Cowboy film star (1889–1942). While visiting Boston on a 1942 war bond tour, Jones was invited to join some friends at the trendy Cocoanut Grove nightclub, which was packed with on-leave servicemen and revelers celebrating the long Thanksgiving weekend. When a fast-moving fire broke out, panicky patrons stormed the inadequate exits, but Jones reportedly helped several others to safety before collapsing from smoke inhalation. Badly burned in the inferno that claimed 492 lives, he died a few days later without regaining consciousness. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Universal publicity photo of Jones, signed and inscribed in purple fountain pen “To mappy, Good luck, Buck Jones.” Interesting collector’s notation on reverse notes he “one chased ken maynard out of the studio for fooling around.” Noticeable vertical crease through signature and inscription, and other scattered creases and surface marks, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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