Title (p.2): "Catalogue of the Archaeological Collection of Joseph Jones, M.D. 156 Washington Avenue Corner of Camp Street New Orleans Louisiana" New Orleans, Louisiana Joseph Jones, M.D. Contents are regarding (p.3): "The antiquities described in this archaeological catalogue state chiefly to North Central and South America; but are illustrated also by works of art, derived from Europe, Africa, and Asia. Many of the implements of war, and the emblems of religious worship illustrating the arts of the ancient pre-historic (anti- Columbian) races of North America were taken form the aboriginal [...] and mounds with my own hands. All the objects described in this catalogue, were either obtained during my explorations and [...], or were directly purchased from their original discoverer and owner. In these instances I have given to the objects these names which best described their origin use [...]", September 6th, 1888

Item — huntington box: 1, Folder: 3

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

From the Collection:

Collection focus is mainly on the Indians of Tennessee and Jones' work Explorations of the aboriginal remains of Tennessee or Antiquities in Tennessee. Covers Indian burial practices, archaeological digs, items found, and other information about Indian antiquities. Includes Mounted pages from Jones' book on notebook sheets with handwritten notes, probably a proof. A handwritten manuscript for the book, bound in a notebook with the hand written title "Explorations of the antiquities of Tennessee by Joseph Jones 1867-1868", with notes and correspondence interspersed. Page numbers do not correspond, but text does match in parts. Original watercolors and other illustrations, used for plates in the book, showing, skeletons, pipes, jewelry, and other artifacts. Correspondence to and from John Wesley Powell, the Bureau of Ethnology at the Smithsonian Institution, Edwin Kenneth Burnett, William Porcher Miles, Alpheus Hyatt, A.C. Love, and others. Also included are newspaper clippings, maps, booklets, and other notes made by Jones.