The Library Channel bids a fond farewell to Marilyn Wurzburger, who retired from ASU Libraries on January 23rd, 2009 after 48 years of service.

Host Fred McIlvain, who’s career spans nearly 30 years himself, reflects with Marilyn on her years with ASU Libraries discussing the move from the cramped Matthews Library to spacious Hayden Library and the unique collections she helped build. She talks about her tutelage under Assistant Librarian Jay Dobkin and her career growth from cataloger to Head of Special Collections.

She also talks about the building and acquiring of many collections including the Peter Lawford papers, the Doris and Marc Patten Collection of Herbals and Early Gardening Books, the William S. Burroughs collection, the Alan Dean Foster papers and much more.

Please read the ASU news article about Marilyn’s career and visit ASU Libraries Special Collections to learn about Marilyn and the specialized collections held at ASU.

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HOST:
Fred McIlvain

Guest:
Marilyn Wurzburger

Episode 89
Running Time: 58:20