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Special Collections Community Events and Tours Suspended
The University of Georgia Libraries have suspended tours and community events in the Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries through March 29. The decision is in accordance with the University System of Georgia decision to suspend classes at UGA and other universities amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Read MoreCampus and Community Partners Host 4th Annual School Lunch Competition
Local chefs will once again take on the School Lunch Challenge March 24, creating tasty dishes that meet USDA
Read More"White Ribbon Army: Women’s Crusade Against the Saloon"
“White Ribbon Army: Women’s Crusade Against the Saloon” takes a look at the Temperance Movement of the 19th century.
Read MoreSpecial Collections Libraries closed Monday, MLK Day
The University of Georgia, including the Russell Special Collections Libraries, will be closed Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Read MoreSpecial Collections Libraries to close for holidays
The Russell Special Collections Libraries will be closed for winter break beginning Saturday, Dec. 23. The Libraries, along with the rest of the University of Georgia, will re-open Jan. 2. Happy Holidays!
Read More"A Rush to Judgment" Explores Overlooked Piece of the Warren Commission
When: 4:30-6:30pm, Thursday November 16th. Where: Auditorium of the Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries at the University of Georgia
Read MoreUGA Libraries sponsor Home Movie Day at the Russell Special Collections Libraries
Amateur films and filmmaking will be the stars of the day Oct. 21 when National Home Movie Day 2017 will be observed in Athens at the UGA Special Collections Libraries.
Read More“Spirited: Prohibition in America" Opens at Richard B. Russell Library
During the era of Prohibition Americans could no longer manufacture, sell, or transport intoxicating beverages. Spirited: Prohibition in America, a new exhibition opening Sept.
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