Celia Walker

An exhibit currently on display at Vanderbilt’s Central Library explores the lesser-known history of some of the university’s earliest students. Cherokee and Chickasaw Students at Vanderbilt, 1885–1899 is the result of research led by Daniel Sharfstein, Dick and Martha Lansden Professor of Law, professor… Read More

In 2022, as Vanderbilt’s 150th anniversary approached, recent graduates Allen Zeng, BA’23, and Richard Zhang, BA’23, set out to capture the essence of the university by photographing its community members. Collaborating with Professor of Art Vesna Pavlović and librarian Yvonne Boyer, the two developed the “Vanderbilt Self-Portrait” project, which is… Read More

As Vanderbilt began renovating Kirkland Hall in 2022 in anticipation of the Sesquicentennial celebration this year, a tantalizing piece of history awaited construction crews. In its cornerstone was a time capsule, interred in 1874 when the building was still known as the Main Building. Shortly before the capsule was… Read More

For all you have done for Vandy, it is clear that you are a Commodore for life. Thank you. We invite you to continue inspiring others in our community by designating the libraries this Giving Day by using this link. As a valued member of our giving community,… Read More

The Heard Libraries nurture and inspire the next generation of leaders in America to be savvy consumers of information, research, and technology. We embrace the Chancellor’s vision of Crescere aude, daring to grow as we honor our historic commitment to provide access to inspiring collections and at the… Read More

Please join us Thursday, February 16, Noon–1:00 p.m. in the Central Library Community Room for a moderated lunchtime panel (lunch served first come, first serve) on the life of one of the most well-known American librarians and experts in illuminated manuscripts in the early-mid twentieth century, Belle da Costa Greene,… Read More

Please join us Tuesday, February 14, Noon–1:00 p.m. in the libraries’ Special Collections for a reception catered by Hattie B’s for the exhibition, The Reinvented Life of Belle da Costa Greene. One of the most well-known American librarians and experts in illuminated manuscripts in the early-mid twentieth century, Belle… Read More

Manuscripts and photographs pertaining to the Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike from the Reverend James M. Lawson Papers are now available in Jstor to campus scholars. On February 1, 1968, Echol Cole and Robert Walker, two sanitation workers for the city of Memphis, were crushed to death in a garbage… Read More

The libraries are pleased to announce a timely exhibition on the life of Reverend James M. Lawson, Jr. now on display in Central Library’s foyer and on an accompanying online exhibition.  The exhibition contains documents, photographs and realia from more than seven decades of Lawson’s life which capture moments… Read More

Don’t miss seeing From Golden Type to Double Gilt: Fine Press Books at Vanderbilt Libraries, which runs through August 28, 2022, in Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives Library on the second floor of Central. The libraries’ collection of fine binding was formed from a gift in memory of Nettie… Read More