The collection contains Jones' correspondence, relating to both academic and political matters.
The copyright interests in the W. Landis Jones Papers have not been transferred to the University of Louisville.
.5 linear feet (1 manuscript box)
W. Landis Jones received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Emory University in December of 1964. He began his teaching career as a professor at Waynesburg Collge in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. In 1967 Dr. Jones joined the Political Science Department at the University of Louisville. From September 1969 to September 1970, Dr. Jones was a White House Fellow connected to the staff of then vice-president Spiro T. Agnew. He returned to Washington in 1977 to become director of the President's Commission on White House Fellowships under the administration of Jimmy Carter, taking a leave of absence from the U of L to do so.
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