The Robert "Bob" G. Jones Papers

 
1936-1976

2.5 linear feet

 Collection Number 176

 Prepared by Kathie Bordelon
June 2004

CITATION: The Robert “Bob” G. Jones Papers, Collection No. 176, Box number, Folder number,
Archives and Special Collections Department, Frazar Memorial Library, McNeese State University.

 Archives and Special Collections Department
Frazar Memorial Library
McNeese State University

Biographical Sketch

Robert “Bob” G. Jones was a Louisiana State Representative and State Senator from Calcasieu Parish. He served in the House from 1968 to 1972 and in the Senate from 1972-1976. He was a member of the “Young Turks,” a group of congressmen dedicated to reform in government. He authored the House Resolution that was the impetus for the reform. Jones was a candidate for Louisiana State Governor in 1975, but was defeated by Edwin W. Edwards.

Scope and Content Note

The collection consists primarily of photocopies of two scrapbooks kept by Robert “Bob” G. Jones during his two political campaigns. Also included are a tape of his radio campaign ads and a speech on campaign reform. There is a small portion of film showing his father, former Governor Sam Houston Jones, making a speech at the Beauregard Parish Fair, date unknown. Jones's legislative record from 1968-74, status reports on legislative bills, and other information on the legislative sessions are also included.

Container List

Box

Folder

Description
1

1

 Photocopy of Louisiana House of Representatives Campaign Scrapbook, 1967 - clippings, photographs, expenses
 

2

 Photocopy of Louisiana State Senator Campaign Scrapbook, 1971 - clippings, photographs, Action Speech, budget and expenses
 

3

 Photocopy of House Resolution Nos. 18-20 pertaining to Rules of the House, miscellaneous newspaper clippings
   

Election Results Scrapbook including Governor’s Race Statewide, Calcasieu Parish, Cameron Parish, Jeff Davis  1936-1968, miscellaneous races 1963-1974, miscellaneous newspaper clippings
  4 Legislative Calendar 1968-1974
Legislative Record 1968-74
  5 1968 Status Report on Legislative Bills
1969 notes on YMBC speech
  6 1970 Report on session
Status Report on Legislative Bills, other misc. notes
  7 1972 correspondence, legislative ballot, agencies consolidated under Act 253 of 1972, Status Report on Legislative Bills, Legislative Council Memorandum, songs and poem about the session, misc. notes
  8 1973 Status Report on Legislative Bills, information on law regarding capital punishment, abortion legislation, PAR Legislative Bulletin May 25 and November 1, 1973, notes on several resolutions and bills, songs about the session
  9 1974 Legislative Council Memorandum, Status Report on Legislative Bills, notes on resolutions and bills, PAR Legislative Bulletin October 18, 1974, misc. notes
  10 1975-76 Status Report on Legislative Bills, article from Lake Charles American Press August 29, 1976 on legislative session, LABI Legislative Update August 13, 1976
2  

VHS copied from reels of film:
1. (Color - no sound) Dancers on stage
2. (Black and white - no sound) Looks like train derailment
Beauregard Parish Fair, October 8-12 (no year given)
parade with flags, drums, participants in uniforms
girls riding cars in parade, floats
man on horseback
 Sam Jones shaking hands and making a speech
 3. (Color - no sound) Bob Jones’ children playing with cat
children in swimming pool
this film much later in time than first film
   

Cassette tape copied from reel to reel tapes:
Side A
Bob Jones campaign ads for State Representative
Speech by Herb Wyeth on life insurance company stocks
Speech by Bill Denman on stocks

Side B
Speech by Al Flanders on aerospace and electronics industries
   

Cassette tape:
Bob Jones speech to Baton Rouge Press Club on Campaign Reform including questions from audience, February 3, 1975
    Six reel to reel tapes, 2 16mm films, 1 Super 8, film, 1 8-track tape


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