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Michael Owen Jones Folklorist photographs, 1929-1990

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Jones, Michael Owen (1942-10-11)
Title
Michael Owen Jones Folklorist photographs
Dates
1929-1990 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.75 linear feet, (3 boxes)
.1 gigabytes, (2 digital files)
Collection Number
UUS_Folk Coll 084
Summary
Photographic images of folklorists and folklore students, taken by Michael Owen Jones and/or colleagues.
Repository
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English
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Content Description

This collection contains over 1,100 photographic images (negatives as well as framed and unframed prints) of folklorists taken by UCLA folklorist Michael Owen Jones and/or his students and colleagues. Also includes conference materials, where most of the photographs were taken.

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Historical Note

Michael Owen Jones is an American folklorist recognized for his influential work on material culture, folk art, and vernacular creativity. He earned his Ph.D. in Folklore from Indiana University and in 1968 joined the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the Folklore and Mythology program, where he spent the entirety of his career. Jones's research focused on how individuals and communities express identity and values through craftsmanship, ritual, and everyday creativity. His publications include notable studies on folk artisans, the cultural significance of handmade objects, and the nature of creativity in daily life. Jones has authored more than 200 academic works related to his study and interpretation of folk traditions and material expression.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Michael Owen Jones Folklorist photographs USU_Folk Coll 084. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations:USU_Folk Coll 084, USUSCA.

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Michael Owen Jones Folklorist photographs must be obtained from the Folklore Curator and/or the Special Collections Section Head.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

These materials were donated to USU Special Collections and Archives in 2022 by Michael Owen Jones.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Names and Subjects

Subject Terms

  • Academic libraries--Utah--Logan--Photographs.
  • Folklore and Folklife
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