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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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
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Sadie P. Delaney Woman of the Year Program, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, February 24, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
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
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
The Atlanta University's Campus Report detailing Virginia Lacy Jones' appointment as the director of the Woodruff library.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
North Carolina Negro Library Association Program vol. 1 no. 5, 1946
Date Created
1946
Description
The Atlanta University's Campus Report detailing Virginia Lacy Jones' appointment as the director of the Woodruff library.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
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Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Portrait of Virginia Lacy Jones.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Portrait of Virginia Lacy Jones, circa 1945
Date Created
1940/1950
Description
Portrait of Virginia Lacy Jones.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women
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Virginia Lacy Jones Papers