%xmlchars; ]> RG0021 Guide to the Vice President for Information and Administration Services records, 1945-1998 University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, The Gelman Library, The George Washington University 2007

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Machine-readable finding aid derived from Re:discovery database program and converted into xml; Code template by Archives and Information Associates (http://archivesandinformation.com), Alexandria, Virginia . 2007 Finding aid written in English Guide to the Vice President for Information and Administration Services records, 1945-1998 Collection number: RG0021 University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, The Gelman Library, The George Washington University

Washington, D.C.

Processed by Special Collections Staff, 2007 Encoded by Lyle Slovick, 2007

Descriptive Summary Vice President for Information and Administration Services Vice President for Information and Administration Services records, 1945-1998 RG0021 2.25 Linear feet Collection includes correspondence, manuscripts, article, and brochures. The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, University Archives, Special Collections Research Center English Information for Users Preferred citation

Vice President for Information and Administration Services records, Special Collections and University Archives, The George Washington University.

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Acquisition Information

Materials acquired through transfers from Vice President for Information and Administration Services.

Restrictions on Use

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Historical or Biographical Note

The Vice President for Information and Administration Services of The George Washington University reports to the President, and originally oversaw the Graphics and Printing Department, the Lisner Auditorium, Telecommunications, Human Resources, Registrar's Office, University Relations, Computer Information and Resource Center, and University Special Events.

It became the Office of Vice President of Administration and Information Service around 2001, when a Vice President for Communications was created. The VP for Communications now oversees Graphics and Printing, Lisner Auditorium, University Relations, and University Special Events. It also overseas the Media and Public Affairs Building.

N.B. This history note was written in 2005

Collection Scope and Content

Materials in this collection include correspondence, manuscripts, article, and brochures. They range in date from 1945-98, and were transferred to the University Archives by the Vice President for Information and Administration Services. Note: Not all series are processed. Ask staff for assistance.

Collection Organization

Organized in three series: Office files, World War II 50th anniversary, and Papers and correspondence of Edward Mangum.

Indexing Terms Corporate Entities George Washington University Topics Vice President for Information and Administration Services records Special events World War, 1939-1945 Arena Stage (Organization : Washington, D.C.) George Washington University Geographic Locations Washington (D.C.) Detailed Description of the Records RG0021 Series 1 Office files, 1949-1998 0.25 Linear feet

This series contains correspondence, memorandums, guides, brochures, manuals, postcards, and reports. They range in date from 1949-1998.

1 1 Administration and Staff, 1949-1982 1 2 Administration and Staff - Guide to Academic Administrative Procedures for Deans and Chairmen, 1962 ca. 1 3 Graphics and Printing, Office of, 1972 ca.-12/3/1998 RG0021 Series 2 World War II 50th anniversary, 1995 1.5 Linear feet

This series contains correspondence (including with Colin Powell) and a commemorative flag from the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II in 1995.

1 1 WWII Commemorative Flag, undated 1 2 Letter from Charles J. Kramer, Department of the Army, undated

Notification that GW was chosen as a WWII Commemorative Community

1 3 Letter from Lynn Shipway: Visit to Pentagon for flag presentation, undated 1 4 Letter from Executive Director, Department of Defense, undated

Regarding the display of the Commemorative flag

1 5 Letter from Colin Powell to President Trachtenberg, undated

Acceptance of invitation to be at flag presentation

1 6 Letter from President Trachtenberg to Powell, undated

Invitation to be at flag presentation

1 7 Letter from Lt. General Claude M. Kicklighter, undated

Dates for the flag presentation

1 8 Letter from Lynn Shipway to President Trachtenberg, undated

Presentation of flag specifics and people

RG0021 Series 3 Papers and correspondence of Edward Mangum, 1945-1998 0.5 Linear feet

This series contains papers and correspondence of Edward Mangum, a faculty member at The George Washington University and co-founder of Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage. They date from 1945 to 1998. See also an article in "Washington History" (call number F191.C72; v.10:1).

1 1.1 Manuscript, "Birth of A Theatre: Original Arena Stage Emerges from Church Cocoon", 1998

for Washington History: Magazine of the Historical Society of Washington D.C.

1 1.2 Correspondence, 1998 1 1.3 Prospectus for the Washington Drama Center which would include Center Stage-a theater for Washington, D.C., 1958 1 1.5 By George article, "President Clinton honors GW alumna Fichandler: Arena Stage founder Zelda Fichandler receives National Medal of Arts.", 02/1997 1 2.1 Letter from Mangum to President Trachtenberg explaining his creation of the Arena Stage, 05/12/1997 1 2.2 By George article, "President Clinton honors GW alumna Fichandler: Arena Stage founder Zelda Fichandler receives National Medal of Arts.", 02/1997 1 2.3 Printed article by Edward Mangum, "Washington's Arena Stage Emerges from Church Cocoon,", 1998 1 2.4 Washington Times article, "Syracuse Theater hires Arena Associate", 06/16/1992 1 2.5 Washington Post article, "Geppetto of Foggy Bottom", 08/27/1978 1 2.6 Washington Post article, "Washington Before Barry-And After", 05/23/1998 1 2.7 Various correspondence and articles, undated 1 3.1 Article by Edward Mangum, "Toward a Living Theater", 1949 1 3.2 Library of Congress Information Bulletin partially about GWU drama students performing "Our American Cousin" a play about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, 05/08/1950

Mangum played the part of Lincoln

1 3.3 Cast Memorabilia, 1983 1 3.4 Photocopied images of "Noah" a play performed by GW students in the 1950's., undated 1 3.5 Article from Times Herald, "G.W. Players Revive A Fine Folk Play, 'Dark of the Moon'", 04/24/1948

staged by Edward Mangum

1 3.6 Information on The Mount Vernon Players, 1945-1947 1 3.7 Article by Edward Mangum, "Shakespeare in Shirt Sleeves" printed in Players Magazine: Serving the Educational Theater, 03/1948 1 3.8 Correspondence and photos, 1945-1949 1 4.1 List from Arena Stage of the plays produced from August 1950-May 1952, 08/1950 --05/1952 1 4.2 Arena Stage articles, 1950-1952 1 4.3 Article from The Church School, "The Mount Vernon Players", 09/1964 1 4.4 Correspondence, 05/08/1991