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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Representative Jim Jones Proposes Reforms in Oklahoma Election Laws to Increase Transparency and Ease of Voting
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Political corruption, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_28_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressmen from Oklahoma Constituent: Expressing Views on Various Issues
- Date:
- 1974-04-22
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_32_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1983 Correspondence between Bob Edgehill and Congressman James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1983-01-25
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), United States--Armed Forces, Political campaigns--United States
- Congress:
- 97th (1981-1983)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones in reply to Senator David F. Durenberger
- Date:
- 1985-06-07
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare, Labor and Employment
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 99th (1985-1987)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0055
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from James L. Varner to Congressman James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1985-06-09
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Taxation--Law and legislation., Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 99th (1985-1987)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Scott Shaddock to Congressman James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1985-06-10
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Republican Party (U.S. 1854-), Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 99th (1985-1987)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. Jerald Shipman regarding White House and Capitol building tours
- Date:
- 1985-06-14
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment, Social Welfare
- Topic:
- Speeches, addresses, etc., Democratic Party (U.S.), Retirement
- Congress:
- 99th (1985-1987)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones in reply to Mr. Walt Haskew
- Date:
- 1985-06-14
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare, Labor and Employment, Economics and Public Finance, International Affairs
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Education--United States
- Congress:
- 99th (1985-1987)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Preliminary versions of the letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Reverend Ronnie Bishop; Includes handwritten edits and personal office correspondence
- Date:
- 1985-06-17
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, United States
- Congress:
- 99th (1985-1987)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones in reply to Mr. Gerald E. Robb
- Date:
- 1985-06-17
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment, Social Welfare, Health
- Topic:
- Gender identity., Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 99th (1985-1987)
![["Representative Jim Jones proposed reforms in Oklahoma election laws to increase transparency and accountability in political contributions and expenses. His proposals include periodic reporting of expenses and contributions, granting contributors the option of a tax credit, banning cash contributions over $20, and restricting candidates from mingling personal funds with campaign funds. Jones also suggested increasing the number of registrars and making voter registration more accessible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Representative Jim Jones Proposes Reforms in Oklahoma Election Laws to Increase Transparency and Ease of Voting")
![["The document is from a constituent to Congressman James R. Jones expressing support for President Nixon, concerns about energy policy and air pollution regulations, opposition to nuclear energy challenges, and advocating for strong foreign policy and restrictions on news reporting. The constituent urges the congressman to vote in line with the wishes of the people and not to give in to media pressure."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_28_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressmen from Oklahoma Constituent: Expressing Views on Various Issues")
![["Bob Edgehill received a card from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, thanking him for thinking of his friends in the East and wishing him a happy and healthy 1983. Edgehill also received a card from a friend in Yugoslavia, Ivan Lackovic, asking if he will be going to Maui for a winter vacation. The card also mentions a young horse and the sole distributors of the card, Marcel Schurman Company, Inc. The card was sent to Edgehill in Maui, Hawaii."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_32_0019_thumbnail.jpg "1983 Correspondence between Bob Edgehill and Congressman James R. Jones")
![["James R. Jones, a member of Congress from Oklahoma, has agreed to join the Board of Directors of Americans for Generational Equity in response to a letter from Honorable David F. Durenberger. Jones expresses his interest and hopes to make a positive contribution to the foundation's work. He also mentions his desire to discuss the foundation further with Durenberger in the near future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones in reply to Senator David F. Durenberger")
![["The letter is a personal request from Jon Jim & \"Tanner Neva Varner to James R. Jones asking for a favor for their friend, John D. Sears, who is visiting Washington, D.C. They request a VIP pass to the House, Senate, and White House, as well as an escort and meeting with Jones. They provide background information on Sears and his family, and mention that he is Neva's personal physician. They ask Jones to make Sears and his family feel welcome during their trip."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0055_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from James L. Varner to Congressman James R. Jones")
![["The author is thanking Representative James R. Jones for recognizing the achievements of Oklahoma's class of '85, but expresses concern about the unnecessary expense of delivering congratulatory certificates to graduates. The author suggests that corporate sponsorship could be arranged in the future to conserve taxpayer money. The author appreciates the support for education and democratic participation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0047_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Scott Shaddock to Congressman James R. Jones")
![["The document is a letter from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress from Oklahoma, responding to a constituent regarding a trip to Washington, DC. Jones regrets that Congressional tours are fully booked but provides information on public tours and encourages the constituent to reach out for further assistance. He also invites the constituent to visit his office while in town."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. Jerald Shipman regarding White House and Capitol building tours")
![["James R. Jones, a member of Congress from Oklahoma, thanks a constituent for sharing their views on various subjects. He mentions his support for legislation aiding the contras in Nicaragua and his efforts to reduce the deficit through spending cuts and balanced budgets. Jones emphasizes the importance of cutting the deficit to prevent future generations from facing crippling debts. He encourages the constituent to continue sharing their positions with him."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones in reply to Mr. Walt Haskew")
![["The document is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Reverend Ronnie Bishop's letter regarding tax reform and Nicaragua. Jones explains his past efforts on tax reform, including the Jones"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Preliminary versions of the letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Reverend Ronnie Bishop; Includes handwritten edits and personal office correspondence")
![["James R. Jones, a member of Congress from Oklahoma, received a letter from a constituent regarding facsimile checks received from a direct mail organization. Jones' staff researched the legitimacy of the checks and found that they contained substantial overstatements of grant amounts and purposes. Jones assured the constituent that he would monitor unnecessary grants in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones in reply to Mr. Gerald E. Robb")
