A Guide to the Lou Jones Photographic Archive, 1976-2011
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | Jones, Lou, 1948- | |
| Title: | Lou Jones Photographic Archive | |
| Dates: | 1976-2011 | |
| Abstract: | The Lou Jones Photographic Archive, 1976-2011, consists color slides taken by Lou Jones, and printed materials containing Lou Jones’ photographs. | |
| Extent: | 7 ft. | |
| Language: | Materials are written in English. | |
| Repository: | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin | |
Biographical Note
One of Boston’s most diverse photographers, Lou Jones specializes in photo illustration and location photography for corporate, advertising and collateral projects. His clients include Nike, Federal Express, KLM, Met Life and Fortune magazine. Jones photographed U. S. Congressional Delegations, government, military and guerrilla leaders in Central America in the 1980’s. Jones’ images have been exhibited in galleries throughout the country, including the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D. C., the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York City, and the Museum of Afro-American History in Boston.
Scope and Contents
The Lou Jones Photographic Archive, 1976-2011, consists color slides taken by Lou Jones, and printed materials such as postcards, calendars, posters, gallery announcements, newsletters, and other publications containing Lou Jones’ photographs.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Restricted access. Lou Jones retains copyright on all items. Permission to publish must be obtained from Lou Jones.
Index Terms | ||
| Subjects (Persons) | ||
| Jones, Lou, 1948-, -- Archives. | ||
| Subjects | ||
| Photography, Abstract -- Exhibitions. | ||
| Photography -- United States -- Periodicals. | ||
| Photography, Abstract. | ||
| Photography -- Technique. | ||
| Photography -- United States -- Exhibitions. | ||
| Photography -- United States. | ||
| Places | ||
| Stamford (Tex.) -- History. | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Lou Jones Photographic Archives, 1976-2011, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin.
Processing Information
Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center’s "History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light" project, 2009-2011.
Detailed Description of the Papers