Scope and Contents The papers contain correspondence, memos, newspaper clippings, brochures, and speeches relating to the career of Brenda Jones and some family information. The materials date from 1975-2017, with the bulk of the papers dating 1991-2012. Gaps in the papers include: 1976-1987, 1989-1990, and 2014-2016. The papers are arranged alphabetically by topic/type of document. Items relating to Brenda Jones’ family include an autobiography that she wrote while answering questions for the...

Scope and Contents The Brenda Jones Photograph Collection documents Brenda Jones’ life and career, including her position as the first African American to head the ACLU of Eastern Missouri (2004-2013). The collection also includes photographs related to Jones’ earlier work as the Community Relations Manager of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and with the Missouri Arts Council’s African American Cultural Initiative. Photographs related to Jones’ work with the ACLU include souvenir photographs taken...