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Carol Jones Papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Carol Jones Papers | |
| Creator: Jones, Carol | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1987-2011 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 2 box(es) (1.5 linear feet and 18 megabytes) | |
| Collection Number: RBRL350 | |
| Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies | |
| Abstract: Carol Jones is an advocacy specialist at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta and a long-time participant in the disability rights movement. Her papers include documents and memorabilia related to many advocacy issues and organizations, including ADAPT and the Long Road Home March and Rally. | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Carol Jones is an advocacy specialist at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta and a long-time participant in the disability rights movement. She has worked as an attendant in the field, as a volunteer for multiple organizations, and participated in a number of important disabilities rights protests and actions. Carol Jones has been an active member of the disabilities advocacy community in Georgia for over thirty years and has documented important aspects of community advocacy.
Scope and Content
The Carol Jones Papers contain correspondence, organization materials, reports, newsletters, ephemera, and artifacts. The materials document her work with the national disability rights organization, ADAPT, her involvement with the Long Road Home March and Rally, and other advocacy groups and events. Materials date from 1987 to 2013.
Organization and Arrangement
The Carol Jones papers are arranged into two series: Series I. ADAPT materials and Series II. Advocacy materials.
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Series II. Advocacy Materials contains digital files. To access these files, please request the folders you would like through the finding aid using your research account. An archivist will be in contact with you to explain how to access the files. Please note that not all file formats are currently supported by the library for research use.
Preferred citation
Carol Jones Papers, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.
Copyright Information
Before material from collections at the Richard B. Russell Library may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permissions. Persons wishing to quote from materials in the Russell Library collection should consult the Director. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.
Conditions Governing Use
Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding Aid prepared by Angelica Marini, 2016.
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Georgia Disability History Archive