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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  • Subjects = African American women
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
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
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
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
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 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
Sadie P. Delaney, December 1955 1955-12 Sadie P. Delaney. Written on recto: To Virginia, My dearest friend, S.P.D. Dec, 1955. Written on verso: Sadie P. Delaney African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones and Graduates, 1955 1955 Virginia Lacy Jones with graduates of the Atlanta University's library and information science program. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones at a Library School Event, circa 1956 1951/1961 Virginia Lacy Jones attends a library school event. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (left). African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones in a chair, circa 1955 1950/1960 Virginia Lacy Jones reclines in a chair. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Portrait of Virginia Lacy Jones, circa 1945 1940/1950 Portrait of Virginia Lacy Jones. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones and Family, circa 1930 1925/1935 Virginia Lacy Jones and her family sit in the grass. African American librarians, African American women, African American families Virginia Lacy Jones Papers