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During the months of December and January the Ned R. McWherter Library will feature three displays apropos of the recent award of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks, long time civil rights leader, human rights activist, educator, and founder of the Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis.
On the first floor of the McWherter Library in the elevator area is “Benjamin Hooks,” a display created using material from the Government Publications area which has information on the Medal of Freedom, hearings in which Dr. Hooks testified, Federal Communications Commission-related information and various other documents associated with Dr. Hooks.
On level two, a display of framed art, “Benjamin Lawson Hooks: Scenes from the a Lifetime of Service,” has been mounted featuring unique scenes from the life of Dr. Hooks depicting his friendship with Dr. Martin Luther King and his involvement with anti-apartheid activity, among others.
On floor four, in the Special Collections area, “The Life and Achievement of Benjamin L. Hooks: Photos, Documents and Memorabilia of His Many Services to the Community and Country” provides numerous artifacts suggesting the scope and importance of Dr. Hooks contributions and service.
For more information on the displays contact Ms. Elizabeth Eckert, Government Publications (901-678-4455 or eoeckert@memphis.edu); Mr. Edwin Frank, Special Collections at 901-678-2210 or efrank@memphis.edu; or Mr. Tom Mendina, Library Administration (901-678-4310 or tmendina@memphis.edu).
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