Jones family papers
Overview
This collection consists of the correspondence of Louise (Doherty) Jones and Dorothy Jones (also known as Dorothy Llewellyn between the years of 1929 and 1932), the mother and sister of Herbert Jones, respectively, and their friends and family. Many of the letters were written to Louise and Dorothy by Herbert during his service overseas during World War II. Also included in the collection are the Jones family tree and business letters relating to the Nebraska Wyoming Investment Company.
Dates
- Creation: 1912 - 1985
Creator
- Jones, Herbert R. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
No access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Jones family members have requested copies of any publications making use of their family papers. Contact staff at ksrlref@ku.edu or (785) 864-4334 for assistance if wishing to contact the family.
Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.
Extent
8 Linear Feet (8 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
RH MS 658
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, Herbert Jones and Sara Gutierres, 1990, 2002
Subject
- Doherty family (Family)
- Dougherty family (Family)
- Jones family (Family)
- Title
- Guide to the Herbert R. Jones Collection
- Subtitle
- Jones family papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by aw, 2006. Finding aid encoded by aw, 2006. Finding aid revised by mwh, 2019.
- Date
- 2006
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Finding aid written in <language encodinganalog="language">English.</language>
- Finding aid permalink
- http://hdl.handle.net/10407/3754266235
- Preferred citation
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Herbert R. Jones collection, Kansas Collection, RH MS 658, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository