Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries

On Tuesday, February 12th, at 5pm, join the Special Collections Libraries for an Exhibits Happy Hour, celebrating two new on-view exhibits! The Hargrett Library will be unveiling "Fashioning the Classic Bride: The Life and Career of Anne Barge", which displays more than thirty bridal gowns and accessories from the Anne Barge brand, as well as early sketches, photographs, documents, and more that tell the story of her lasting contributions to the fashion industry. The Richard B.

On Tuesday, April 14th at 6pm, join the Hargrett Library and Walter J. Brown Media Archives for a free screening of Mize, a documentary by Hal Jacobs that goes behind the scenes to see what North Georgia author Jerry Grillo discovered about Baseball Hall-of-Famer Johnny Mize. 

Following the screening will be a discussion with Jacobs, as well as a reception with light refreshments. 

Free parking can be found in the Hull Street Deck after 5pm. 

Come watch an International Parliamentary Debate Association (IPDA)--style debate, performed by members of the Georgia Debate Union. 

Debate is 6-7 PM.

Before American women could even vote, Jeannette Rankin made history. Born on a Montana ranch, she defied every expectation and became the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress. Her story reminds us how courage can change a nation.

Join Jason Hasty, our #UGA Athletics History Specialist, at 3pm for a free tour of our new exhibit 'Sustained Excellence: A History of
UGA Swim & Dive.'

The exhibit Sustained Excellence: A History of UGA Swim & Dive explores the program's decades of dominance in the pool and in the classroom. Viewers will see rarely displayed photographs and artifacts from the UGA Athletic Association archive and the personal collection of retired UGA Swim & Dive Coach Jack Bauerle.

Join Jason Hasty, our #UGA Athletics History Specialist, at 3pm for a free tour of our new exhibit 'Sustained Excellence: A History of
UGA Swim & Dive.'

The exhibit Sustained Excellence: A History of UGA Swim & Dive explores the program's decades of dominance in the pool and in the classroom. Viewers will see rarely displayed photographs and artifacts from the UGA Athletic Association archive and the personal collection of retired UGA Swim & Dive Coach Jack Bauerle.

Join Jason Hasty, our #UGA Athletics History Specialist, at 3pm for a free tour of our new exhibit 'Sustained Excellence: A History of
UGA Swim & Dive.'

The exhibit Sustained Excellence: A History of UGA Swim & Dive explores the program's decades of dominance in the pool and in the classroom. Viewers will see rarely displayed photographs and artifacts from the UGA Athletic Association archive and the personal collection of retired UGA Swim & Dive Coach Jack Bauerle, 

"Indescribable, Indes

Mark your calendars for this year's Georgia Disability History Symposium that will be held in Athens, Georgia on October 15th at the University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries. This year we have the honor of welcoming Samuel and Dan Habib as our keynote speakers. These award-winning film makers are known for films on disability-related topics including Intelligent Lives, Including Samuel, and My Disability Roadmap.