John Jobson papers
Content Description
The records of John Jobson span the years 1945 to 1979. Included in the records are correspondence, photographs, drafts of articles, news clippings, and publications. The included set of the Sports Afield Magazine spans the years 1955 to 1982, but is incomplete.
Dates
- Creation: 1945-1979
Creator
- Jobson, John (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with Copyright Laws (17 U.S.C.) and any other applicable statutes.
Biographical Note
John Jobson was a Western outdoor sports writer. He was born in Tennessee, but grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was a staff writer for Sports Afield Magazine for more than 20 years, as camping and later hunting editor. He was recognized as an authority on big game hunting in North America and Africa. A “short biography” (see box 4) notes two major influences that aided his successful career. First, the Sioux Indian Reservation was near the ranch where he spent several summers as a boy. Native folk taught him the lore of the outdoors. Second, the arctic explorer Earl F. Hammond with whom he worked and traveled for five years provided many insights about publicity and advertising. Prior becoming an editor for Sports Afield Magazine, he worked in Hollywood, including RKD, MGM, and Fox. He also owned a small advertising business in Philadelphia. He was married to Anne Marie D’Olio Jobson. He is the author of The Complete Book of Practical Camping (Winchester Press, [1974]).
Extent
9 Cubic Feet (21 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
John Jobson was a Western outdoor sports writer and an authority on big game hunting in North America and Africa. This collection contains his personal papers.
Arrangement
The materials of John Jobson Papers are organized in six Series. The original order was maintained for most of the materials. Series 1, Correspondence - comprises two groups of correspondence: one in alphabetical order and the other by year. Series 2, Articles - is arranged by subject. Series 3, Artifacts. Series 4, News Clippings and Maps. Series 5, Photographs - is organized by subject, some in alphabetical order. The framed photographs in this Series were taken out of their frames and are in box 16.
Custodial History
The papers of John Jobson were in the possession of John Jobson until his death, when they were transferred to the possession of his wife Ann Jobson, until time of donation.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The papers of John Jobson were donated to the University of Idaho Library by Ann Jobson in June 1999 (MA 1999-14).
Processing Information
This collection was processed using the Basic processing method. Some materials were refoldered. The collection was reduced by 3 cubic feet.
- Title
- Guide to John Jobson papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Laura Guedes
- Date
- 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for processing this collection was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository