Adrienne Jones (b.1915) worked as office and managerial worker, cattle rancher, and with youth groups. She is also a free-lance writer and novelist. The collection consists of Jones' manuscript drafts, galley proofs, books, related papers, correspondence with editors and publishing houses, and files relating to speaking engagements. Manuscripts include Whistle down a dark lane, The hawks of Chelney, The beckoner, The mural master, So, nothing is forever, Another place, another spring, Ride the far wind, A matter of spunk, Long time passing, and Street family.

Jones was born Adrienne Applewhite on July 28, 1915 in Atlanta, Georgia; attended UCLA, 1958-59 and UC Irvine, 1972; worked as office and managerial worker, cattle rancher, and with youth groups; a free-lance writer and novelist, she is the author of many books, including: Ride the far wind (1964), Another place, another spring (1971), So, nothing is forever (1974), The hawks of Chelney (1977), The beckoner (1980), Whistle down a dark lane (1982), A matter of spunk (1983), Street family (1987), and Long time passing (1990).

13 Linear Feet (26 boxes.)

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