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Bruce W. Jones (AC 1956) Family Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MA.00227

Scope and Contents

Approximately 184 letters and postcards written home from Amherst College by Bruce Jones when he was a student. Includes explanatory notes provided by Jones.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1952-1956
  • Creation: 2006

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There is no restriction on access to the collection for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted for preservation purposes.

Conditions Governing Use

Requests for permission to publish material from the collection should be directed to the Archives and Special Collections. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights

Biographical / Historical

Bruce Jones is a member of the Amherst College class of 1956. He was born in Palo Alto, Calif., and attended high school in Mountain View. He earned a B.D. from Union Theological Seminary in 1959 and a Ph.D. from Theological Union. He is a professor emeritus at California State University, Bakersfield.

Extent

0.5 Linear feet (1 archives box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Approximately 184 letters and postcards written home from Amherst College by Bruce Jones when he was a student. Includes explanatory notes provided by Jones.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically. Explanatory notes at the front.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Gift of Bruce Jones, June 1, 2006.

Related Materials

Alumni Biographical Files -- Class of 1956 -- Jones, Bruce

Author
Peter A. Nelson
Date
2012
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Amherst College Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Robert Frost Library
61 Quadrangle Drive
Amherst MA 01002-5000
(413) 542-2299