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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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
A program for an event celebrating Hallie Beachem Brooks' work at Atlanta University.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A Tribute to Hallie Beachem Brooks, May 13, 1977
Date Created
1977-05-13
Description
A program for an event celebrating Hallie Beachem Brooks' work at Atlanta University.
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
A pamphlet from the Virginia Lacy Jones exhibit.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones Exhibit Pamphlet, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
A pamphlet from the Virginia Lacy Jones exhibit.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
An invitation to a reception for Virginia Lacy Jones ad director of the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Invitation to Virginia Lacy Jones' Appointment as Director, Tuesday, December 8, 1981
Date Created
1981-12-08
Description
An invitation to a reception for Virginia Lacy Jones ad director of the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
A program For Virginia Lacy Jones' Appointment as Director of the Woodruff library.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Program For Virginia Lacy Jones' Appointment as Director, Tuesday, December 8, 1981
Date Created
1981-12-08
Description
A program For Virginia Lacy Jones' Appointment as Director of the Woodruff library.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
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.
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
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, Zeta Chapter, July 25, 1984
Date Created
1984
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 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 woman speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones at Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1980
Date Created
1980/1990
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
A woman speaks at Beta Phi Mu initiation ceremony.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones at Beta Phi Mu Initiation, circa 1980
Date Created
1980/1990
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
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 attends a library school event. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (left).
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Virginia Lacy Jones at a Library School Event, circa 1956
Date Created
1951/1961
Description
Virginia Lacy Jones attends a library school event. Written on verso: Virginia L. Jones (left).
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American women
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People talk at a library school event.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People at Library School Event, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
People talk at a library school event.
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
People look over some books at a library school event.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Library School Event, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People look over some books at a library school event.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People look over some books at a library school event.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
Library School Event, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People look over some books at a library school event.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People attend a library school event.
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers
People at a Library School Event, circa 1956
Date Created
1951/1961
Description
People attend a library school event.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Virginia Lacy Jones Papers