Tuskegee Institute Annual Report of the President 1959-1960, Vol. LIII, No. 3; general alumni association of Tuskegee Institute constitution , October 1960; undated
Scope and Contents
The Jones Family Langston University Collection (1922-1935; 1953-1959; 1960; 1965; 1970-1973; 1984-1987; undated) contains .84 linear feet and two boxes of mostly "The Lion" Langston University yearbooks, as well as obituaries, a memory book of poems and photographs, and a few souvenir programs, flyers, and magazine issues. The memory book contains poems presumably written by Carold and some of his friends, as well as notes and signatures from friends, classmates, and teachers. The memory book also contains black-and-white photographs of Carold and his family including his brothers, parents, cousins, and aunts; as well as images of his friends, classmates, and teachers from Langston University. This collection also has obituaries for Reuben P. Jones, Harold A. Jones, and Selma Jones; and seven yearbooks from Langston University- the only historically black college or university (HBCU) in Oklahoma. Finally, this collecion includes a few souvenir programs and flyers for plays such as "Oklahoma!", "Anna Lucasta", and "Lost in the Stars" as well as for events such as the 7th Annual Cavalcade of Jazz, "An Evening with Belafonte"; issues of a few magazines such as "Ebony Song Parade" and "New World News" Pictorial Quarterly; a calendar and brochure from Langston University; and an annual report (1959-1960) and constitution from Tuskegee Institute.
Dates
- October 1960; undated
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 boxes
From the Collection: .84 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Jones, Carold Alfonzo , 1911- (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu