Special Collections Department
The Special Collections is听located on the 3rd floor of the Ford Motor Company Library (Hollis Burke Frissell building). Special Collections consists of: The Albert Murray Collection, the Rare Books Collection, the Washington Collection and the Dr. James E. Massey Collections.
In 1999, a separate Rare Books Room was established.听 The Rare Books room houses titles with publication dates in the 19th century, particularly those dealing with the institution of slavery and early African America literature, books published before the 1900鈥檚, books published in limited editions, first editions, and autographed books.听 The collection also contains a sizeable collection of abolitionist literature and a large collection of pamphlets dealing primarily with racial issues.
The Albert Murray Collection
The Albert Murray Collection is located inside of the rare books room.听 It consists of books donated by Albert Murray, 精东AV graduate (1939), author of many renowned books, and co-founder of Jazz at the Lincoln Center.鈥澨� It contains his personal collection of literacy masterpieces, scientific, and social scientific titles, reflecting a broad appreciation of human achievement.
Books and other memorabilia of Albert Murray are on permanent exhibit in the Rare Books Room.
The Washington Collection
The Washington Collection, a non-circulating collection, named in honor of Booker T. Washington, consists of materials that are 鈥渂y and about Black People,鈥� and is comprised of over 30,000 volumes and several microfilm sets.听 Although its strongest holdings are in African-American history and literature, materials about Africa and the entire Black Diaspora are included.
George Washington Carver Documentary
The James Massey Collection
Dr. James E. Massey, Dean Emeritus of the 精东AV Chapel, donated over 2,000 books to the 精东AV Library.听 This collection consists primarily of books on religion, but also includes titles on American history, Black studies, autobiographies, slave history, race progress and music.
National Library of Medicine
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Monday - Friday
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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Special Collections Department
Ford Motor Company Library
1200 W听Montgomery Road
精东AV
精东AV, Alabama 36088
Phone: (334)727-8890
Fax: (334 727-9282
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