Letters and cards from Paul Jones to Jennifer Small, ca. 1945, 1976-1997

MLMSS 10199

fonds

ca. 1945, 1976-1997

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Photographs, Drawings

1373698

0.16 metres of textual material (1 box), includes some photographs and drawings

Paul Jones was a distinguished botanical artist. He studied at East Sydney Technical College and the Julian Ashton Art School before enlisting in the army in 1941. His overseas service included two periods in New Guinea. After the war Professor E. G. Waterhouse invited him to illustrate his publications Camellia Quest (1947) and Camellia Trail (1952). Jones’ major book, Flora Superba was published in 1971, the same year that he was awarded an OBE for his services to art. This publication was followed by a second major work in 1976, Flora Magnifica. In his later life Jones explored photography and developed a great interest in shells.

Jennifer Small is also a botanical artist.

Reference:
Library correspondence file

Letters and cards were addressed and posted by Jones to Jennifer Small and remained in her possession until purchased by the Library

Approximately 55 letters, cards and post cards from Paul Jones to Jennifer Small, written between 1976 and 1997. Included are photographs, mainly of flowers or shells, and two sets of New Guinea stamps. Enclosed with a 1996 letter are 12 original watercolours on cards, painted for Jones by Japanese prisoners of war under his care in Rabaul at the end of World War II.

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