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Dorothy "Flit" Jones papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS J05

Scope and Content

The collection includes original house research and reports; photographs of historic homes; miscellaneous photographs; genealogical research on the Brown family and their properties; Hudson's bicentennial time capsule clippings; and, oversize hand-drawn house sketches.

Dates

  • Creation: 1960-1989

Creator

Restrictions on Access

The collection is open for research use.

Restrictions on Use

The collection is open for research use.

Biography of Biography or History

Dorothy "Flit" Jones (1908-1999) was a 37-year resident of Hudson, Ohio. She was a member of the David Hudson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Dorothy and her husband, Wilbur "Bill" Jones (1906-1980), were active in the Hudson Heritage Association of Hudson, Ohio.

Extent

1.73 Linear Feet (1 box, 1 oversize box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Papers of Dorothy "Flit" Jones, who was actively involved in historic research of Hudson, Ohio.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection has been divided into six series.

Series

  1. General house report research
  2. Photographs
  3. House reports
  4. Brown family research
  5. Time capsule
  6. Oversize

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated by Dorothy Jones's daughter Nancy Hogarth in 1999 (accession no. 1999-04).

Related Material

Oversized house sketches are housed separately in an oversize flat box.

Title
Finding aid for the Dorothy "Flit" Jones papers
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English, Latin script

Repository Details

Part of the Hudson Library & Historical Society Repository

Contact:
96 Library Street
Hudson OH 44236