Collection Title: Associates of Murray State University Libraries
Series Number: RG016-11-28
Department: Library Services
Processed and Cataloged by: Processed and cataloged by Dieter C. Ullrich on May 2, 2011
Date Listed: May 2, 2011
Date Span: 1981-1996
Size of Collection: 0.25 linear feet
Number of Boxes: 1 letter half size document case
Type of Material: Records, newspaper clippings and photographs
Condition of Material: Good
Arrangement: Organized in alphabetical order by title of file folder; chronological arrangement
Historical Information: The Associates of Murray State University Libraries was established on April 24, 1981 to "promote the excellence of the University Libraries" and generate an "understanding of the importance of libraries in our society." The organization had over 150 hundred members its first year and included several committees. The organization sponsored book sales, speakers, musical recitals, festivals and various other programs and events across campus. The group was responsible for purchasing a rare first edition Historie de Kentucke by John Filson for the library in 1988. In 1990, the Associates of Murray State University Libraries sponsored its last event. The organization folded soon afterwards when support from the university and library declined.
Scope and Content: Collection consists of records generated and retained by the Associates of Murray State University Libraries from 1981 to 1996. The records contain constitution and by-laws, correspondence, memos, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, membership lists, notes, photographs and ephemera related to the activities of the organization and the events they sponsored.
Subject Headings / Descriptors:
Associates of the Murray State University Libraries (Murray, Ky.)
Murray State University. Library Services – History.
Academic libraries – Kentucky – Murray.
Universities and colleges – Kentucky – Murray.
