Kate Harben Jones papers, 1922-1947

Summary

Creator:
Jones, Kate Harben
Date:
1922-1947
Extent:
1 Linear Feet 2 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Kate Harben Jones papers, ms 1335, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of papers of Kate Harben Jones from 1922-1947. Includes corrected typescripts of Jones' essays, short stories, and reminiscences; photographs of the Jones family; correspondence; and v-mail. Most of the correspondence (1933-1945) consists of letters to Jones from her son, Herbert F. Jones, during his military service in World War II. Herbert wrote from Fort Riley (Kan.), Camp Gordon (Ga.), Fort Dix (N.J.), and Fort Pierce (Fla.) describing his military training, military service clubs, and the local areas. After being shipped overseas (1944), Herbert wrote from England, Germany, and France describing the area, the people and their reaction to American military troops, the Normandy invasion, reconnaissance patrols, wounds he received, his medical treatment, and military activity after Germany's surrender. The correspondence also contains letters to Kate Jones from other family members and literary acquaintances.

Biographical / historical:

Kate Harben Jones (1866- ), author and poet, born in Dalton, Georgia. Her son, Herbert F. Jones (1907- ), World War II soldier with Troop A of the 4th Infantry Division.

Arrangement:

Arranged by record type.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Kate Harben Jones papers, ms 1335, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.