Photograph of the Provost of Academic Affairs, Jennifer Evans-Cowley giving a speech to celebrate Willis' 50th Birthday. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of University of North Texas President, Neal Smatresk, giving a speech to celebrate Willis' 50th Birthday. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of the Provost of Academic Affairs, Jennifer Evans-Cowley giving a speech to celebrate Willis' 50th Birthday. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of University of North Texas President, Neal Smatresk, giving a speech to celebrate Willis' 50th Birthday. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of staff, faculty, and campus students in Willis Library participating in many events and demonstrations from all departments of UNT libraries. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of a newspaper negative provided by the Texas Digital Newspaper Program during their demonstration of what they do for the library. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of staff, faculty, and campus students in Willis Library participating in many events and demonstrations from all departments of UNT libraries. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of staff, faculty, and campus students in Willis Library participating in many events and demonstrations from all departments of UNT libraries. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of the Provost of Academic Affairs, Jennifer Evans-Cowley, looking at the University of North Texas model from the 1980s. To Cowley's right is UNT President Neal Smatresk, and UNT Library's Dean Diane. Julie Judkin and Jaimi Parker from the Special Collections department are seated at the table. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of newspaper negatives provided by the Digital Newspaper Program during their demonstration of what they do for the library. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of UNT campus students in Willis Library participating in many events and demonstrations from all departments of UNT libraries. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of UNT President Neal Smatresk. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of campus students in line for birthday cake and tea provided by Willis Library in celebration of its 50th birthday. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of blue pencils and "Label me Collector" buttons from the Special Collections Department. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of the Provost of Academic Affairs, Jennifer Evans-Cowley, looking at the University of North Texas model from the 1980s. To Cowley's right is UNT President Neal Smatresk, and UNT Library's Dean Diane. Julie Judkin and Jaimi Parker from the Special Collections department are seated at the table. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of Donna Arnold (left) Music Reference Librarian for the Music Library, Meagan May (center) Public Services Librarian, and Jaimi Parker (right) Exhibits Coordinator Librarian for the Special Collections Department. Meagan and Jaimi are seated behind the Special Collections table ready to talk about the University of North Texas school model from 1980s. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of Dean Diane's hands putting together two pieces of newspapers that have been torn in half, provided by the Digital Newspaper Program. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of the Provost of Academic Affairs, Jennifer Evans-Cowley, talking with Jaimi Parker and Julie Judkins. To Cowley's right is UNT President Neal Smatresk, and UNT Library's Dean Diane. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of staff, faculty, and campus students in Willis Library participating in many events and demonstrations from all departments of UNT libraries. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of UNT Libraries' Dean Diane Bruxvoort serving a slice of cake to Dr. Mark Phillips, Associate Dean for Digital Libraries. There is a long line of students awaiting the birthday cake celebrating Willis Library. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of Morgan Gieringer (left) Department Head, Jodi Rhinehart-Doty (center) Project Manager, and Rachael Zipperer (right) University Archivist for the Special Collections Department. All three are gathered around a small table eating cake and talking. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of UNT Libraries' Dean Diane Bruxvoort serving a slice of cake to student assistant of the Special Collections Caroline Moore. There is a long line of students awaiting the birthday cake celebrating Willis Library. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of UNT Libraries' Dean Diane Bruxvoort serving a slice of cake to Morgan Gieringer, Department Head of the Special Collections. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Photograph of Julie Judkins (left) Assistant Head and Jaimi Parker (right) Exhibits Coordinator Librarian for the Special Collections Department. Julie and Jaimi are seated behind the Special Collections department table with a display model of the University of North Texas campus from the 1980s. This photograph was taken during Willis Libraries' 50th Birthday Celebration held on November 11, 2021, in Willis Library from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.