Jean L. Cooper
Library Science
Jean L. Cooper has served in a number of roles during her tenure with the Library. She is currently the Principal Cataloger
Industry: Educational Services
Affiliations:
American Library Association
Past
Past
Virginia Library Association
Affiliated
Affiliated
Press Releases By Jean L. Cooper
Jan 30, 2024
Jean L. Cooper Honored by Global Who's Who for Outstanding Career in Library Science
Charlottesville, Virginia - Global Who's Who is proud to announce that Jean L. Cooper has been named as one of its distinguished members in recognition of her remarkable career in
May 03, 2023
Jean L. Cooper Honored by Global Who's Who for Outstanding Career in Library Science
Charlottesville, Virginia - Global Who's Who is proud to announce that Jean L. Cooper has been named as one of its distinguished members in recognition of her remarkable career in
About: Jean L. Cooper has served in a number of roles during her tenure with the Library. She is currently the Principal Cataloger
Industry: Educational Services
Current Organization: University of Virginia Library
Specialty: Library Science
Honors & Awards: Virginia Genealogical Society Award
Affiliations: American Library Association, Virginia Library Association,
Published Works
(2015)
Virginia Genealogy: A Guide to Genealogical Resources at the University of Virginia Library (revised): https://genealogy.library.virginia.edu/
(2007)
A Guide to Historic Charlottesville & Albemarle County, Virginia (The History Press): Author and local resident Jean Cooper brings Charlottesville's past to life while providing a useful guide to the city's most historic streets, buildings and neighborhoods.
(2009)
Index to Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations: Locations, Plantations, Surnames and Collections, 2d ed. (McFarland): This index provides a detailed guide to materials available in the extensive Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations microfilm set.
(2011)
Index of Students of the University of Virginia, 1825-1874 (Shortwood Press): An index of those student lists, with 9,000 names in alphabetical order, to help the researcher verify whether a given student attended U.Va. and in which classes.
(2016)
Cohabitation Register of Louisa County, Virginia (Shortwood Press): A transcription of a Freedmen's Bureau Cohabitation List from Louisa County, Virginia. It served as a legal marriage record for newly freed men and women.
(2017)
A Challenge Was Given (Shortwood Press): Studies the duels of John M. McCarty vs. General Armistead Thomson Mason in 1819, and William Page McCarty vs. John Brooke Mordecai in 1873.
(2019)
Hidden Wills (Shortwood Press): An index of wills found in the Library of Virginia's Chancery Records Database. https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Wills-Central-Virginia-Chancery/dp/1089782268
Professional honors and awards
(2009)
Virginia Genealogical Society Award
( 1983)
M.L. (Master of Librarianship)
Education Level: Master's
Institute Name: University of South Carolina
Location: United States of America
( 1974)
History & Spanish
Education Level: B.A.
Institute Name: Alma College
Location: United States of America