Résumé

Draftsman, Douglas Honnold, Los Angeles, CA, 1936-1937.

Designer, Burton Schutt, Beverly Hills, CA, 1937-1939.

Designer, Paul R. Williams, Los Angeles, CA, 1939-1940.

Architect, Allied Engineers, Los Angeles, CA, 1940-1942.

Lieutenant Commander, United States Naval Reserve (UNR), 1942- .

Principal, A. Qunicy Jones, Architects, Los Angeles, CA, 1945-1950.

Partner, A. Quincy Jones and Frederick E. Emmons, Los Angeles, 1951-1969.

Teaching

Visiting Critic / Lecturer, University of Southern California (USC), School of Architecture, Los Angeles, CA, 1952-1960s. In 1955, or so, Jones taught 5th Year Design.

Jones lectured at Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO, in 1954.

Dean, USC, School of Architecture, Los Angeles, CA, School of Architecture, 1975-1979.

Professional Activitie

Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA), Southern California Chapter, 1947-1979.

Professional Awards

Fellow, American Institute of Architects (FAIA), 1960.

Recipient, Parents Magazine 13th Annual Builders Competition, Merit Award for the Richard A. Henigan House, San Rafael, CA, c. 01/1963. (See "Awards and Appointments," Architecture / West, vol. 69, no. 2, 02/1963, p. 8.)

Recipient, Parents Magazine 13th Annual Builders Competition, Neighborhood Planning Award for the Lucas Valley Community (developed by Eichler Homes, Incorporated, Palo Alto, CA), San Rafael, CA, c. 01/1963. (See "Awards and Appointments," Architecture / West, vol. 69, no. 2, 02/1963, p. 8.)

B.Arch., University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1931-1936;

Awarded Alpha Rho Chi Medal, University of Washington, Seattle, WA; Tau Sigma Delta, Arch. Honorary; First Honor Award National American Institute of Architects (AIA), house, San Diego, CA, 1950; Honor Award, Southern California AIA and Award of Merit, National AIA, Mutual Housing, Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA, 1951; Distinguished Honor Award, Southern California AIA, Girls'Camp, Los Angeles, CA, 1951; Award of Merit, National AIA, Saint Matthew's Church, CA, 1955;

Relocation

Jones was born in Kansas City, MO, and moved to Seattle, WA, where he attended the University of Washington from 1931-1936. He relocated to Los Angeles, CA, in 1936, and worked there for most of his life. He died in Los Angeles at the age of 66; his last residence was at 10300 Santa Monica Boulevard, otherwise known as "The Barn."

Spouse

A. Quincy Jones married Elaine Kollins Sewell Jones (1917-2010); she was offered honorary membership in the American Institute of Architects for her public relations work for her husband and other architects. She attended Oregon State College in Corvallis, OR, and did one year of graduate work at Michigan State University. Thereafter she undertook a busy career as a public relations consultant. She graciously entertained people at her residence, The Barn, on Santa Monica Boulevard, and encouraged young people interested in the arts, particularly architecture. She died at age 92 in 2010. Donations were encouraged in her name to the A. Quincy Jones Memorial Scholarship/USC at the USC School of Architecture, Watt Hall 204, Los Angeles 90089-0291. At her death, she was survived by her brother, Charles J. Kollins, three step-children (those of A. Quincy Jones), and three nieces.

Children

Jones had three children.

Biographical Notes

SSN: 565-14-7220.

• Kansas City, MO (Architect's Birth)
  Kansas City, MO

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• Los Angeles, CA (Architect's Death)
  Los Angeles, CA

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