Filofax Notebook

Research for 'Happy Extremists' - page from filofax

Double page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones, research for 'Happy Extremists''. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969. The pages are research for the project on English eccentrics that would become 'The Happy Extremists' and include a draft of a letter on introduction (which is not in Ray-Jones' handwriting).

Research - page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Research'. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

Ray-Jones noted his plans, research and ideas for photographing locations and people in this filofax.

June - Ascot; page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'June - Ascot'. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

Ray-Jones noted his plans, research and ideas for photographing locations and people in this filofax.

grouse shooting; page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Grouse shooting'. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

Ray-Jones noted his plans, research and ideas for photographing locations and people in this filofax.

Manchester; page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Manchester'. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

Ray-Jones noted his plans, research and ideas for photographing locations and people in this filofax.

Projects, London; page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Projects, London'. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

Ray-Jones noted his plans, research and ideas for photographing locations and people in this filofax.

Dedicated to the Insanity of Humanity; page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Dedicated to the Insanity of Humanity'. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

Ray-Jones noted his plans, research and ideas for photographing locations and people in this filofax.

The crazes, fads, phobias...; page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'The crazes, fads, phobias...;'. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

Ray-Jones noted his plans, research and ideas for photographing locations and people in this filofax.

Books wanted - page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Books wanted'. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

Ray-Jones noted his plans, research and ideas for photographing locations and people in this filofax.

U.S. characteristics - page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'U.S. characteristics'. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

General - page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'General'. The writing explores biography versus autobiography in books and photography. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

Writers - page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Writers'. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

Ray-Jones noted his plans, research and ideas for photographing locations and people in this filofax.

A work of art... - page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'A work of art'. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

Ray-Jones noted his plans, research and ideas for photographing locations and people in this filofax.

Books on the English & British - page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Books on the English & British '. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

Ray-Jones noted his plans, research and ideas for photographing locations and people in this filofax.

Books on England and the English - page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Books on England and the English'. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

Ray-Jones noted his plans, research and ideas for photographing locations and people in this filofax.

Films with seaside - page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Films with seaside '. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

Ray-Jones noted his plans, research and ideas for photographing locations and people in this filofax.

British characteristics - page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'British characteristics'. These include 'Apathy and Indolence' and 'Art of compromise & muddling through' Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

Approach...Be More Aggressive... - page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'APPROACH'. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965 to 1969.

Eccentricity - page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Eccentricity is a quality which the British prize...' Ray-Jones goes on to discuss a true eccentic, and notes 'It pleases the escapist imp in all of us.'

Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965-69.

Plan A - page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Plan A'. The subheading is 'Approximate plan subject to change' and is dated 5 August 1965.In it Ray-Jones sketches out his plan to return to England and travel round Europe. The plan covers the period from August 1965 to July 1966. it was subsequently overridden by 'Tentative revisal to Plan A'

Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965.

Tentative revisal of Plan A - page from filofax

Single page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Tentative revisal of Plan A'. The subheading is 'The necessity of involvement in a project of some meaning requires a change of plan'. Ray-Jones then sketches out his plan to return to England for a period. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1965-1966.

Towards a photography, page 1

First of a series of eight stapled loose pages written by Tony Ray-Jones on headed notepaper. The page is entitled headed 'Towards a photography.' In the text he questions his place within photography, and his approach. Ballpoint pen on paper, c. 1967

Towards a photography, page 2

Second of a series of eight stapled loose pages written by Tony Ray-Jones on headed notepaper. The first page is entitled headed 'Towards a photography.' In the text he questions his place within photography, and his approach. Ballpoint pen on paper, c. 1967

Towards a photography, page 3

Third of a series of eight stapled loose pages written by Tony Ray-Jones on headed notepaper. The first page is entitled headed 'Towards a photography.' In the text he questions his place within photography, and his approach. Ballpoint pen on paper, c. 1967

Towards a photography, page 4

Fourth of a series of eight stapled loose pages written by Tony Ray-Jones on headed notepaper. The first page is entitled headed 'Towards a photography.' In the text he questions his place within photography, and his approach. Ballpoint pen on paper, c. 1967

Towards a photography, page 5

Fifth of a series of eight stapled loose pages written by Tony Ray-Jones on headed notepaper. The first page is entitled headed 'Towards a photography.' In the text he questions his place within photography, and his approach. Ballpoint pen on paper, c. 1967

Towards a photography, page 6

Sixth of a series of eight stapled loose pages written by Tony Ray-Jones on headed notepaper. The first page is entitled headed 'Towards a photography.' In the text he questions his place within photography, and his approach. Ballpoint pen on paper, c. 1967

Towards a photography, page 7

Seventh of a series of eight stapled loose pages written by Tony Ray-Jones on headed notepaper. The first page is entitled headed 'Towards a photography.' In the text he questions his place within photography, and his approach. Ballpoint pen on paper, c. 1967

Towards a photography, page 8

Eighth of a series of eight stapled loose pages written by Tony Ray-Jones on headed notepaper. The first page is entitled headed 'Towards a photography.' In the text he questions his place within photography, and his approach. Ballpoint pen on paper, c. 1967

Impressions of the North - page from filofax

Single loose page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Impressions of the North'. Ray-Jones then sketches out his impessions - these include 'The smell of soot & gas' , 'No bright colours' and 'Small china dogs next to a potted plant behind a window pane'. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1966-1969.

England - page from filofax

Single loose page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'England'. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1966-1969.

This is the reverse of 1991-5033/3/234

England - page from filofax

Single loose page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'England'. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1966-1969.

This is the reverse of 1991-5033/3/233

Books to read

Single loose page written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Books to read'. They relate to English and British society and pastimes. Ballpoint pen on headed note paper, May 25, 1965.

'A problem with photography...' loose page of notes

Loose page written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'A problem with photography...' In the text he explores his ideas about photography . This is the reverse of 1991-5033/3/237. Ballpoint pen on paper, c. 1967

Something may cause the photographer...

Loose page written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Something may cause the photographer...' In the text he explores his ideas about the photographer's eye 'carousing the scene dwelling on nothing long - looking for relationships - symbolic or humerous (sic)' . This is the reverse of 1991-5033/3/236 Ballpoint pen on paper, c. 1967

Should it be a single photo or a photo story...

Loose page written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Should it be a single photo or a photo story' In the text he explores his ideas about photography. Ray-Jones writes that the image should 'delight, mystify or shock...it has to sustain his attention' Ballpoint pen on paper, c. 1967

The number of socially committed photographers is practically nil...

Single loose page from a notebook written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'The number of socially committed photographers is practically nil...'. . Ballpoint pen on headed note paper, May 25, 1965.

Other essays for book

Single loose page written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Other essays for book'. Ray-Jones outlines some ideas for essays in his proposed book on the English. Ballpoint pen on paper, c.1967

'Teds' loose page

Single loose page written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Teds'. Ray-Jones outlines some thoughts about youth culture for his project on the English. Ballpoint pen on paper, c.1967

List of county names and resort locations, loose page

Single loose page written by Tony Ray-Jones listing English counties, and their resorts. This loose page is part of Ray-Jones's planning for his project on the Enlish at leisure. Ballpoint pen on paper, 1967-68

Book Plan

Single loose page written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Book Plan'. Ray-Jones lists publishers, people to see, galleries and other contacts that might assist him in producing a publication. Pen on paper, c.1968

The reverse of this sheet is 1991-5033/3/244

Plan for Exhibit

Single loose page written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'Plan for Exhibit'. Ray-Jones sketches and outlines his ideas for an exhibition of his work. Pen on paper, c.1968

The reverse of this sheet is 1991-5033/3/243

The English Seaside booklist

Single loose page written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'The English Seaside booklist'. Ray-Jones wote lists for research for his project to photograph the English. Pen on paper, c.1968

A - M of resorts

Loose page written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'A - M of resorts'. Ray-Jones wote lists for research for his project to photograph the English. Pen on paper, c.1968

The reverse of this sheet is 1991-5033/3/247

N - Z of resorts

Loose page written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'N - Z of resorts'. Ray-Jones wrote lists for research for his project to photograph the English. Pen on paper, c.1968

The reverse of this sheet is 1991-5033/3/246

Dates of events in resorts

Single loose page written by Tony Ray-Jones entitled 'Dates of events in resorts'. Ray-Jones wote lists for research for his project to photograph the English. Pen on paper, c.1968

The English Seaside

Single loose page written by Tony Ray-Jones headed 'The English Seaside'. Ray-Jones lists books relating to the seaside. Pen on paper, c.1968