Joseph Jones papers, 1838-1919 (bulk 1860-1905).

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Joseph Jones papers, 1838-1919 (bulk 1860-1905).

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Professional and family papers of Dr. Joseph Jones primarily pertain to his research of various diseases, particularly in the southern states, public health and sanitation, his study of American archeology and anthropology, the Civil War, and his research on the medical history of the Confederate States of America. Papers consist of Dr. Jones' manuscript writings, manuscript notes, correspondence, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, printed books, manuscript volumes, and photographs. Early letters between Jones, his father, brother, and first wife, Caroline, relay personal business and family news before and during the Civil War. Correspondence of his second wife, Susan, concern family matters, "French Spoliation claims", and disposal of Dr. Jones' library and archaeological collection after his death. Other personal letters describe travels in Europe and the Mediterranean region in the early 20th century and archeology. Professional correspondence relates to medical research, treatment of disease, including yellow fever, cholera, malaria, and leprosy. Correspondence also discusses the business of Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Business correspondence deals primarily with family plantations and property in Georgia. Printed items include published books, journals, and pamphlets, most of which relate to medicine and disease, Civil War, and archeology. Manuscript volumes contain letter file books with correspondence and other items related to the business of the Cotton Planters Convention of Georgia, International Medical Congress, Indian mound-builders, and United Confederate Veterans. Manuscript volumes also include letter file books that include correspondence of J.L. Cabell, Confederate States Army Surgeon; and notebooks with Dr. Jones' class, lecture, and research notes. Manuscript notes contain individual case studies of patients seen at Charity Hospital, New Orleans, La., who suffered from a variety of illnesses including cancer, ulcers, dysentery, malaria, syphilis, gonorrhea, typhoid fever, and diseases of the heart, kidney, bladder, and circulatory system. Manuscript writings are original drafts that resulted from Dr. Jones' extensive research in medicine, Civil War, and Confederate prisons and hospitals, archeology.

7.5 linear ft.74 v.23 microfilm reels.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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