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Russell Library Remembers George J. Berry

George J. Berry, one of the most significant figures in the modernization of the City of Atlanta’s governance and a beloved public servant, passed away on September 7, 2019.

New Exhibit Travels Back to 1979

There are some moments in history that become powerful touchstones, revisited to reflect and inform a better understanding of the present day. The Russell Library has developed a periodic exhibit series, Now and Then, to revisit pivotal years in modern American history. This summer we invite you to travel back to 1979!

Russell Library Host Nationally Touring Exhibition

The stories of ordinary children who faced extraordinary circumstances can inspire children today to fight discrimination and intolerance.

UGA Press and UGA Libraries Awarded NEH Grants

Congratulations to our folks who recently received National Endowment for the Humanities grants.

Civic Knowledge, Civic Power 2019 to Explore Hot-Button Political Issues

This April the Richard B. Russell Library invites attendees to dive into several topical, hot-button political issues during its annual Civic Knowledge, Civic Power series.

The Russell Library Remembers Miss Eunice Mixon

Eunice L. Mixon, one of the most colorful characters in Georgia political history, passed away on November 22. She was laid to rest yesterday after a funeral service at the First Baptist Church of Tifton. “Miss Eunice,” a mainstay of civic life and Georgia politics for more than four decades, was 87 years old.

The Russell Library Remembers Lonnie King

Access to archival materials at Special Collections Libraries limited Saturday, March 9

The UGA campus will not have internet for most of the day on Saturday, March 9th.

UGA Collaboration Earns National Council on Public History Award

A University of Georgia collaboration that presented Georgia’s incarceration history in an exhibition and on stage is being honored as one of the top public history projects in the nation.

Mary Frances Early documentary showing Feb 6

The documentary Mary Frances Early: The Quiet Trailblazer will be shown  Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the Tate Student Center Theater. A reception will be held at 5 p.m., followed by the documentary at 6 p.m.