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Lecture to Spotlight Ongoing Ethics Debate in U. S. Congress

Can the American Congress be ethical in an age of intense par

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.

New Exhibit Spotlights the Mighty Peanut

Campus 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

"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.

Special 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.

Special 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!   

"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  

UGA 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.

“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.