Yankee Jones

Title

Yankee Jones

Genre

Feature; Special

TX Date

27 Dec 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:26:07

Description

Special programme. Andrew Jones presents Yankee Jones, the story of Sidney Jones Jnr, also known as Sidney Vincent Jones. Andrew Jones traces his father’s upbringing in the USA before he moved to Wales. He visits his grandfather Sidney Sherlock Jones’ house in Galesburg, Illinois at 59 Allens Avenue following his emigration from Cardiff; Jerome Mauer(?) from Galesburg talks about the town in the early days; also interview with Dr Muller(?), Professor Emeritus of Knox College, Galesburg; Ford Motor Company archivist; David Crippen tells a tale of Sidney Jones visiting Ford for a senior job position. Continues on to Ford history on IRN_1985_01325_01_BU-B005-00019_0200.

Contributors

Andrew Jones; Jerome Mauer(?); Dr ? Muller(?); David Crippen

Keywords

USA; Car industry; Employment; Wales; Cardiff; Family; Emigration; Ford Motor Company; Local history; Modern history; Genealogy; Illinois; Galesburg; Sidney Jones Jr.; Sidney Vincent Jones; Sidney Sherlock Jones

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