Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Chicago, 1945 September 14

The Oversized materials series contains an oversized photograph, certificates and plaques of the many awards and honors bestowed upon Jones for her dedication to librarianship over the years. There are also professional degrees, secondary school certificates, honorary certificates, and awards from various institutuions and organizations. Of particular note among the awards she received, is The Melvil Dewey Award. There are also some memorabilia items within this series such as Jones's eyeglasses, the audio tape of her funeral, and her academic tam.