Congratulations Emily!
Congratulations to Emily Hicks, Smith History Library Public Services Associate, who was recently named as a research contributor in a new book published on Revolutionary War patriots buried in the Oxford area.
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Lane’s Deliveries (a presentation)
Jennifer Stapleton (Fairield) created this presentation about Lane’s Deliveries for a Fairfield staff meeting. I thought everyone might find it interesting, so Jennifer agreed to share it with us all.
Personnel Changes
Stephanie Richardson began work at The Smith Library as a Part-time Public Service Associate on November 5, 2019.
Lance Hulley began work at Fairfield as a Part-time Public Service Associate on November 4, 2019.
James “Jim” Blount (1935-2017)
Local historian and author Jim Blount passed away earlier this week. Read his obituary here (PDF) or on the Journal-News website. If you never had the pleasure of meeting Mr Blount, you can still read his work. Lane carries most of his books in our circulating or local history collections, many of which are currently …