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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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
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.
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
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Atlanta University Campus Report covering Virginia Lacy Jones' appointment as the first director of the AUC's Woodruff Library.
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
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
An invitation to a reception for Virginia Lacy Jones ad director of the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.
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 Papers
A program For Virginia Lacy Jones' Appointment as Director of the Woodruff library.
Virginia Lacy Jones at Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1980
1980/1990
A woman speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A woman speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones at Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1980
1980/1990
A woman speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A woman speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones at Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1980
1980/1990
Virginia Lacy Jones speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Three women at Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1980
1980/1990
Three women attend Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Three women attend Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
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
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A pamphlet from the Virginia Lacy Jones exhibit.
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
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A program for an event celebrating Hallie Beachem Brooks' work at Atlanta University.
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 Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones works in her office. Written on Verso: Virginia L. Jones at work [ALISLIS?].
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
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.
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 Papers
A program for an initiation ceremony for the Beta Phi Mu Zeta Chapter at Atlanta University's School of Library Services.
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
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Three people stand at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
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
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Three men talk at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
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
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A woman speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
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
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People look over some books at a library school event.
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
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People look over some books at a library school event.
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
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).
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
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones attends a Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones.