Emily Strange Jones

Background

Jones, Emily Strange was born on June 24, 1919 in Rochester, New York, United States. Daughter of Leonard Warburton and Helen (Stone) Jones.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Vassar College, 1940.

Career

Assistant in children's room New York Public Library, 1941-1943. Editorial assistant Trained Nurse magazine, 1943-1944. Film production assistant Emerson Yorke Studio, 1944-1946.

Administrative director Educational Film Library Association, Incorporated, New York York City, 1946-1969. Educational film consultant, since 1969. President Acorn Films, Incorporated, New York York City.

Executive director American Film Festival, 1959-1969. Treasurer, board directors Educational Media Council, 1965-1968. Chairman board directors Dance Films, Inc., 1966-1969, 80–.

Secretary board directors International Film Foundation, since 1970. Member international jury Teheran Festival Films for Children, 1970. Member advisory committee New York Council on Arts, 1969-1972.

Board directors New York Film Council, 1978-1981. Adjunct professor film department C.W. Post Center, Long Island University, 1983-1987.

Achievements

• Emily Strange Jones has been listed as a noteworthy educational film consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Manual on film evaluation,

Membership

Girl Scout leader, New York City, 1944-1949. Member Council International Non-Theatrical Events (director 1959-1975, honorary life director since 1975), New York City Audubon Society (president 1979-1981, director 1981-1983, 85-87), American Gloxinia and Gesnerial Society (correspondent secretary New York chapter 1983-1985).

Connections

Father:

Leonard Warburton Jones

Mother:

Helen (Stone) Jones