Oversized Materials
Scope note
The Oversized materials series contains an oversized photograph, certificates and plaques of the many awards and honors bestowed upon Jones for her dedication to librarianship over the years. There are also professional degrees, secondary school certificates, honorary certificates, and awards from various institutuions and organizations. Of particular note among the awards she received, is The Melvil Dewey Award. There are also some memorabilia items within this series such as Jones's eyeglasses, the audio tape of her funeral, and her academic tam.
Dates
- Creation: 1912-1985
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1970 - 1980
Extent
From the Collection: 18.5 Linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The awards and plaques are arranged chronologically, while the memorabilia is arranged alphabetically.
See also
See also Awards and Degrees subseries of the Personal Papers Series as well as the Photographs series for similar items.
Creator
- From the Collection: Jones, Virginia Lacy (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc. Repository