George Mason University Oral History Program

Andrew Evans Oral History Interview Segment

This is a segment from an oral history of Andy Evans conducted in 2012 in Fenwick Library by Misha Griffith and Robert Vay. Evans was the first minority recruiter for George Mason University appointed by Vergil Dykstra from 1974 to 1985. In this…

Angie Goff Oral History Interview Segment

This is a segment from an oral history of Angie Goff conducted in 2010 in Fenwick Library by Jennifer Janes and Robert Vay. Goff is a Mason alumna (2001) and an anchor for the DC NBC affiliate, WRC-TV. In this segment, Ms. Goff recalls her time in a…

John Mason Oral History Interview Segment

This is a segment from an oral history of John Mason conducted in 2008 by Leah Donnelly and Robert Vay. In this segment, former Fairfax mayor John Mason describes the growing relationship between Mason and the surrounding community of Fairfax County,…

Dr. Alan Merten Oral History Interview Segment

This is a segment from an oral history of Dr. Alan Merten, conducted in 2010 by Jennifer Janes and Robert Vay. Dr. Merten was the President of George Mason University from 1996-2012. In this segment, Dr. Merten discusses technological,…

Sally Merten Oral History Interview Segment

This is a segment from an oral history of Sally Merten, First Lady and wife of Dr. Alan Merten, who was President of George Mason University from 1996-2012. In this segment, Mrs. Merten talks about the arts and the relationship between the Northern…

John "Til" Hazel Oral History Interview Segment

This is a segment from an oral history of John "Til" Hazel, who is Northern Virginia lawyer and is considered a founder or George Mason University because he was able to secure a campus for the university. In this clip, Hazel discusses how he…

Jess McCann Oral History Interview Segment

This is a segment from an oral history of Jess McCann, who is a graduate of George Mason University and a successful author. In this clip, McCann discusses her time as a student at George Mason University and the beginnings of her career as a dating…

Jay Jarvis Oral History Interview Segment

This is a segment from an oral history of Jay Jarvis, and George Mason University alumni. In this segment, Jarvis discusses transferring to George Mason College after attending Northern Virginia Community College and the student life, the student…

Sheryl Friedley Oral History Interview Segment

This is a segment from an oral history of Sheryl Friedley, a professor of Forensics and assistant director of the Forensics team from the 1970's to 1993. In this segment, Friedley discusses the creation of the Forensics Team with colleague Bruce…

Fred Begun Oral History Interview Segment

This is a segment from an oral history of Fred Begun, timpanist and former professor at George Mason University. In this segment, Begun discusses his musical training and influences, including Gene Krupa, and his transition from jazz to classical…

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