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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This report discusses the need for more African American students in the library field, as well as measures taken to combat this problem.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
ALA AD HOC Committee on Opportunities for Negro Students in the Library Profession Report, June 27, 1967
Date Created
1967
Description
This report discusses the need for more African American students in the library field, as well as measures taken to combat this problem.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
ALA Black Caucus Membership Directory
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
ALA Black Caucus Membership Directory, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
ALA Black Caucus Membership Directory
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
The document includes a timeline of Arna Bontemps' life and accomplishments with citations for his books.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Arna Bontemps Remembered, circa 1973
Date Created
1967/1978
Description
The document includes a timeline of Arna Bontemps' life and accomplishments with citations for his books.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Atlanta University Campus Report covering Virginia Lacy Jones' appointment as the first director of the AUC's Woodruff Library.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
The Atlanta University Campus Report, December 14, 1981
Date Created
1981-12-14
Description
Atlanta University Campus Report covering Virginia Lacy Jones' appointment as the first director of the AUC's Woodruff Library.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Students receive instruction in a classroom setting. Written on verso: Supervised study in the Atlanta University School of Library Service. Standing near front of picture is Dr. Virginia Lacy Jones, Director of the School. Also standing [are?] two instructors, Miss Lillie K. Daly and Mrs. Hallie B. Brooks.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
AUSLIS Students and Faculty in Class, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Students receive instruction in a classroom setting. Written on verso: Supervised study in the Atlanta University School of Library Service. Standing near front of picture is Dr. Virginia Lacy Jones, Director of the School. Also standing [are?] two instructors, Miss Lillie K. Daly and Mrs. Hallie B. Brooks.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Members of Beta Phi Mu gather for an event. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (1strow; 1st right)
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Event, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Members of Beta Phi Mu gather for an event. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (1strow; 1st right)
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Three people stand at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Three people stand at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Three men talk at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Three men talk at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A woman speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A woman speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
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).
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones with three other women at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (3rd left).
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones attends a Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones attends a Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones reads at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (left).
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones reads at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (left).
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones at a Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (right).
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones at a Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (right).
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People stand at the Beta Phi Mu initiation.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People stand at the Beta Phi Mu initiation.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People sit around a table at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People sit around a table at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People sit around a table at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People sit around a table at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones attends a Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones attends a Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People sit around a table at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People sit around a table at the Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
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.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Program, 1962
Date Created
1962
Description
A program for an initiation ceremony for the Beta Phi Mu Zeta Chapter at Atlanta University's School of Library Services.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A Beta Phi Mu initiation program.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Beta Phi Mu Program, 1970
Date Created
1905-05-23
Description
A Beta Phi Mu initiation program.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers