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Joseph Talmage and Vera Jean Jones Collection
H.Mss.1118  
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Box 1, Folder 1

Jones Binder 1, (1 of 3) 1915-1940

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Contains a biography about the beginnings of J. Talmage Jone's life written by his mother Edna Cynthia Layton Jones. Photographs of J. Talmage of boyhood (from 4-13 years of age), family home and attended church, and family members. Certificates of blessings, baptism and confirmation into the church, and promotion to Elder.
Box 1, Folder 2

Jones Binder 1, (2 of 3) 1915-1940

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Consists of photographs of Jones family, various locations that were relevant to them, and times at the beach with friends. Documents that represent J. Talmage's time in high school included a play program and a diploma. There are letters and writing documents discussing the family story of moving to Los Angeles, California from Thatcher, Arizona.
Box 1, Folder 3

Jones Binder 1, (3 of 3) 1915-1940

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From the mid to late 1930s, there are photographs of J. Talmage with Vera Jean and other events such as a vehicle wreckage. Programs for Mother's Day at the Arlington Ward, the initiation of Talmage as President of the M-Men association, and a basketball tournament. Vera Jean Noyes' program of her summer cource and commencement. Talmage received a degree from UCLA.
Box 1, Folder 4

Jones Binder 2, (1 of 3) 1940-1960

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Contains a marriage certificate between J. Talmage and Vera Jean in the early 1940s, and documents officiating Talmage as Bishop.
Box 1, Folder 5

Jones Binder 2, (2 of 3) 1940-1960

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Contains family photographs depicting the Jones family on a stage. Newspaper clipping recognizing J. Talmage as the new Counselor of the Pasadena Stake in 1950.
Box 1, Folder 6

Jones Binder 2, (3 of 3) 1940-1960

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Contains newspaper articles regarding Talmage's involvement in basketball as a player and a coach in the Arlington Ward. Documented letters of the LDS from Utah appointing Talmage as a bishop for the Las Flores Ward and leaving his position as Bishop to become first counselor to Howard W. Hunter. Program about Talmage's involvement with establishing a new chapel in 1951. Documentation of J. Talmage discussing his job appointment of Treasurer of TOPP Industries in 1959.
Box 1, Folder 7

Jones Binder 3, Canada, (1 of 4) 1964-1967

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Contains documents delegating J. Talmage as the president of the Western Canadian Mission in 1964. Newspaper clippings announcing the leadership and praising J. Talmage's devotion to the church. Copies of J. Talmage and Vera Jean Jones' blessings from the Pasadena Stake or Ward.
Box 1, Folder 8

Jones Binder 3, Canada, (2 of 4) 1964-1967

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Contains letters written by J. Talmage Jones from his time in Alberta, Canada and providing updates for other church members from 1964-1965. Certificates of marriage license and clergymen under the Canadian government. Lettered documents regarding the Canadian missionary.
Box 1, Folder 9

Jones Binder 3, Canada, (3 of 4) 1964-1967

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Contains letters written by J. Talmage Jones providing updates from his experiences and progress on the Western Canadian Mission from 1965-1967. Newspaper clippings about the progress the Western Canadian Mission had made in Alberta, Canada. Documented program of a biographical sketch of John Longden and different leaders of the Western Canadian Mission. Letter written by J. Talmage Jones to his parents.
Box 2, Folder 1

Jones Binder 3, Canada, (4 of 4) 1964-1967

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Contains correspondence with General Authorities including N. Eldon Tanner, missionaries in Western Canadian mission, and letter of release from service.
Box 2, Folder 2

Jones Binder 4, (1 of 4) 1971-1976

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Contains brief journal entries January 1971-May 1972. Correspondence with General Authorities including Howard W. Hunter, Delbert L. Stapely, and Gordon B. Hinckley; correspondence with stake presidents in Southern California due to assignment as Regional Representative.
Box 2, Folder 3

Jones Binder 4, (2 of 4) 1971-1976

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Contain journal entries from June 1972-June 1973. Correspondence with Harold B. Lee, President of the Church and Spencer W. Kimball, President of the Twelve. Correspondence and financial documents related to establishment of Mountain Mushroom, Inc.
Box 2, Folder 4

Jones Binder 4, (3 of 4) 1971-1976

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Contains journal entries from July 1973-June 1974. Letter from First Presidency releasing J. Talmage Jones from Regional Representative assignment. Correspondence with Apostle N. Elder Tanner and President Harold B. Lee. Financial documents related to Mountain Mushroom, Inc.
Box 2, Folder 5

Jones Binder 4, (4 of 4) 1971-1976

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Contains journal entries from July 1974-December 1976. Newspaper article of J. Talmage Jones assignment to head Rose Parade Float Finance Committee. Artist sketch of 1977 Rose Parade Mormon float.
Box 2, Folder 6

Jones Binder 5, (1 of 2) 1977-1979

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Contains brief journal entries from January 1977-June 1978. Correspondence from the First Presidency in relation to calling as Regional Representative. Documents related to organization of Youth Symphony and Chorus at the Hollywood Bowl June 1978.
Box 2, Folder 7

Jones Binder 5, (2 of 2) 1977-1979

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Contains brief journal entries July 1978-December 1979. Letter from First Presidency ending racial priesthood ban. Mission call to serve as president of the Singapore mission.
Box 2, Folder 8

Christopher Layton Family, Inc. Minute Cook, (1 of 2) 1966-1982

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Contains the bylaws and minute meetings of the Christopher Layton Family, Inc. J. Talmage Jones was elected to the Board of Trustees May 29, 1976.
Box 2, Folder 9

Christopher Layton Family, Inc. Minute Cook, (2 of 2) 1966-1982

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Contains further minutes and agenda of meetings of the organization.
Box 2, Folder 10

Jones Correspondence, (1 of 2) 1957

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Contains photos of Boy Scout group in front of bus and letters J. Talmage wrote to Vera Jean.
Box 2, Folder 11

Jones Correspondence, (2 of 2) 1957

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Contains further letters J. Talmage wrote to Vera Jean while attending National Scout Jamboree in 1957.
Box 2, Folder 12

Jones Items-Laid-In 1952-1955

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Contains missionary licenses of J. Talmage and Vera Jean. Program of J. Talmage's funeral on February 3, 1990.
Box 3, Folder 1

Family Histories 1913-1973

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Contains two histories of Layton Jones, one written by his mother and the other written by himself.
Box 3, Folder 2

Doctor Byron Jones 90th Birthday Celebration 1976

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Contains brief histories of Doctor Jones, Talmage's father, for his 90th birthday on February 23, 1976.
Box 3, Folder 3

Las Flores Ward Dedication 1951 September 9

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Contains a dedication program of a new chapel for the Las Flores Ward in Temple City, California.
Box 3, Folder 4

Journal 1985-2002

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Contains journal of J. Talmage Jones from 1985-1987. Also contains a letter to Christopher Jones, his son, dated September 23, 2002.
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