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VCU Libraries salutes the donors who supported our needs during yesterday's Giving Day. Your donations to reduce textbook costs and fund scholarships directly support students! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Today's THE day, Giving Day, 24-hours when we ask for your financial help. Please give to VCU Libraries' priorities: Affordable Course Content and scholarships. give.vcu.edu/campaigns/74772…
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It's the final countdown to “A Night in Mr. Cabell’s Richmond: Jazz, Suffrage, and VCU’s Beginnings.” There are a few tickets left for the Thursday, April 16 event. Don't be left out. go.vcu.edu/libraryfundraiser
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Always a center for cultural change and urban grit and urbane fashion, the college saw women students in the mid-1920s shun their bloomers and white shirts and start wearing shorts for athletics. Go back to VCU's origins April 16. go.vcu.edu/libraryfundraiser
Two female students wearing bloomers and big white blouses and holding tennis rackets, circa 1925. From University Archives.

ALT Two female students wearing bloomers and big white blouses and holding tennis rackets, circa 1925. From University Archives.

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This is how the neighborhood looked when the Richmond Professional Institute moved to the corner of Franklin and Shafer in 1925. April 16’s “A Night in Mr. Cabell’s Richmond” harkens back to VCU's past and funds scholarships for today's students. go.vcu.edu/libraryfundraiser
An aerial view of Richmond circa 1925. From University Archives.

ALT An aerial view of Richmond circa 1925. From University Archives.

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In 1926, tuition was $120 a year. Dorm housing was $70 to $170 per year but not every room had running water. Even back then, scholarships helped deserving students. April 16’s event raises funds for scholarships for today's students. Join us! go.vcu.edu/libraryfundraiser
A page torn from a history of Richmond Professional Institute shows tuition fees in the 1920s.

ALT A page torn from a history of Richmond Professional Institute shows tuition fees in the 1920s.

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Put on your glad rags and dress for fun for “A Night in Mr. Cabell’s Richmond” April 16. go.vcu.edu/libraryfundraiser
Illustration featuring a photo of James Branch Cabell dressed up in a silly, jester-looking costume.

ALT Illustration featuring a photo of James Branch Cabell dressed up in a silly, jester-looking costume.

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No fooling. VCU Libraries is hosting a speakeasy-inspired party to benefit scholarships for students. Join us for food, drink and dancing and a nostalgic evening celebrating VCU’s unique history and the library’s namesake, James Branch Cabell. go.vcu.edu/libraryfundraiser
Illustration shows the exterior of Cabell Library at night. The words "after dark" are superimposed on the image.

ALT Illustration shows the exterior of Cabell Library at night. The words "after dark" are superimposed on the image.

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If you could invite any three people to a dinner party, James Branch Cabell (center) should be on your list. Come to “A Night In Mr. Cabell’s Richmond” Thursday April 16 and find out why! go.vcu.edu/libraryfundraiser
Image of dining room with five people in dressy garb, early 20th century. James Branch Cabell is the host of the dinner party and is sitting at the head position of the table. VCU Libraries/Special Collections and Archives.

ALT Image of dining room with five people in dressy garb, early 20th century. James Branch Cabell is the host of the dinner party and is sitting at the head position of the table. VCU Libraries/Special Collections and Archives.

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Richmond author James Branch Cabell knew FOMO when he wrote: “There is not any memory with less satisfaction than the memory of some temptation we resisted.” Don’t resist the April 16 “Night in Mr. Cabell’s Richmond.” library.vcu.edu/about/events…
An illustration of a dapper gentleman in black tie evening dress. The face is that of author James Branch Cabell. By Caslin Applewhite/VCU Libraries

ALT An illustration of a dapper gentleman in black tie evening dress. The face is that of author James Branch Cabell. By Caslin Applewhite/VCU Libraries

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In 1979, Dean Dr. Murry DePillars was recognized as one of the driving forces behind the VCU Arts program's success. One of his main focuses was “building a viable black arts community.” From University Archives. Reflections in Ink. Find the file: scholarscompass.vcu.edu/ref/…
Photo of Dr. Murry DePillars standing in an office with a pipe in one hand and his other hand on the back of a chair. Text reads: Headlines in VCU History, Spring 1979, Focus on Dr. Murry DePillars

ALT Photo of Dr. Murry DePillars standing in an office with a pipe in one hand and his other hand on the back of a chair. Text reads: Headlines in VCU History, Spring 1979, Focus on Dr. Murry DePillars

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