A unique traveling exhibition celebrating the 400th anniversary of the first printing of the King James Bible in 1611 is coming to the University of Mississippi. “Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible” will be on display at the J.D. Williams Library beginning May 29. The exhibit examines the little-known storyRead the story …
Message from the Dean
May 24, 2012 by
Dear Friends, I want to remind you of a special summer destination – the university library! This summer, as reported in this newsletter, we will be hosting the “Manifold Greatness” traveling exhibit from May 29th through June 29th. This traveling exhibition, which marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, was made possible byRead the story …
Thanks for your support
May 24, 2012 by
Thank you. We will never have enough opportunities to stop and say thank you for your support. You help strengthen and expand both the University Libraries and the University of Mississippi. And you do it in so many ways. Many of you help support the growth of our collection through the Friends of the LibraryRead the story …
Exhibits and Events
May 24, 2012 by
“We Shall Always March Ahead:” Mississippi and the Civil Rights Movement through October 2012 Faulkner Room, J.D. Williams Library “Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible” May 29-June 29, 2012 First Floor, J.D. Williams Library “Manifold Greatness”: Opening Reception Friday, June 1 • 4 p.m. Lecture: Pilkington Room, Second Floor ReceptionRead the story …
Wednesday workshops offer valuable instruction
May 24, 2012 by
The J.D. Williams Library is offering Wednesday workshops for students, faculty and staff at the university. “These workshops are designed to help our patrons access and use our library resources with hands-on practice in our instruction classrooms,” said Ruth Mirtz, reference librarian. “We design all of the workshops to support research and library skills, butRead the story …
Award-winning journalist donates papers
May 24, 2012 by
Curtis Wilkie, award-winning journalist and author, is giving back to the University of Mississippi through donations to Archives and Special Collections. “I’ve donated my papers to the J.D. Williams Library because of my loyalty to my alma mater and my love for Ole Miss,” said Wilkie, Kelly G. Cook Chair and associate professor of journalism.Read the story …
Brown bag lectures focus on civil rights
May 24, 2012 by
The J.D. Williams Library hosted a series of brown bag lectures that focused on civil rights in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the enrollment of the University of Mississippi’s first African-American student, James Meredith.
Best-selling author gives manuscripts to Archives and Special Collections
May 24, 2012 by
Charlaine Harris, author of the books that inspired the HBO series “True Blood,” has donated several edited manuscripts to Archives and Special Collections at the University of Mississippi’s J.D. Williams Library. “Though I’ve lived in many wonderful places in the South, it only seemed right that my work found a home in Mississippi, my stateRead the story …
Exhibit coincides with Faulkner anniversary
May 24, 2012 by
The J.D. Williams Library is presenting a new exhibit in conjunction with the 39th annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference and the 50th anniversary of William Faulkner’s death. The exhibit, “Faulkner and Mississippi,” will include photographs and reproductions of the renowned author’s manuscripts. “I encourage people to come to see Faulkner materials,” said Jennifer Ford, directorRead the story …
Jazz legend’s son donates records to UM
May 24, 2012 by
Mose Allison may not “worry about a thing,” and he doesn’t have to worry about a home for his albums, either. His son, John, has donated 40 records to the Blues Archive at the University of Mississippi. The 83-year-old composer, poet, pianist and vocalist Mose Allison was born in Tippo, in Tallahatchie County. He hasRead the story …