Richmond A. Jones Design PapersAn inventory of the collection at the University of Illinois at Chicago

Richmond A. Jones Design Papers

An inventory of the collection at the University of Illinois at Chicago


Collection Summary
	Creator:	Richmond A. Jones
	Title:	Richmond A. Jones Design Papers
	Dates:	1970-2000
	Abstract:	Richmond A. Jones (b. 1937) is a Chicago-based advertising art director and freelance graphic designer. The collection consists of preliminary work and final project designs done by Jones. T
	Quantity:	12.25 linear feet
	Identification:	RJones

Biographical Sketch

Richmond A. Jones (b. 1937) is a Chicago-based advertising art director and freelance graphic designer. Jones' education included study at The University of Illinois, American Academy of Art, The Lill Street Ceramics Studio, The Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago, and the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He worked in New York as an art director at Batten, Barton, Durstine and Osborn (September 1961-November 1966) and served from 1962-1964 in the U.S. Army in Germany before receiving an Honorable Discharge after military obligation with the rank of Sergeant. Jones then worked in New York for J. Walter Thompson Co. (1966-1968), and Fuller, Smith and Ross (1969-1970) and he was the president of Jones, James and Jameson, Inc. (1968-1969). In 1970, he established Richmond A. Jones Graphics in Chicago. Some of Jones' major clients have included the American Library Association, International Business Machines (IBM), Mosby Yearbook Medical Publishers, Miller Brewing Company, and the Illinois Central Railroad.

Jones was a founder of the Group for Advertising Progress, a director and member of the Society of Typographic Arts -- where he was one of the few African American designers, and a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (1975-2000). He has received numerous honors and awards for his work including two for Highest Readership from Design News (1966) and the Max Award for a brochure produced for Underwriters Labs Inc. (1985). Jones is listed in Who's Who Among Black Americans (1992-1993), Who's Who in the Midwest (1990-1991), received the American Corporate Identity Award of Excellence in 1997 and has been noted as a Black advertising pioneer in Toyota Corporation's 2005 FORWARD publication.

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of preliminary work and final project designs done by Jones. The designs are arranged alphabetically by the client's name. Dates are for the works included. In cases of undated work, dates have been supplied by Jones. Books with his cover designs are located at the end of the collection and are listed alphabetically by the author's last name. Folder #115, Box 11 contains a list of Jones' design work and production dates. This list is a useful reference for the designs.


Index Terms
	This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
	Subjects:
		Commercial art --Illinois --Chicago --Sources.
		Jones, Richmond Addison, 1937- --Archives.

		Chicago Design History

Detailed Description/Box and Folder Listing


Series I
Box	Folder
1	1	Abbott Laboratories, 1975-1978
	2	Academy of General Dentistry, 1976-1979
	3	Advanced Systems Applications, 1987-1988
	4	American Academy of Dermatology, 1976-1977
	5	American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 1978
	6	American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 1979
	7	American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 1987-1991
	8	American Bar Association, 1975-1994
	9	American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), 1974-1985
Box	Folder
2	10	American College of Radiology, 1974
	11	American Dental Association, 1972-1985
	12	American Health and Beauty Aids Institute, 1978-1982
	13	American Home Lighting Institute, 1981-1982
	14	American Hospital Association (AHA), 1985
	15	American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, 1978
	16	American Library Association (ALA), 199, 1993-1996
	17	American Library Association-Oversized Folder, 1994-1997
	18	American Library Association (ALA), 1997-1998
	19	ALA-Journals, 1994
Box	Folder
3	20	American Nuclear Society, 1974-1978
	21	American Osteopathic Association (AOA), 1975-1978
	22	The Hill Group-American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)-Oversize, 1984-1989
	23	The Hill Group-American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), 1990-1995
	24	American Society of Planning Officials (ASPO), October 1970-July 1971
	25	American Society of Planning Officials May 1971-November 1971
	26	American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 1980-1982
	27	American Veterinary Medical Association, 1986-1996
	28	American Veterinary Medical Association-Annual Reports, 1987-1991
Box	Folder
4	29	American Veterinary Medical Association-Folder Press Kits-Oversize, 1986-1995
	30	Arthur Wilk Advertising (Intropin), 1974
	31	Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), 1984-1991
	32	Artists Guild of Chicago, 1972
	33	Audit Bureau of Circulations-Oversized, 1985-1988
Box	Folder
5	34	Ben Franklin Merchandise Show, 1982
	35	Ben Franklin Merchandise Show, 1983
	36	Ben Franklin Merchandise Show, 1984
	37	Ben Franklin Merchandise Show, 1985
	38	Ben Franklin Merchandise Show and Training Brochure, 1986
	39	Ben Franklin Merchandise Show, 1987
	40	Ben Franklin National Merchandise Show, 1988
	41	Ben Franklin National Merchandise Show, 1989
Box	Folder
6	42	Ben Franklin National Merchandise Show, 1990
	43	Ben Franklin National Merchandise Show, 1991
	44	Biscuit and Cracker Distributors Association, 1979
	45	Bonus Books Incorporated, 1994-1996
	46	Bostrom Management Corporation, 1981-1983
	47	CADMUS Creative/National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC), 1995
	48	Catalyst for Youth Incorporated, 1970
	49	Catholic Health Corporation, 1981-1994
	50	Chicago Sun Times Magazine, 1974
	51	City of Chicago-Department of Cultural Affairs, 1985
	52	Colgate-Palmolive, 1974
	53	Denverside Ltd., 1972
	54	Bob Duquesne-Entertainer, 1999-2000
	55	Emergency Department Nurses Association (EDNA), 1980-1986
Box	Folder
7	56	Electrical Business Magazine, 1981-1982
	57	Environment Seven Limited, 1972
	58	Evangelical Hospital Association, 1977-1981
	59	Feldman Investment Group Incorporated, 1989-1992
	60	First Humanics Corporation, 1987-1988
	61	Geneva Consortia Consultants, 1997
	62	Hammond Organ, 1976
	63	Jim Reavis and Associates, 1982
	64	Illinois Central Railroad, 1988-1994
	65	Miscellaneous, undated
	66	Institute of Psychoanalysis, 1985
	67	Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1975-1976
	68	Smith Bucklin and Associates, 1978-1979
	69	International Association for Orthodontics (IAO), 1981
	70	International Business Machines (IBM), 1995
Box	Folder
8	71	The Hill Group-International Society of the Knee, 1985
	72	J. A. Fullen and Associates, 1974
	73	J. Reuther and Associates, 1980
	74	Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, 1973
	75	Kiwanis Magazine 1983-1984
	76	Lowrey Electronics, 1974
	77	Dimensional Marketing Incorporated, 1977
	78	March of Dimes Incorporated, 1995-1997
	79	Medical-Dental-Hospital- Bureaus of America, 1985
	80	Meeting Objectives Incorporated, 1989
	81	Methodist Youth Services, 1992-1993
	82	Miller Brewing Company, 1982
	83	(Mosby) Yearbook Medical Publishers, 1988-1990
	84	(Mosby) Yearbook Medical Publishers, 1991
	85	(Mosby) Yearbook Medical Publishers, undated
	86	(Mosby) Yearbook Medical Publishers, 1993-1997
	87	The Morey Corporation, 1993-1994
	88	Nalco Chemical Company, 1979
	89	National Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers, 1979
	90	National Broadcasting Company (NBC), 1996
	91	National Broom and Mop Council, 1978-1979
	92	National Catholic Society of Foresters (NCSF), 1995-1997
	93	National Pharmaceutical Council, 1995
	94	Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission, 1980
	95	Dick Bragaw Public Relations, 1992
	96	ORCO-Subsidiary of the AAOS, 1986-1987
	97	PC Quote-Oversize, 1986-1989
Box	Folder
9	98	Logo Slicks-Corporate and Project Logos, 1977-1989
	99	Quille Travel Organization, 1983-1984
	100	Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, 1981
	101	D.W. Rome-PC, 1985-1987
	102	Roosevelt University, 1971-1972
	103	Saint Stephen Terrace, 1977
	104	Science Research Associates (SRA), 1972-1974
	105	Scott Foresman and Company, 1972
	106	Supervisor Nurse Magazine, 1981-1982
	107	Systema Incorporated, 1972-1974
	108	Underwriters Laboratories (UL), 1983-1984
	109	Underwriters Laboratories, 1985-1986
	110	Underwriters Laboratories, 1987-1988
	111	Westlake Community Hospital, 1982-1983
Box	Folder
10	112	Arthur Wilk Advertising, 1973-1974
	113	3 Ring Binder Cover Designs, undated
Box	Folder
11	114	Miscellaneous Design, undated
	115	Guide to Richmond A. Jones' Designs, undated
Box	Folder
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	123	Holloway, Nancy M. Nursing the Critically Ill Adult. 3rd ed. Menlo Park, California: Addison-Wesley Company, 1988
	124	American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: 1989 Directory. Park Ridge, Illinois: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1989.
	125	American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Directory 1990. Park Ridge, Illinois: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1990.
	126	American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Directory 1991. Park Ridge, Illinois: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1991.
	128	Workbook for the Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured. 4th ed. Park Ridge, Illinois: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1987.
	129	Ayres, M.D., Stephen M. Health Care in the United States: the Facts and the Choices. Chicago: American Library Association, 1996.
	130	Barbuto, Domenica M., and Martha Kreisel. Guide to Civil War Books. Chicago:American Library Association, 1996.
	131	Bazillion, Richard J., and Connie Braun. Academic Libraries as High-Tech Gateways: a Guide to Design and Space Decisions. Chicago: American Library Associations, 1995.
	132	Bruwelheide, Janis H. The Copyright Primer for Librarians and Educators. 2nd ed.Chicago and Washington, D.C.: American Library Association and National Educational Association, 1995.
	133	Burlingame, Dwight F., ed. Library Fundraising Models for Success. Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.
	134	Carson, Paula Phillips, Kerry David Carson, and Joyce Schouest Phillips. The Library Manager's Deskbook: 102 Expert Solutions to 101 Common Dilemmas. Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.
	135	Coffman, Steve, Cynthia A. Kehoe, and Pat Wiedensohler, eds. The Internet-Plus Directory of Express Library Services. Chicago: American Library Association, 1998.
	136	Chelton, Mary K., ed. Excellence in Library Services to Young Adults. Chicago: American Library Association, 1994.
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	138	Cook, Sybilla Avery, and Cheryl A. Page. Books, Battles and Bees. Chicago: American Library Association, 1994.
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	140	Daubert, Madeline J. Financial Management for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries. Chicago: American Library Association, 1993.
	141	Day, Teresa Thurman, Bruce Flanders, and Gregory Zuck, eds. Automation for School Libraries. Chicago: American Library Association, 1994.
	142	Directory of Resources on Library Services to the Spanish Speaking. American Library Association, 1993.
	143	Eberhart, George M., comp. The Whole Library Handbook 2. Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.
	144	Tarin, Patricia, ed. Equal Voices Many Choices. Chicago: American Library Association, 1997.
	145	Fried, Ph.D., Stephen B., and G. Ann Schultis. The Best Self-Help and Self-Awareness Books. Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.
	146	ALA Production Services, comp. Electronic Resources Skills: an Assessment and Development Log for Reference Staff. Occasional Paper Number 17. Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.
	147	ALA Production Services, comp. Electronic Publishing Alternatives for Collections Of America's Diversity. Occasional Paper Number 18. Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.
	148	Engle, Mary E., Marilyn R. Lutz, William W. Jones, Jr., and Genevieve Engel. Internet Connections: a Librarian's Guide to Dial-Up Access and Use. 2nd ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.
	149	Garlock, Kristen L., and Sherry Piontek. Building the Service-Based Library Web Site. Chicago: American Library Association, 1996.
	150	Giesecke, Joan, ed. Practical Help for New Supervisors. 3rd ed. Chicago: American Library Association,, 1997.
	151	Giesecke, Joan, ed. Scenario Planning for Libraries. Chicago: American Library Association, 1998.
	152	Glover, Denise M. Voices of the Spirit. Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.
	153	Goddard, Martha L., ed. Guidelines for Library and Information Services for the American Deaf Community. Chicago: American Library Association, 1996.
	154	Hales-Mabry, Celia. The World of Aging: Information Needs and Choices. Chicago: American Library Association, 1993.
	155	Hagler, Ronald. The Bibliographic Record and Information Technology. 3rd ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 1997.
	157	Johnson, Peggy, ed. Guide to Technical Services Resources. Chicago: American Library Association, 1994.
	158	Johnson, Bruce, ed. Guidelines for Bibliographic Description of Reproductions. Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.
	159	Kaplan, Michael, ed. Planning and Implementing Technical Services Workstations. Chicago: American Library Association, 1997.
	160	Kennedy, Shirley Duglin. Best Bet Internet: Reference and Research When You Don't Have Time to Mess Around. Chicago: American Library Association, 1998.
	161	Keve, Paul W. Crime Control and Justice in America. Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.
	162	Lazzaro, Joseph J. Adaptive Technologies for Learning and Work Environments. Chicago: American Library Association, 1993.
	163	Lewis, Marjorie, ed. Outstanding Books for the College Bound. Chicago: American Library Association, 1996.
	164	Martin, Murray S. Collection Development and Finance: a Guide to Strategic Library Materials Budgeting. Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.
	165	Sharif, Josephine, comp. The Newberry and Caldecott Awards. Chicago: American Library Association, 1996.
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	168	Norlin, Dennis A., Cay Gasque, Christopher Lewis, Ruth O'Donnell, and Lawrence Webster. A Directory of Adaptive Technologies to Aid Library Patrons and Staff with Disabilities. Chicago: American Library Association, 1994.
	169	Ross, Calvin. The Frugal Youth Cybrarian. Chicago: American Library Association, 1997.
	170	Smith, Henrietta M., Ed. The Coretta Scott King Awards Book. Chicago: American Library Association, 1994.
	171	Taft Group, comp. The Big Book of Library Grant Money. Chicago: American Library Association, 1994.
	172	Wiegand, Wayne A. A Biography of Melvil Dewey: Irrepressible Reformer. Chicago: American Library Association, 1996.
	173	Weingand, Darlene E. Customer Service Excellence. Chicago: American Library Association, 1997.
	174	Wherry, Timothy Lee. Patent Searching for Librarians and Inventors. Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.
	175	Wright III, Raymond S. The Genealogist's Handbook: Modern Methods for Researching Family History. Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.
	176	Young, Virginia G. The Library Trustee: a Practical Guidebook. 5th ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.
	177	Zvirin, Stephanie. The Best Years of Their Lives: a Resource Guide for Teenagers in Crisis. 2nd ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 1996.
	178	Breo, Dennis L. Vital Signs. Chicago: Bonus Books, Inc., 1995.
	179	Heller, Bill. Playing Tall: the Ten Shortest Players in NBA History. Chicago: Bonus Books, Inc., 1995.
	180	Nichols, PhD. Judith E. Global Demographics: Fund Raising for a New World. Chicago: Bonus Books, Inc., 1995.
	181	Travers, Scott A. The Coin Collector's Survival Manual. 3rd ed. Chicago: Bonus Books, Inc., 1984.
	182	Terpstra, Vern. International Marketing. 4th ed. Chicago: Dryden P, 1987.
	183	Holloway, Nancy Meyer, ed. Emergency Department Nurses Association Core Curriculum. Chicago: Dryden P, 1980.
	188	Bell, Welden E. Temporomandibular Disorders. 3rd ed. Chicago: Year Book Medical, Inc.,, 1986.
	189	Colligen, Bruce H., ed. Pharmaceutical Benefits Under State Medical Assistance Programs. Reston, Virginia: National Pharmaceutical Council, Inc., 1995.