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Gladys Pannell Correspondence
Digital reproduction of postcard from Gladys Pannell to Jones Memorial Library and response from the library dated 11 October 1950.
In her message, Pannell requests information about what facilities are available to "colored" patrons in Lynchburg,…
In her message, Pannell requests information about what facilities are available to "colored" patrons in Lynchburg,…
Mrs. George M. Jones and Her 'Monumental Reality'
Article about the history of Jones Memorial Library published in Lynch's Ferry Magazine
Report of Dunbar Branch January 1924
Scanned image of the Jones Memorial Library's Report of Dunbar Branch for January 1924 submitted by Anne Spencer and R.D. Harris.
The Dunbar Branch was opened in 1924 in the Dunbar High School in Lynchburg and was the first branch of the Jones…
The Dunbar Branch was opened in 1924 in the Dunbar High School in Lynchburg and was the first branch of the Jones…
Anne Spencer Resignation Letter
Digital reproduction of resignation letter and envelope from Anne Spencer to Jane Maud Campbell, director of Jones Memorial Library. The letter is dated 1946.
In the letter, Spencer resigns from her position as librarian of the Dunbar Branch at…
In the letter, Spencer resigns from her position as librarian of the Dunbar Branch at…
Dunbar Branch February 1924 Report
Digital reproduction of the February 1924 branch report by librarian Anne Spencer for the Jones Memorial Library Dunbar Branch. This report was the second monthly report issued for the branch, and the first report with Spencer as sole author.
Lyle Stuart Letter
Digital reproduction of a letter from Lyle Stuart to Jones Memorial Library trustees dated 10 October 1947.
In the letter, Stuart advocates for integration of the library's services and facilities.
In the letter, Stuart advocates for integration of the library's services and facilities.
Theological Seminary postcard
Scanned image of a postcard sent to Jones Memorial Library regarding racial segregation of library facilities. The card was sent from Connecticut and the text read "We have heard on radio over & over again that students of Colored Theological…
Hampton Institute Library School list
Scanned images of a handwritten list entitled "Hampton Institute Library School Stories About Negroes for Children list". This item is part of Jones Memorial Library Manuscript Collection 1396, the Dunbar High School Library Papers.
The list is…
The list is…
Dunbar Branch book purchase list
Scanned images of a three page handwritten list stamped "Dunbar Branch" containing the surnames of authors and titles. The list appears to include titles that the library purchased for the Dunbar Branch collection in 1945.
This list is part of…
This list is part of…
Woman's Community Club Letter to Maud Campbell
Digital reproduction of a handwritten letter from the Woman's Community Club of Lynchburg to Jane Maud Campbell, Head Librarian of Jones Memorial Library.
The letter was written in April 1946 seeking relocation of the Dunbar Branch library…
The letter was written in April 1946 seeking relocation of the Dunbar Branch library…