Overview of the Collection
UUS_P0564
Jones, Paul, 1880-1941.
The Reverend Paul Jones Photographs 1913 Collection
1913
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives
Photograph Collection
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-3000
Phone: 435 797-8248
Fax: 435 797-2880
Email: scweb@usu.edu
1 Box
.5 Linear Feet
The Reverend Paul Jones Photographs 1913 Collection contains 79 images taken mostly in summer and early fall of 1913 by Rev. Jones himself.
They include many images of Logan Canyon taken during a Boy Scout outing, several of Jones' wedding and property, and a few of St. John's Episcopal Church and rectory.
Material in English
Processed in February of 2014
The Reverend Paul Jones Photographs 1913 Collection was donated to Special Collections and Archives by Darrin Smith in December of 2012.
No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Reverand Paul Jones Photographs 1913 Collection must
be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Initial Citation:
USU_P0564; The Reverend Paul Jones Photographs 1913 Collection; Photograph Collections Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University
Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_0564, USUSCA.
Biographical Note
The 1906 arrival in Logan, Utah of the Rev. Paul Jones and the Rev. Donald Johnston launched an era of high profile Episcopal ministry in Logan, Utah—a predominantly Mormon community.
The two young priests were active proponents of the Social Gospel movement as well as Progressive Era reforms. Their vigorous public outreach, particularly with students at the Agricultural College of Utah,
included establishing Logan's first lending library, installing the first tennis court and indoor shower, as well as publishing a journal called The Portal, which contained articles on a variety of literary,
theological, community, and social reform issues. Johnston departed for Pennsylvania in 1911, and in 1913 Jones moved to Salt Lake City where he subsequently served as the Episcopal Bishop of Utah until being
forced to resign in 1917 for his pacifist views during World War I. Rev. Jones also served as the first scoutmaster of the first Boy Scout group in the west, Scout Troop 1.
Collection contains 79 images of various Utah locations, including Logan, Bear Lake and environs, Magna, Curlew, and Garfield. Also pictured are various buildings including St. John’s Episcopal Church and
Rectory, All Saints Mission in Garfield, and Logan Temple. Also includes numerous photos of Boy Scouts engaged in activities: camping, hiking, fishing, fording, and swimming. Photos are very likely of
Logan Troop 1 on their initial 12-day, 100-mile hike to Bear Lake in August 1913. A few photos of a wedding are very likely those of Reverend Paul Jones, the Scoutmaster of Troop 1 and pastor of
St. John’s Episcopal Church from 1906 until 1914, who married Mary Elizabeth Ralch in June of 1913. No persons are undeniably identifiable, although contemporary newspaper accounts give some idea about who
is in the photos. Copies of these newspaper clips have been included in the relevant folder for additional reference.
Other collections relevant to Paul Jones and the Logan St. John’s Episcopal Church are:
• The St. John’s Episcopal Church Records (USU_COLL MSS 77)
• The Episcopal Diocese of Utah (MSO 686)
• A-Boards Photos (A0634, A1483, A1484, A3742)
• Paul Jones, The Portal, and the Building of St. John’s Episcopal Church (Digital Collection)
The images are organized by theme and content. Folder 1 contains images of buildings: the All Souls Community Church in Garfield; St. Andrew’s in Magna; St. John’s (interior and exterior) in Logan.
Folder 2 contains images of a scout expedition up Logan Canyon in August of 1913. Folder 3 contains images of the Rev. Paul Jones, his wedding, and his land near Curlew, Utah.
Folder 4 contains images of the Logan 4th of July parade in 1913. Folder 5 contains images of Paul Jones, his family and friends, and various locations in Logan Canyon taken on one of his many camping trips,
including several images of places in Logan Canyon that may or may not have been during any of Jones’ trips. Folder 6 contains an unrelated image of the Logan Temple.
Other collections relevant to Paul Jones and the Logan St. John’s Episcopal Church are:
• The St. John’s Episcopal Church Records (USU_COLL MSS 77
• The Episcopal Diocese of Utah (MSO 686
• A-Boards Photos (A0634, A1483, A1484, A3742)
• Paul Jones, The Portal, and the Building of St. John’s Episcopal Church (Digital Collection)
Social Life and Customs
City and Town Life
Home and Family
Sports and Recreation
Religion
Protestantism
Material Types
Images
St. John's Episcopal Church (Logan, Utah)--Photographs.
Episcopal church--Utah--Logan--Photographs.
Jones, Paul, 1880-1941--Photographs.
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The Reverend Paul Jones Photographs 1913 Collection
1913
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Community Church, home of All Souls Mission, Garfield, Utah
1915
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St. Andrew’s, Magna, Utah
1913
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St. Andrew’s Sunday School, Magna, Utah
1913
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Arthur, Utah
1913
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St. John’s Rectory and Church, Logan, Utah
1913
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St. John’s, Interior, Logan, Utah
1913
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St. John’s, Interior, Logan, Utah
1913
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St John’s Rectory, Logan, Utah
1913
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Scout group starting out
August 1913
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Supper at Mud Flats
August 1913
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Scout Group at Mud Flats
August 1913
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Scout Group at Mud Flats
August 1913
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Scout Group at Garden City
August 1913
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Scout Group, Fording Little Bear River
August 1913
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Scout Group, Fording Little Bear River
August 1913
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Scout Group, on a trail
August 1913
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Scout Group, Stopped at Burnt Bridge
August 1913
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Scout Group, Swimming/Boating at Fish Haven
August 1913
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Scout Group, Swimming/Boating at Fish Haven
August 1913
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Scout Group, Swimming/Boating at Fish Haven
August 1913
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Scout Group, Camping at Fish Haven
August 1913
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Scout Group, Above Fish Haven
August 1913
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Scout Group, Camping at Fish Haven
August 1913
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Scout Group, Camping at Fish Haven
August 1913
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Boat at Fish Haven
August 1913
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Pack Horse and “Slopper”
August 1913
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Pack Horse and “Slopper”
August 1913
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Scout Group at Swan Lake
August 1913
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Scout Group Above the Sinks
August 1913
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Mt. Logan Summit
August 1913
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Scout at Mt. Logan
August 1913
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Scout at Mt. Logan
August 1913
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In the snow at Mt. Logan
August 1913
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Sledding at Mt. Logan
August 1913
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Lake Lucy, near Mt. Logan (?)
August 1913
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Home or church in Coronado, CA
July 1913
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Paul and Mary Elizabeth Jones (?)
July 1913
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Tennis Court near St. John’s, not finished
1913
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Bride, likely Mary Elizabeth Ralch
July 1913
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Groom, likely Rev. Paul Jones
July 1913
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Bride, likely Mary Elizabeth Ralch
July 1913
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Unknown Building, interior; possibly old meeting house on Center Street in Logan, or St. John's Rectory
1913
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Tennis Court, completed
1913
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Party, wedding (?), persons unknown
1913
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Postcard, persons sitting and eating outdoors, persons unknown
1913
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Men in car, persons unknown, Blind Springs, Utah
July 1913
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Building in Curlew, unknown
1913
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Boundary Marker, Paul Jones of Logan
1913
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Paul and Mary Elizabeth Jones
1913
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Boy Scouts, Troop 1, preparing for parade
July 4, 1913
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Goddess of Liberty, Harriett Hatch
July 4, 1913
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Liberty Bell, Logan 3rd Ward
July 4, 1913
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Valley Forge Float, Logan 1st Ward
July 4, 1913
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Paul Jones seated on a rock
1913
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Cattle in the field
1913
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Paul Jones standing in a field
1913
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A wagon, Beaver Landing
July 1913
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A tent and table, Beaver Landing
July 1913
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Woman cooking
1913
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Camp supplies
1913
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Paul Jones on horseback
1913
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Bear Lake
1913
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Bear Lake
1913
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Bear Lake
1913
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Paul Jones and Mary Elizabeth at Bear Lake
1913
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Mary Elizabeth, other adult woman, several children at campsite
1913
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Horses at pasture near Bear Lake
1913
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Tony Grove Canyon
1913
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Tony Grove Lake
1913
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Unknown, probably peaks near Tony Grove
1913
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Unknown, probably peaks near Tony Grove
1913
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White Pine Canyon
1913
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Mt. Gog
1913
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White Pine Canyon
1913
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Bunch Grass Hollow
1913
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Man with horse-drawn carriage, unknown
1913
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Unknown building, interior; possibly old meeting house on Center Street in Logan, or St. John's Rectory
1913
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“Mormon Chariot” in the camp
1913
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Logan Temple, taken by Darrin Smith, from east side looking into valley
December 2012