Johnnie P. Jones / Elmira Stafney Jones family collection
Scope and Content Note
The collection contains a variety of materials, including fourteen black-and-white photographs of family members, two copies of Jerrymiah Stafney's insurance policy, and one copy of The Eureka--Security Fire and Marine Insurance property policy. It also includes one copy of Facial Notes, a diploma presented to Private Jerrymiah, and a diploma from the Beaumont School of Vocational Nursing. Additionally, there are notebook pages with chemistry class notes, an original copy of a warranty deed from Atlanta Title, and a copy of a Bell Aircraft Corporation Certificate of Employment Award. Other items include a pamphlet titled Guaranteed Loans for Veterans, a blank white envelope with an unused Eisenhower 8-cent stamp affixed, and an original copy of a National Service Life Insurance policy. The collection also features an original copy of a Louisville Fire and Marine policy, a 10" x 8" black-and-white group photograph of students, and a black-and-white group photograph of a student music band.
Further materials include a copy of Cannolence Beauty College Senior Class Prom, a newspaper clipping from the Atlanta Daily World, and an original beautician license. There is also an original Sunday school certificate, a torn rental receipt, and a postcard with a photographic scene. Additional items are a Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Endowment policy, an original Atlanta Public School Certificate of Appreciation, and both an original high school diploma and a junior high school diploma. Lastly, the collection contains a color painting of a woman’s head (portrait).
Dates
- Majority of material found within Bulk, 1946-1953
- Bulk, 1946-1953 1915-1956 1946-1953
Creator
- Jones, Elmira Stafney (Person)
- Jones, Johnnie P. (Person)
Restrictions on Use
This collection is available for use only on the second floor (Archives Division) of the Auburn Avenue Research Library. There are no restrictions on research use of the collection, but permission must be obtained for reproductions of materials for which the Research Library does not hold copyright to researcher only for "Fair Use" as defined in the copyright law (Title 17, United States Code). Also permission must be obtained to publish reproductions from materials for which the Research Library does hold copyright for one time use only.
Copyright Restrictions
Prior permission from the Research Library must be obtained in writing before any portion of this collection can be published or reproduced.
Extent
2.5 Linear feet
Language
English
Overview
The collection contains: Fourteen (14) Black & White Photographs of family members and family papers, including insurance policies and certificates, and diplomas and awards. These items are located in an Oversized box.
Provenance
The Auburn Avenue Research Library, Archives Division received the Johnnie P. Jones/Elmira Stafney Jones Family Collection as a gift from Mrs. Estella Jones Miller on the 22nd day of August, 2002.
Processing Information
Processed by Okezie E. Amalaha. Completed in 2003
- Title
- Inventory of the Johnnie P. Jones / Elmira Stafney Jones Family Collection aarl021-001 aarl021-001
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Finding aid prepared by Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History
- Date
- 2004 September 15
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History Repository