Did you know the J.D. Williams Library has an archives section on the third floor? It contains
collections of papers, books, and records from literature, music, etc. These valuables were donated by
historical figures for our use.
B.B. King donated his records and collection of music. In the blue’s section, there is a book of
everything that he donated. It has some recordings in different languages. According to Greg Johnson,
head of blues department in the archives, he has many recordings in jazz, blues, country, world albums
to learn many languages.
“In the ‘70s he went on a world tour and wanted to be able to say phrases like thank you and
have goodnight in the native language,” said Johnson.
The archives department requires use of collections inside the department.
Alexandra Harper
and
Kim Vassar
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