American Association of University Women Accretion: The original donation of the papers of the Mississippi Division of the American Association of University Women occurred in the late 1980s, and the organization has continued to add accretions since that time. The 2014 accretions included banners from conferences and branch documents. (Gift of the Mississippi Division ofRead the story …
Jesse L. White honors parents with library endowment
May 26, 2015 by
When Jesse L. White Jr. began thinking about establishing a memorial for his parents at the University of Mississippi, he quickly settled on the J.D. Williams Library as the natural choice. “I’ve always considered the library to be the heart of a university,” said White, who earned a bachelor’s degree in history and political scienceRead the story …
Ambassadors promote library with events, projects
May 26, 2015 by
A small group of UM students has organized Library Ambassadors, a voluntary program that is raising awareness of the University Libraries’ resources. “The goals of the Library Ambassadors are to facilitate communication between University Libraries’ administration and student body, to represent and promote the library at campus events, and to advocate for and raise awarenessRead the story …
UM Archives Celebrates Arts and Entertainment
May 26, 2015 by
The University of Mississippi’s Archives and Special Collections is presenting a major exhibition of entertainment memorabilia spanning several decades and featuring items from three Mississippians who achieved fame as entertainment writers and critics. Titled “Entertainment Collectors, Authors and Critics: Selections from the Mamie and Ellis Nassour Arts & Entertainment, Stark Young and Herschel Brickell Collections,” the exhibitionRead the story …
Library campaign surpasses goal
May 26, 2015 by
The J.D. Williams Library’s crowdfunding campaign has surpassed its $20,000 goal to create a video-production suite dubbed Studio One. The campaign launched in March on the IGNITE Ole Miss website, a crowdfunding source that allowed anyone to donate. Ole Miss Athletics matched each individual donation, doubling each contribution. Studio One will make it possible forRead the story …
Artstor Now Available
Worldwide digital database made possible through various donations
November 13, 2014 by
The Artstor Digital Library is now available through the J.D. Williams Library at the University of Mississippi. The resource was made possible through different funding sources, including the University Museum, Department of Classics, Department of Art, Department of Philosophy, Office of the Provost, College of Liberal Arts and the Library and a private donor. ItRead the story …
New Civil War and Slavery Database ‘A Treasure Trove’
November 13, 2014 by
The John D. Williams Library has access to two new databases on the history of slavery and the Civil War, collections described as a “treasure trove of rare, unique historical materials.” The new databases are part of the American Antiquarian Society’s collection and are accessible to all UM students, faculty and staff through the library’sRead the story …
Ross’ Gifts Enrich Special Collections
Late researcher posthumously donates valuable documents to University Libraries
November 13, 2014 by
Carolyn Jones Ross’s devotion to research was matched perfectly to her commitment to the University of Mississippi Libraries. Her combined loves yielded two gifts to UM’s Archives and Special Collections this year. The Carolyn Jones Ross Memorial Collection began last March with an initial gift of primary documents from Jacob Thompson and his family. IncludedRead the story …