Virginia Lacy Jones (b. 1912 - d. 1984) was a librarian, educator, author, and among library educators known as
Mar 23, 2020

Virginia Lacy Jones Papers

Virginia Lacy Jones (b. 1912 - d. 1984) was a librarian, educator, author, and among library educators known as "the Dean of Deans." She dedicated almost fifty years of her life to the library profession, thirty-six of which she spent as Dean of the School of Library Service at Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University). Her career began at Atlanta University in 1939 as Catalog Librarian in Trevor Arnett Library.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
55 Objects displayed
AllCollectionsObjects
  1. Browse Repository
  2. Archival Collections
  3. Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A program for an initiation ceremony for the Beta Phi Mu Zeta Chapter at Atlanta University's School of Library Services.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Program, Zeta Chapter, July 25, 1984
Date Created
1984
Description
A program for an initiation ceremony for the Beta Phi Mu Zeta Chapter at Atlanta University's School of Library Services.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Atlanta University Campus Report covering Virginia Lacy Jones' appointment as the first director of the AUC's Woodruff Library.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
The Atlanta University Campus Report, December 14, 1981
Date Created
1981-12-14
Description
Atlanta University Campus Report covering Virginia Lacy Jones' appointment as the first director of the AUC's Woodruff Library.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
An invitation to a reception for Virginia Lacy Jones ad director of the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Invitation to Virginia Lacy Jones' Appointment as Director, Tuesday, December 8, 1981
Date Created
1981-12-08
Description
An invitation to a reception for Virginia Lacy Jones ad director of the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A program For Virginia Lacy Jones' Appointment as Director of the Woodruff library.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Program For Virginia Lacy Jones' Appointment as Director, Tuesday, December 8, 1981
Date Created
1981-12-08
Description
A program For Virginia Lacy Jones' Appointment as Director of the Woodruff library.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A woman speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones at Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1980
Date Created
1980/1990
Description
A woman speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A woman speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones at Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1980
Date Created
1980/1990
Description
A woman speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones at Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1980
Date Created
1980/1990
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Three women attend Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Three women at Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1980
Date Created
1980/1990
Description
Three women attend Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A pamphlet from the Virginia Lacy Jones exhibit.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones Exhibit Pamphlet, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
A pamphlet from the Virginia Lacy Jones exhibit.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A program for a reunion luncheon.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Hampton Institute Library School Reunion Luncheon Program, Saturday, May 21, 1977
Date Created
1977-05-21
Description
A program for a reunion luncheon.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A program for an event celebrating Hallie Beachem Brooks' work at Atlanta University.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A Tribute to Hallie Beachem Brooks, May 13, 1977
Date Created
1977-05-13
Description
A program for an event celebrating Hallie Beachem Brooks' work at Atlanta University.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
ALA Black Caucus Membership Directory
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
ALA Black Caucus Membership Directory, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
ALA Black Caucus Membership Directory
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones works in her office. Written on Verso: Virginia L. Jones at work [ALISLIS?].
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones in Office, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones works in her office. Written on Verso: Virginia L. Jones at work [ALISLIS?].
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones with Edward A. Jones and Halle Brooks at ALA sponsored event. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (left), Edward A. Jones (2nd row; 2nd from left), Hallie Brooks (2nd row right).
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones and Others, 1973
Date Created
1970/1975
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones with Edward A. Jones and Halle Brooks at ALA sponsored event. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (left), Edward A. Jones (2nd row; 2nd from left), Hallie Brooks (2nd row right).
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Hallie Brooks sits at a table. Written on recto: Jun 69
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Hallie Brooks, June 1969
Date Created
1969-06
Description
Hallie Brooks sits at a table. Written on recto: Jun 69
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
The document includes a timeline of Arna Bontemps' life and accomplishments with citations for his books.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Arna Bontemps Remembered, circa 1973
Date Created
1967/1978
Description
The document includes a timeline of Arna Bontemps' life and accomplishments with citations for his books.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
This report discusses the need for more African American students in the library field, as well as measures taken to combat this problem.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
ALA AD HOC Committee on Opportunities for Negro Students in the Library Profession Report, June 27, 1967
Date Created
1967
Description
This report discusses the need for more African American students in the library field, as well as measures taken to combat this problem.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A program for an initiation ceremony for the Beta Phi Mu Zeta Chapter at Atlanta University's School of Library Services.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Program, 1962
Date Created
1962
Description
A program for an initiation ceremony for the Beta Phi Mu Zeta Chapter at Atlanta University's School of Library Services.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones with a group of women in a living room.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones with Others, December 1961
Date Created
1961-12
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones with a group of women in a living room.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones at an Alumni Banquet. Written on recto: HESS Atlantic City N.J. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (2nd row; 6th right)
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones at Alumni Banquet, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones at an Alumni Banquet. Written on recto: HESS Atlantic City N.J. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (2nd row; 6th right)
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers