Archives Neighbors: Folger Shakespeare Library

  The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) is excited to present another entry in our Archives Neighbors blog series. SCRC has recently had the opportunity to visit with some of our neighbor archives in the Northern Virginia-D.C. Metro area. In this series we’re recapping these new connections with members of our local archival community, providing […]

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New & Updated Finding Aids – August 2025

  How has your SCRC processing team been beating the extended Northern Virginia heatwave? Why preparing another group of new and updated finding aids, of course! As usual, all of the following collections are available for use in the Special Collections Research Center and the finding aids are available on our website (or use the […]

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New & Updated Finding Aids – February 2025

  We’re officially over a month into the new year, the Spring Semester has well and truly begun, and your SCRC processing team is back with some exciting new and updated finding aids, including a 19 box (10 linear feet) World War I collection that is featured in our Spring exhibit! As usual, all of […]

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Recapping the Zelda Fichandler Speakers Event

  The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) and George Mason University (GMU) Libraries recently hosted a speaker’s event focused on the life and work of Zelda Fichandler. Known for her leadership and innovation as a director and educator in theater during the mid-20th century, Zelda was one of the founders and first artistic director of […]

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New & Updated Finding Aids – August 2024

  The Fall Semester is officially in full swing here at GMU and what better way to get into the academic spirit than with some new and updated finding aids, courtesy of your SCRC processing team! As usual, all of the following collections are available for use in the Special Collections Research Center and the […]

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