Henry Jones diaries

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  Diary of Christopher Jones Arthur [microform] : 1884

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  Microfilm of a diary of Christopher Jones Arthur, kept in 1884. Arthur was living near Salt Lake City and writes of his daily activities, his attendance of meetings, visiting acquaintances, the weather and his health, news of the British and Welsh mentions, and going to a circus.

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  Jones Chan letter to Joseph Chan

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  Letter written by Jones Chan, a private, stationed at Dutch Harbor, Alaska, to his brother, Joseph Chan, living in San Francisco, California. At the beginning of the letter, Chan admits his feelings were hurt when his brother made a sarcastic remark and "showed complete ignorance" about the geographic location of Dutch Harbor. Chan quotes his brother, "Mr. Jones Chan who is at present is so willingly serving his country by defending the North Pole" (p. 2). Chan proceeds to educate his brother on the location and significance of Dutch Harbor. He states, "Any student of military science will tell you the strategic & tactical importance of this harbor" (p. 3). He touches upon the harbor's strategic importance, weapons, supplies, and military life. He confidently states, "...we will have 5,000 soldiers to defend the island against sea & air attack...since we are defending it, the advantage is ours, & it will take the offensive several times that number to successfully destroy or occupy Dutch Harbor" (p. 5). He also discusses, "Order is to shoot to kill anyone prowling around - shoot first & ask questions later - especially the Marines who have machine guns by the Naval Radio Station. In all cases, the Battery Commander, & C.O., will back us up to the limit. So we never hesitate to fire our rifles at prowlers, imaginary or otherwise" (p. 9). He concludes the letter with "P.S. No Eskimo or Russian girls here - just Aleut...Indians. I'm afraid you'll have to find your ideal yourself..." (p. 11).

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  Jones, Georgina Sullivan. Diary of European tour

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  The correspondence in the collection almost entirely consists of letters sent to Alice Jones MacMonnies from about 1917 until 1929. The bulk of the correspondence is from Alice's mother Georgina Sullivan Jones, and the letters focus on news regarding family members and acquaintances, including General John Pershing. Georgina writes of sculptor Prince Paul Troubetzkoy's commission to create a bust of Henry E. Huntington in 1917 and of her hatred of Troubetzkoy, and relates being angered by a discussion that rated Troubetzkoy and Auguste Rodin as the greatest living sculptors with no mention of MacMonnies. Other letters describe events related to World War I, such as the raising of funds for French orphans and news of a friend's brother who was killed in an "aeroplane accident" in France. An undated letter from Alice's nephew Gregory Jones (the son of her half-brother Roy) describes war conditions in St. Rhomble, France, and the "defiant" attitude of German prisoners-of-war toward the French and American soldiers. A series of 1925 letters recount Georgina's trip through Spain and France, and other topics covered throughout the correspondence include Georgina Jones Walton's play Light of Asia (1927), the Jones' mining interests in Alaska, Alice's interest in New York real estate, and memories of John P. Jones, whom Georgina wished had "lived to see the wonders that science has accomplished and what has been done in the film world" (1933). A few letters from Alice regarding the Jones estate before and after Georgina's death, including a notebook of property values from 1924, are also included. The diary volume was kept by Georgina Sullivan Jones during her 1896 European tour with Alice following her graduation from Bryn Mawr, and chronicles their voyage across the Atlantic on board the St.Paul of the American Line, as well as their travels through London, Paris, Berlin, Beyreuth, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice, Milan, Rome, and Zurich.The photographs of Alice MacMonnies and her sisters Georgina and Marion range from her childhood to adult years, including her 1896 class photo from Bryn Mawr College.

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  Preface to the writings of Kumen Jones and tribute to Jens Nielson

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  The typescript entitled "Preface to the writings of Kumen Jones" is a mixture of history, diary entries, reminiscences, and religious philosophy, covering the years from approximately 1878-1937. It is divided into several sections, and includes a history of the San Juan Expedition from 1878-1880; a description of Jones' transformation from cattle herder to missionary; a typed copy of an agreement for an Indian school in Bluff, Utah; a tribute to Indian agent and superintendent W.H. Shelton; descriptions of dealings with Navajos in Bluff; a brief history of the Norman conquest in Wales; an account of the terminal illness of "Aunt Mary" (Jones' wife Mary Nielson Jones); description of a trip from Salt Lake City to Mesa in 1935; Jones' funeral wishes; a record with descriptions of Jones' immediate family; and a brief description of Jones' stay in Los Angeles in 1932.

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  Diary and autobiography of Christopher Jones Arthur [microform] : c.1875-1915

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  Microfilm of Christopher Arthur Jones' diary and autobiography, covering events from about 1859-1915. The diary is in multiple hands and is not always in chronological order. It begins with a brief account of Jones' birth and young adulthood, including the death of his father after being struck by lightening in 1859. It also recounts his arranged marriage to Caroline Haight, the daughter of Isaac C. Haight, and includes diary entries for 1860-1862. A section entitled "A Brief Sketch of my History for the year 1874" includes notes on his work with the United Order in Cedar City and lists of general births, marriages, and deaths. An added note lists Arthur's own death in 1915 (he may actually have died in 1918). Diary entries for 1877-1878 record Arthur's experiences in Beaver, Parowan, and Cedar City. A brief note from 1883 recounts his mission to Great Britain. Portions of the diary are very faint and partially illegible, but the rest of the volume appears to be Arthur's autobiography, focusing on his life in Cedar City and elsewhere in Iron County, Utah. Scattered throughout the volume are records of blessings, dreams, letters, accounts, copied notes such as "the History of King Arthur" and "Facts About the Bible," a list of account notes for the Cedar City Co-op (1889), and a list of volumes Arthur gave to the Cedar City Public Library in 1910.

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  The Story of My Life by John E. Jones

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  Brief autobiography in which John E. Jones describes his life in Round Valley, Inyo County, California. Includes descriptions of scenery, agricultural endeavors, and the customs of local Indians.

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