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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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
Three people stand at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Three people stand at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Three men talk at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Three men talk 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
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
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
People look over some books at a library school event.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Library School Event, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People look over some books at a library school event.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People look over some books at a library school event.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Library School Event, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People look over some books at a library school event.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones with three other women at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (3rd left).
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones with three other women at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (3rd left).
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones attends a Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones attends a Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones reads at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (left).
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones reads at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (left).
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones at a Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (right).
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones at a Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (right).
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People stand at the Beta Phi Mu initiation.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People stand at the Beta Phi Mu initiation.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People sit around a table at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People sit around a table at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People sit around a table at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People sit around a table at the 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 attends a Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones attends a Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People sit around a table at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People sit around a table at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
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, Zeta Chapter, 1960
Date Created
1960
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
Alumni walk down the sidewalk in a group.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
SLIS Alumni Tour, May 1956
Date Created
1956-05
Description
Alumni walk down the sidewalk in a group.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Alumni walk down the sidewalk in a group.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
SLIS Alumni Tour, May 1956
Date Created
1956-05
Description
Alumni walk down the sidewalk in a group.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones receiving an award with flowers and a kiss.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones Receives an Award, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones receiving an award with flowers and a kiss.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Sadie P. Delaney. Written on recto: To Virginia, My dearest friend, S.P.D. Dec, 1955. Written on verso: Sadie P. Delaney
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Sadie P. Delaney, December 1955
Date Created
1955-12
Description
Sadie P. Delaney. Written on recto: To Virginia, My dearest friend, S.P.D. Dec, 1955. Written on verso: Sadie P. Delaney
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones with graduates of the Atlanta University's library and information science program.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones and Graduates, 1955
Date Created
1955
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones with graduates of the Atlanta University's library and information science program.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones attends a library school event. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (left).
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones at a Library School Event, circa 1956
Date Created
1951/1961
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones attends a library school event. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (left).
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People attend a library school event.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People at a Library School Event, circa 1956
Date Created
1951/1961
Description
People attend a library school event.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones reclines in a chair.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones in a chair, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones reclines in a chair.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People talk at a library school event.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People at Library School Event, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
People talk at a library school event.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Members of Beta Phi Mu gather for an event. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (1strow; 1st right)
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Event, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Members of Beta Phi Mu gather for an event. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (1strow; 1st right)
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Students receive instruction in a classroom setting. Written on verso: Supervised study in the Atlanta University School of Library Service. Standing near front of picture is Dr. Virginia Lacy Jones, Director of the School. Also standing [are?] two instructors, Miss Lillie K. Daly and Mrs. Hallie B. Brooks.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
AUSLIS Students and Faculty in Class, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Students receive instruction in a classroom setting. Written on verso: Supervised study in the Atlanta University School of Library Service. Standing near front of picture is Dr. Virginia Lacy Jones, Director of the School. Also standing [are?] two instructors, Miss Lillie K. Daly and Mrs. Hallie B. Brooks.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A group of Alumni and Virginia Lacy Jones sit together at a reception. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (head of table).
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
SLIS Alumni Reception, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
A group of Alumni and Virginia Lacy Jones sit together at a reception. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (head of table).
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Alumni eat and talk at a reception. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (head of table).
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
SLIS Alumni Reception, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Alumni eat and talk at a reception. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (head of table).
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Program for the "Books are Bridges" event.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Librarian's Section Kentucky Negro Education Association Program, 1950
Date Created
1950
Description
Program for the "Books are Bridges" event.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Program advertising the Delta Sigma Theta bookmobile.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Delta Sigma Theta Bookmobile Booklet, 1950
Date Created
1950
Description
Program advertising the Delta Sigma Theta bookmobile.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers