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.

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  • Decade = 1970-1979
  • Subjects = African American universities and colleges
Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Hampton Institute Library School Reunion Luncheon Program, Saturday, May 21, 1977 1977-05-21 A program for a reunion luncheon. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A Tribute to Hallie Beachem Brooks, May 13, 1977 1977-05-13 A program for an event celebrating Hallie Beachem Brooks' work at Atlanta University. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
ALA Black Caucus Membership Directory, circa 1975 1970/1980 ALA Black Caucus Membership Directory African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones and Others, 1973 1970/1975 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). African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Arna Bontemps Remembered, circa 1973 1967/1978 The document includes a timeline of Arna Bontemps' life and accomplishments with citations for his books. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Program, 1970 1905-05-23 A Beta Phi Mu initiation program. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers