6 10 70 https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/scrcdigital/files/original/d21dc6f7df2806ac70a3008f21b47b97.jpg 56a27f8bb52f03deadc61a4f98f160dc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SCRC Rare Books, 1400s - Present Description An account of the resource SCRC collects a number of rare and special books, which support both its manuscript collections and the university's curriculum offerings. Currently, our oldest book is from the 1400s but the majority of our book collections are from the 18th century to present day. Relation A related resource https://scrc.gmu.edu/rare.php Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Return of the whole number of persons within the several districts of the United States, : according to "An act providing for the enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States;" passed March the first, seventeen hundred and ninety-one. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1790 Description An account of the resource A page from United States census information from 1790. This record contains information regarding number of "Free White Females". Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Census Office Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived HA201 1790 .U65 Subject The topic of the resource United States -- Population United States 1790 Census data Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 page Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context HA201 1790 .U65 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/scrcdigital/files/original/fba41f7dcf98e2dceeb1a6e9d6b7d7c6.jpg b57e9932d7c8931cdfe4de570d02db89 https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/scrcdigital/files/original/1325d23044afa7430d0ea9ac8d25e777.jpg 992de6567dc47ddc1e2241fdbcc87f59 https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/scrcdigital/files/original/83058912d27c5be2c9b47ecf7f28d889.jpg a298d75a5693b578ebcf949f89f86115 https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/scrcdigital/files/original/e667f1feca4d0e9b0bff738415a438ab.jpg 46087c1bd685df3ca342e2a31a435e41 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SCRC Rare Books, 1400s - Present Description An account of the resource SCRC collects a number of rare and special books, which support both its manuscript collections and the university's curriculum offerings. Currently, our oldest book is from the 1400s but the majority of our book collections are from the 18th century to present day. Relation A related resource https://scrc.gmu.edu/rare.php Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Images from Women vote!: fifteen New York State suffragists : in celebration of the 2017 centennial of women's right to vote in New York State. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Description An account of the resource Four images from Women vote!: fifteen New York State suffragists : in celebration of the 2017 centennial of women's right to vote in New York State. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Heller, Christine Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Oversize N7433.4.H383 W66 2018 Subject The topic of the resource Women -- Suffrage -- New York (State) -- History Women -- Suffrage -- New York (State) Suffragists -- New York (State) Women -- Suffrage New York (State) Lithographs -- American -- 2018 Portraits -- American -- 2018 History Pictorial works Artists' books Extent The size or duration of the resource. Images from front and inside of clamshell box. 2 of 36 total leaves. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource "This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s)." Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Oversize N7433.4.H383 W66 2018 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/scrcdigital/files/original/2762f15bfdfd0b727e5d9d7d1e059842.pdf 2253d7ab098f73ebe81f7d4906683730 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SCRC Rare Books, 1400s - Present Description An account of the resource SCRC collects a number of rare and special books, which support both its manuscript collections and the university's curriculum offerings. Currently, our oldest book is from the 1400s but the majority of our book collections are from the 18th century to present day. Relation A related resource https://scrc.gmu.edu/rare.php Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federal Amendment Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1917 Description An account of the resource "The leaflet reviews the case for woman suffrage by federal amendment as opposed to state-by-state enactment of woman suffrage legislation. It summarizes some of the obstacles posed by a state-by-state campaign...Finally, the leaflet focuses on the black vote...It provides a glimpse into the arguments by which Southern suffragists attempted to reassure white male voters that Jim Crow laws in effect throughout the South would not be diluted with the enfranchisement of women". -- from accompanying information provided by E. Wharton & Co. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Equal Suffrage League of Virginia.  Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived  JK1883.V8 E48 1917 Subject The topic of the resource Women -- Suffrage -- Virginia Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Equal Suffrage League of Virginia.  Extent The size or duration of the resource. 4 pages Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource "This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s)." Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context  JK1883.V8 E48 1917 https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/scrcdigital/files/original/1c8d4b5454ff90ee6abd952b0bbab3f0.jpg 13e2c6788b55a9eea757b4e1fe323a2c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SCRC Rare Books, 1400s - Present Description An account of the resource SCRC collects a number of rare and special books, which support both its manuscript collections and the university's curriculum offerings. Currently, our oldest book is from the 1400s but the majority of our book collections are from the 18th century to present day. Relation A related resource https://scrc.gmu.edu/rare.php Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dare to Vote Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 Description An account of the resource Artist's book consisting of printed letterpress from lino blocks, photopolymer plates, wood type and rubber stamping on Magnani Velata Avorio paper, hand bound and housed in box with pencils. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oppen, Monica Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived N7433.4.O69 D37 2012 Subject The topic of the resource Artists Books'; Democracy and the arts -- Australia Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Vamp & Tramp Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1-2 (options available) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource "This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s)." Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context N7433.4.O69 D37 2012 https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/scrcdigital/files/original/b504ee96c59dd773234311769b0a1950.jpg 337bc5c7c0de8df773e3f9281bdfe7b3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Mason University photograph collection, 1950s-2007, #R0120 Description An account of the resource The George Mason University photograph collection is a combination of nine series: University Relations, Yearbook Photographs, George Mason University Foundation, Athletic Department, Office of Admissions, Office of the Registrar, photographs from unidentified offices, and Creative Services. The total collection contains over 12,000 color and black and white photographs, including prints, contact sheets, and negatives, taken between the 1950s and 2007. The collection includes images of student life, campus architecture and construction, campus events, faculty and staff, performances, and art. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Relation A related resource https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/gmuphotos.html Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1950s-2007 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource United States Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Portrait of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg was the second woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court and is well known as a feminist icon for her advocacy for women's rights. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University. University Relations Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University photograph collection, Box 37, Folder 18 George Mason University photograph collection, R0120 Subject The topic of the resource Ginsburg, Ruth Bader Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 photograph Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource "This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s)." Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context R0120B037F18_001 https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/scrcdigital/files/original/c1ccb06dae312e86dfb9e855d0df682e.jpg 7d2130bd28760aaf95390fbdc806231a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Mason University photograph collection, 1950s-2007, #R0120 Description An account of the resource The George Mason University photograph collection is a combination of nine series: University Relations, Yearbook Photographs, George Mason University Foundation, Athletic Department, Office of Admissions, Office of the Registrar, photographs from unidentified offices, and Creative Services. The total collection contains over 12,000 color and black and white photographs, including prints, contact sheets, and negatives, taken between the 1950s and 2007. The collection includes images of student life, campus architecture and construction, campus events, faculty and staff, performances, and art. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Relation A related resource https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/gmuphotos.html Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1950s-2007 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shirley Chisholm 2 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985-02-28 Description An account of the resource Retired U.S. Representative Shirley Chisholm speaking at a podium at George Mason University for Black History Month. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University. University Relations Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University photograph collection, Box 29, Folder 35 George Mason University photograph collection, R0120 Subject The topic of the resource Chisholm, Shirley, 1924-2005 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 negative Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource "This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s)." Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context R0120B029F35_002 https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/scrcdigital/files/original/3ac92637407bdef2b7d97e0f181376ab.jpg 6319ae4c02d186eec2c757093263c937 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Mason University photograph collection, 1950s-2007, #R0120 Description An account of the resource The George Mason University photograph collection is a combination of nine series: University Relations, Yearbook Photographs, George Mason University Foundation, Athletic Department, Office of Admissions, Office of the Registrar, photographs from unidentified offices, and Creative Services. The total collection contains over 12,000 color and black and white photographs, including prints, contact sheets, and negatives, taken between the 1950s and 2007. The collection includes images of student life, campus architecture and construction, campus events, faculty and staff, performances, and art. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Relation A related resource https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/gmuphotos.html Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1950s-2007 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shirley Chisholm 1 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985-02-28 Description An account of the resource Retired U.S. Representative Shirley Chisholm seated, speaking to a group of people at George Mason University. Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968, and she ran for President in 1972. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University. University Relations Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University photograph collection, Box 29, Folder 35 George Mason University photograph collection, R0120 Subject The topic of the resource Chisholm, Shirley, 1924-2005 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 negative Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource "This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s)." Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context R0120B029F35_001 https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/scrcdigital/files/original/220f1ca1f886f902017fc685e828ce7b.jpg e156003146f53f4ea555d9bb19d603cd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Arthur E. Scott photograph collection, 1910-1976, #C0096 Description An account of the resource Arthur E. "Scotty" Scott, was born March 14, 1917, in Montpelier, Vermont. In 1925 his family moved to Washington, D.C., where Scott spent most of his life. Scott began his press career at the age of 13, as a copyboy for the Washington Times-Herald. From 1934-1955, Scott served as a news photographer for International News Photos (INP) and Wide World Photos. Scott first covered the United States Congress in 1935 as a photographer for the Washington Times. From 1955-1974, Scott worked as a photographer for the Republican Senatorial Committee (1955-1964) and the Republication Policy Committee (1964-1974). In 1975, the year the Senate Historical Office was created, Scott became the Senate's first photo-historian. As photo-historian, Scott was tasked with building a collection of graphic representations of the Senate's history. Scott died on December 2, 1976. This collection contains photographs taken by Arthur E. Scott, a photojournalist and photo-historian for the U.S. Senate. It contains over 5,000 prints and negatives of United States politicians (mainly Senators), political events such as campaigns and inaugurations, and landmarks throughout the Washington, D.C. area, from the mid-1930s to the 1970s. There are also 27 scrapbooks compiled by Arthur E. Scott, primarily consisting of photographs he took of political activities in Washington, D.C. The collection also contains photographs from the 1910s and 1920s that were taken by other photographers. The collection contains prints and film negatives in various sizes, as well as glass plate negatives. Boxes 1 through 11, 29, 30, and 43 contain photographic prints; boxes 12 through 25 contain 4 x 5 inch negatives; boxes 26 and 27 contain 4 x 5 inch glass plate negatives; and boxes 31 through 42 contain slides, 35mm negatives, and negatives of various other sizes. The majority of the photographs are in black and white unless otherwise noted. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Scott, Arthur E. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910-1976 Relation A related resource http://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/scotta.html Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource U.S. Senator, Margaret Chase Smith Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1940-1949 Description An account of the resource United States Senator, Margaret Chase Smith of Maine shaking hands with an unidentified man. Smith was the first woman to be elected to both houses of Congress. Smith also ran for president in 1964. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Scott, Arthur E. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Arthur E. Scott photograph collection, #C0096, Box 4, Folder 4 Subject The topic of the resource Smith, Margaret Chase, 1897-1995 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 photograph Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource "This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s)." Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0096B004F04_003 https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/scrcdigital/files/original/620e17697e0d1395202291ae388eb372.pdf 0f35a23b8e9dc302cb394c07bfea654e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Emilie F. Miller papers, 1987-1991, #C0048 Description An account of the resource Emilie F. Miller is a former politician and activist in Northern Virginia and was the first woman senator to represent the Fairfax area. In 1968 she joined the Fairfax County Democratic Committee and served as its chair from 1976 to 1980. In that same year she was hired as long serving Senator Adelrad L. Brault's (1966-1982) legislative aid. Two years later, Senator Brault retired and endorsed Miller's candidacy for the post. Miller's opponent in 1983 was three-term Republican mayor of Fairfax City John W. Russell, whom Miller disagreed with over his opposition to the Equal Rights Act and negative comments about women serving in combat. Miller lost the election by one percent of the vote. During the interim between her candidacies, Miller remained active in state and local politics. Virginia Governor Charles S. Robb appointed her to the State Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board (1982- 1988). The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors appointed her to the Child Abuse Prevention Task Force (1984-1987). She was also hired as legislative consultant to the Virginia Federation of Business and Professional Women (1986-1987). Her activism in mental health, family and community services, and women's rights carried over into her term as Virginia senator. In 1987 Miller ran for a second time against Russell, and maintained strong support from feminists and was endorsed by the National Women's Political Caucus of Northern Virginia. Narrowly defeating Russell by 180 votes, Miller set off on an ambitious and successful freshman term. She was the only freshman to receive four committee assignments, the only woman to serve on the Education and Health Committee, and was the first Virginia legislator to serve on the Labor Committee of the National Conference of State Legislators. While a senator, Miller was assigned to four standing committees: Education and Health, General Laws, Local Government, and Rehabilitation and Social Services. She was further assigned to several legislative subcommittees, such as the Parental Drug Exposure and Abuse Committee and the Early Intervention Services for Handicapped Infants and Toddlers Committee. During her first and second sessions (1988-1989) Miller focused on issues dealing with mental health and substance abuse. She introduced many bills and several were passed. One successful bill allowed future funding for mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services; another allowed the study of the criminal prosecution of individuals who abuse patients of state facilities for the mentally disabled. One piece of the latter bill established of the State Board of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services, which developed regulations defining abuse and facilitated prosecution of people who abused others with disabilities. Miller successfully amended the state budget by two million dollars for use by mental health services, and ensured that state funding would follow the six-year plan established by the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse. The dominating concern of Miller's 1990 and 1991 sessions was the nationally covered Virginia Military Institute controversy. The U.S. Department of Justice sued the Commonwealth of Virginia for denying admittance to a woman who had applied to VMI. Virginia Attorney General Mary Sue Terry stood behind VMI's decision not to enroll women at the traditionally all-male institution. Miller objected to the practice and considered it sexist and unconstitutional, especially because the school was publicly funded. In response to this controversy, Miller introduced legislation stating that "all public institutions of higher education shall admit qualified students without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, or political affiliation." After the VMI controversy, Miller continued to legislate for mental health, women's rights, and family services. Her successful legislation includes the consideration of a defendant's mental health in death penalty cases, the regulation of advertising by licensed treatment facilities for the mentally ill, and authorization for Fairfax County and Fairfax City to regulate child care services and facilities. In addition to this legislation, Miller also introduced legislation that designated April 22, 1990 as Earth Day in Virginia. Other achievements during her first term include a public-private partnership on pilot projects testing the use of natural gas in Virginia Department of Transportation vehicles, simplified procedures for citizens to obtain government information, and increased civil penalties for zoning code violations. Miller attempted reelection in 1991, focusing on education and abortion issues, but lost to Republican opponent Jane H. Woods. The Emile F. Miller Papers contain materials pertaining to her service in the Virginia State Legislature. Included in the collection are campaign material, subject files, bills and resolutions, correspondence, committee information, constituent files, and information on the Virginia Military Institute controversy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Miller, Emily F. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1987-1991 Relation A related resource https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/miller.html Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Remarks of Virginia Senator Emilie F. Miller on admission of women to Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989-04-27 Description An account of the resource Speech by Virginia State Senator Emilie Miller supporting the withdrawl of state funding to VMI if it remained all-male. The court case regarding women's admission to the all-male VMI went to the US Supreme Court, which declared that excluding women was unconstitutional in 1996, with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg writing the majority opinion. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Miller, Emilie F. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Emilie F. Miller papers, C0048, Box 44, Folder 9 Emilie F. Miller papers, C0048 Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Military Institute Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2 pages Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource "This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s)." Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0048B44F09_001, C0048B44F09_002 https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/scrcdigital/files/original/d29fa07ce14f7c0de367f9c1dfa82b05.jpg a9f1f40fc2d8c729790a1c99e524a993 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Emilie F. Miller papers, 1987-1991, #C0048 Description An account of the resource Emilie F. Miller is a former politician and activist in Northern Virginia and was the first woman senator to represent the Fairfax area. In 1968 she joined the Fairfax County Democratic Committee and served as its chair from 1976 to 1980. In that same year she was hired as long serving Senator Adelrad L. Brault's (1966-1982) legislative aid. Two years later, Senator Brault retired and endorsed Miller's candidacy for the post. Miller's opponent in 1983 was three-term Republican mayor of Fairfax City John W. Russell, whom Miller disagreed with over his opposition to the Equal Rights Act and negative comments about women serving in combat. Miller lost the election by one percent of the vote. During the interim between her candidacies, Miller remained active in state and local politics. Virginia Governor Charles S. Robb appointed her to the State Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board (1982- 1988). The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors appointed her to the Child Abuse Prevention Task Force (1984-1987). She was also hired as legislative consultant to the Virginia Federation of Business and Professional Women (1986-1987). Her activism in mental health, family and community services, and women's rights carried over into her term as Virginia senator. In 1987 Miller ran for a second time against Russell, and maintained strong support from feminists and was endorsed by the National Women's Political Caucus of Northern Virginia. Narrowly defeating Russell by 180 votes, Miller set off on an ambitious and successful freshman term. She was the only freshman to receive four committee assignments, the only woman to serve on the Education and Health Committee, and was the first Virginia legislator to serve on the Labor Committee of the National Conference of State Legislators. While a senator, Miller was assigned to four standing committees: Education and Health, General Laws, Local Government, and Rehabilitation and Social Services. She was further assigned to several legislative subcommittees, such as the Parental Drug Exposure and Abuse Committee and the Early Intervention Services for Handicapped Infants and Toddlers Committee. During her first and second sessions (1988-1989) Miller focused on issues dealing with mental health and substance abuse. She introduced many bills and several were passed. One successful bill allowed future funding for mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services; another allowed the study of the criminal prosecution of individuals who abuse patients of state facilities for the mentally disabled. One piece of the latter bill established of the State Board of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services, which developed regulations defining abuse and facilitated prosecution of people who abused others with disabilities. Miller successfully amended the state budget by two million dollars for use by mental health services, and ensured that state funding would follow the six-year plan established by the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse. The dominating concern of Miller's 1990 and 1991 sessions was the nationally covered Virginia Military Institute controversy. The U.S. Department of Justice sued the Commonwealth of Virginia for denying admittance to a woman who had applied to VMI. Virginia Attorney General Mary Sue Terry stood behind VMI's decision not to enroll women at the traditionally all-male institution. Miller objected to the practice and considered it sexist and unconstitutional, especially because the school was publicly funded. In response to this controversy, Miller introduced legislation stating that "all public institutions of higher education shall admit qualified students without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, or political affiliation." After the VMI controversy, Miller continued to legislate for mental health, women's rights, and family services. Her successful legislation includes the consideration of a defendant's mental health in death penalty cases, the regulation of advertising by licensed treatment facilities for the mentally ill, and authorization for Fairfax County and Fairfax City to regulate child care services and facilities. In addition to this legislation, Miller also introduced legislation that designated April 22, 1990 as Earth Day in Virginia. Other achievements during her first term include a public-private partnership on pilot projects testing the use of natural gas in Virginia Department of Transportation vehicles, simplified procedures for citizens to obtain government information, and increased civil penalties for zoning code violations. Miller attempted reelection in 1991, focusing on education and abortion issues, but lost to Republican opponent Jane H. Woods. The Emile F. Miller Papers contain materials pertaining to her service in the Virginia State Legislature. Included in the collection are campaign material, subject files, bills and resolutions, correspondence, committee information, constituent files, and information on the Virginia Military Institute controversy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Miller, Emily F. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1987-1991 Relation A related resource https://scrc.gmu.edu/finding_aids/miller.html Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Note from the Chair of the ERA Ratification Council to Virginia State Senator, Emilie F. Miller Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1988-03-04 Description An account of the resource Note from the Chair of Virginia's Equal Rights Amendment Ratification Council to Virginia State Senator Emilie F. Miller thanking her for supporting the ERA. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Miller, Emilie F. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Emilie F. Miller papers, C0048, Box 5, Folder 1 Emilie F. Miller papers, C0048 Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Equal Rights Amendment Ratification Council Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 page Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource "This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s)." Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C0048B05F01_001