ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Library to showcase historical archives for first time since 50th anniversary
The ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Community College (ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï) Library is set to open its historical archives to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 4 for the first time since the college’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2017.
As part of the showcase, the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Library is inviting alumni, former administrators, and friends of the college to provide historical feedback for documents, photos, and other media dating back to the college’s opening.
“We wanted to create a truly immersive experience for the public to enjoy,” said Instruction Librarian, Ruth Slagle. “ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï has been a pillar of the community for over five decades, with many of our graduates continuing to work and live in West Tennessee. We wanted a way to invite them out, experience the rich history the college has to offer, and maybe even help point out some of the unknowns within our own collection.”
Featured memorabilia will include architectural history, original scrapbooks, yearbooks, the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Pageant photographs and memorabilia, The Pioneer and the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ïman, clubs and athletics posters, and so much more.
The showcase will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on October 4th to interact with the collection and to provide historical feedback. The collection will then be displayed for viewing from Oct. 16 – Nov. 3 for the community to enjoy.
The ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Library is located on the Jackson Campus at 2046 North Parkway, Jackson.
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