Collections : [James Madison University]

James Madison University

Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704
Carrier Library
James Madison University
880 Madison Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Primary Collecting Areas:
JMU History, Local history, Shenandoah Living Archive, Shenandoah National Park Oral Histories, Pulp Fiction Collection, Artists' Book Collection, Juvenile Collection, Rare Books and Manuscripts
Description:
JMU Special Collections documents the central Shenandoah Valley region as well as the history of James Madison University. Special Collections includes strong collections of Pulp Fiction magazines, Artists' Books, and a Juvenile Literature collection created in support of JMU's history as a teacher's college. Special Collections collaborates with faculty, alumni, liaison librarians, and community members in identifying and collecting rare and historic materials for use in instruction and research.
POC: Tiffany Cole
Phone: (540) 568-3444
Phone: (540) 568-3612
Fax: (540) 568-3405
Start Over Repository James Madison University Creator Carrier, Ronald E., 1932-2017 Names Smith, Elaine

Ronald E. Carrier interviewed by Susan Dawson, 2000

Records the recollections of James Madison University President Ronald E. Carrier. Discusses the evolution of the landscape during his tenure as president of Madison College, later renamed James Madison University. Remarks on the history of Newman Lake, its water quality, and the variety of fish and other animals found there. Recalls the installation of the fountain in the lake in the 1990s. Describes his decision to close the road in front of Wilson Hall to vehicular traffic. Comments on the growing number of vehicles on campus and the resultant parking issues. Discusses the work of two landscape architects on campus and their creation of a master landscape plan. Briefly mentions the award presented to JMU in 1994 by the Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges in recognition of the university's landscape design. Recollects his decision to replace many of the trees planted on the Quad in the 1950s. Recalls the relocation of the memorial rose garden dedicated to JMU's second president, Samuel P. Duke. Discusses his efforts to relocate a section of railroad track which currently bisect the campus, and the plans for a parking deck to be built near Godwin Hall. Closes with comments on the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, named in honor of his wife. Carrier declares the Arboretum to be his "proudest accomplishment" at JMU and describes an endowment he and his wife will be leaving for the ongoing maintenance of that facility.

  1. James Madison University
  2. James Madison University: An Environmental History oral histories, 1929/2000

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