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University Libraries Three Million Volume Celebration, Patricia Campbell Apr 2013

University Libraries Three Million Volume Celebration, Patricia Campbell

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On April 1st, 2013, University Libraries celebrated the arrival of the three millionth volume in the largest library collection in the state. The ceremonial presentation of the book was held in the Zimmerman Library West Wing.

The official three millionth volume “The Authentic Life of Billy, the Kid, the Noted Desperado of the Southwest, Whose Deeds of Daring and Blood Made his Name a Terror in New Mexico, Arizona and Northern Mexico” has been donated by the William A. Keleher Family. It was written by Pat Garrett, Sheriff of Lincoln County and published in 1882. The book is …