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 = 1960-1969
Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones in Office, circa 1975 1970/1980 Virginia Lacy Jones works in her office. Written on Verso: Virginia L. Jones at work [ALISLIS?]. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Hallie Brooks, June 1969 1969-06 Hallie Brooks sits at a table. Written on recto: Jun 69 African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
ALA AD HOC Committee on Opportunities for Negro Students in the Library Profession Report, June 27, 1967 1967 This report discusses the need for more African American students in the library field, as well as measures taken to combat this problem. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Program, 1962 1962 A program for an initiation ceremony for the Beta Phi Mu Zeta Chapter at Atlanta University's School of Library Services. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones with Others, December 1961 1961-12 Virginia Lacy Jones with a group of women in a living room. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones at Alumni Banquet, circa 1965 1960/1970 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) African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965 1960/1970 Three people stand at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965 1960/1970 Three men talk at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965 1960/1970 A woman speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Library School Event, circa 1965 1960/1970 People look over some books at a library school event. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Library School Event, circa 1965 1960/1970 People look over some books at a library school event. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965 1960/1970 Virginia Lacy Jones with three other women at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (3rd left). African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965 1960/1970 Virginia Lacy Jones attends a Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965 1960/1970 Virginia Lacy Jones reads at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (left). African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965 1960/1970 Virginia Lacy Jones at a Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (right). African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965 1960/1970 People stand at the Beta Phi Mu initiation. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965 1960/1970 People sit around a table at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965 1960/1970 People sit around a table at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965 1960/1970 Virginia Lacy Jones attends a Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965 1960/1970 People sit around a table at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers