Jones-Smith Correspondence

Authors

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Files

Scope and Content

The collection consists of correspondence of the Jones and Smith families from 1893-1968. Early materials (1893-1920) relate primarily to the Smith family, in particular, to Mary Beth’s uncle Joseph Allen Smith, who lived in Monterrey, Mexico, and died in Havana, Cuba, in 1913. The bulk of the correspondence is from 1941 to 1946 and consists of letters from Hubert Paul Jones, Jr.., John Egbert Jones, and other family members to Mary Beth (Smith) Jones and Hubert Paul Jones, Sr.

Start Date

1893

End Date

1946

Keywords

World War II, US Navy, US Naval Mine Warfare, Training, Women

Disciplines

History

Extent

1 box (0.42 linear foot)

Acquisitions Information

The collection was acquired by the Georgia Southern University Libraries from Charlie’s Funky Junk Shop (33 West Main Street, Statesboro, GA) following notification of its availability by Alison Darby, 2024.

Recommended Citation

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections, "Jones-Smith Correspondence" (2024). Finding Aids. 244.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/finding-aids/244