Special Collections Research Center

The Special Collections Research Center is the home of the George Mason University Archives, manuscripts collections, rare books, and artists' books collection. The collections held by the Special Collections Research Center support the teaching and research activities of the George Mason University community and the community at large. 

Use this guide to learn how to find Special Collections resources and how to critically analyze primary sources. 

• Find Materials - Learn how to locate Special Collections materials and view them in person. 

• Discover Collection Highlights - Explore some of the highlights of the Mason's Special Collections Research Center, which are grouped thematically around collections focusing on women's history, theatre and performing arts, and STEM fields.

• Research with Primary Sources - Learn how to identify and analyze primary sources. 

• Web Resources - Discover our Digitized Collections and other online resources.  

• Write & Cite - Learn how to cite archival sources and about other tools helpful writing tools and resources. 

• Get Help - Chat with a librarian or email/set up an appointment with the Research Services Coordinator. 

The following guides may be useful for conducting further research using primary sources.