Cordell Jones Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: NC1388
Abstract
Cordell Jones was an African American boxer in Nevada in the 1950s. The collection contains one scrapbook of photographs and newspaper clippings documenting Jones, boxing in Nevada in the mid-20th century, and African Americans in Nevada.
Dates
- 1950s
Conditions Governing Access
Unprocessed collection is open for research. Advanced notice is required; contact staff to schedule access. Materials must be used onsite. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law or special donor agreement.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 album)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Caroliniana in November 2019.
Source
- Caroliniana (Bookseller, Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Cordell Jones Scrapbook
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository
Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu