Robert L. Jones Papers on Morro Bay, 1974-1987, bulk 1974-1987

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Summary

Creators:
Jones, Robert L.
Abstract:
Documents and newspaper clippings created and collected by Robert “Bob” L. Jones, an environmental activist, for whom the Bob Jones City to Sea Trail between Avila and San Luis Obispo, is named.
Extent:
1 box (.5 linear feet)
Preferred citation:

Robert L. Jones Papers on Morro Bay, Special Collections and Archives, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Background

Scope and content:

Contains papers collected and created by Robert L. Jones, a local environmentalist for whom the Bob Jones Bike Trail near Avila Beach is named.

Biographical / historical:

Robert “Bob” L. Jones was an environmental activist and pioneer in the field of environmentalism on the central coast. He worked for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for over 23 years and was president of the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County from 1987 to 1989. He had a lifelong interest in environmental protection. Bob Jones died in 1994 and the trail was named for him in 1998.

Acquisition information:
Gift.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open to researchers by appointment. For more information on visiting, access policies, and reproduction requests, please visit our Reference Services page online at http://lib.calpoly.edu/search-and-find/collections-and-archives/reference-services/. .

Terms of access:

Digital copies are provided to researchers for the purpose of study, research, and personal use only, unless otherwise specified in writing. Materials that are the property of Cal Poly Special Collections and Archives require written permission prior to publication. No complete collection may be reproduced. For print and online publication, please visit our Reproduction Services page online at http://lib.calpoly.edu/support/sca-policies/reproduction/. Special Collections and Archives reserves the right to review all reproduction requests and to withhold permission if scanning would endanger the material, would violate copyright law, or would violate institutional restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Robert L. Jones Papers on Morro Bay, Special Collections and Archives, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Location of this collection:
Robert E. Kennedy Library, Rm 409
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, US
Contact:
(805) 756-2305
archives@calpoly.edu
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