Author: Joseph Jay Jones
Born: 29 June 1908
Died: 12 Feb 1999
Bio: Joseph Jay Jones, professor of English for 40 years, died on 12 February 1999, at age 91. He was preceded in death by his wife, Johanna, and their son, David, and is survived by two daughters, Judy Holden and Suzie Sarrett. He was born in Peru, Nebraska, on 29 June 1908, and attended public schools in Tecumseh, Nebraska. After three years at Nebraska State College in Peru (1926-1929), he transferred to the University of Nebraska and graduated in 1930. He then attended Stanford University, where he received his MA in 1931 and his PhD in 1934.

After teaching at Colorado State College (1934-1935), Joe began his 40 years of service to The University of Texas.

For his entire bibliography see http://www.utexas.edu/faculty/council/1999-2000/memorials/JonesJ/jones.html