The collection as whole covers...
Dates: 1823-2004; Majority of material found within 1861-1969

The Other Pages : directories

 Collection
Identifier: MS2229
Abstract

This collection contains directories with both businesses and service agencies operating within the Washington metropolitan area. The directories date from 1994-2007.

Dates: 1994-2007

The Thomas Hahn Chesapeake and Ohio Canal collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS2020
Abstract

Collection contains materials related to Thomas Hahn's involvement in the C&O Canal Association, as well as other canals related to the C&O, and canals in general. A large part of the collection consists of photographic negatives, slides and prints of the C&O Canal. Most of these photographs, negatives, and slides relate to illustrations in publications that he authored or co-authored. Other items include reference material for his books, correspondence, and maps.

Dates: 1939-1993

The Washington Metropolitan Area Ephemeral Publications Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS2216
Abstract

This is an artificial collection created by Special Collections and is composed of publications produced by Washington area organizations.

Dates: 2006-2007

The Writer's Center records

 Collection
Identifier: MS2232
Abstract

This collection contains issues of the Carousel from 1978-2005, workshop brochures from between 1986-2002, Poet Lore from 1978-2006, and the Writer's Center website.

Dates: 1978-2023

Theatre and Dance Department records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RG0084
Abstract This collection contains the records of the Theatre and Dance Department at George Washington University. The Dance arm of the Department began as part of the Physical Education Department in 1926, and was later part of the Department of Human Kinetics and Leisure Studies from 1974 until 1987, when it joined with the Department of Speech and Drama to form the Theatre and Dance Department. Materials in this collection include brochures, programs, posters, flyers, articles, photographs,...
Dates: 1936-2011

Thelma Hunt papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS0356-UA
Abstract Thelma Hunt (1903-1992) in her long career as a pioneer woman psychologist, had a considerable impact on the discipline of psychology. Her distinguished career in teaching and administering the psychology department at The George Washington University made her a dominant person in shaping the development of the discipline. She had many "firsts," not only as a woman, but as an innovator in test construction and measurement, in emphasizing high standards in personnel psychology in the public...
Dates: 1941-1989