Virginia Lacy Jones (b. 1912 - d. 1984) was a librarian, educator, author, and among library educators known as
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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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Beta Phi Mu Program, Zeta Chapter, July 25, 1984 1984 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
The Atlanta University Campus Report, December 14, 1981 1981-12-14 Atlanta University Campus Report covering Virginia Lacy Jones' appointment as the first director of the AUC's Woodruff Library. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Invitation to Virginia Lacy Jones' Appointment as Director, Tuesday, December 8, 1981 1981-12-08 An invitation to a reception for Virginia Lacy Jones ad director of the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Program For Virginia Lacy Jones' Appointment as Director, Tuesday, December 8, 1981 1981-12-08 A program For Virginia Lacy Jones' Appointment as Director of the Woodruff library. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones Exhibit Pamphlet, 1980 1980 A pamphlet from the Virginia Lacy Jones exhibit. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
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
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
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
Beta Phi Mu Program, Zeta Chapter, 1960 1960 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
Librarian's Section Kentucky Negro Education Association Program, 1950 1950 Program for the "Books are Bridges" event. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Delta Sigma Theta Bookmobile Booklet, 1950 1950 Program advertising the Delta Sigma Theta bookmobile. African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Sadie P. Delaney Woman of the Year Program, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, February 24, 1949 1949 Written on recto: My Virginia To one I love so very much, one I feel as tho she were a daughter and [one who shares?] my ideas and hope. Sadie Delaney African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
North Carolina Negro Library Association Program vol. 1 no. 5, 1946 1946 The Atlanta University's Campus Report detailing Virginia Lacy Jones' appointment as the director of the Woodruff library. 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