Joseph Jay Jones (29 June 1908 – 12 February 1999) was an American academic and writer with a special interest in English literature from outside the United States.
He taught for one year at Colorado State College before commencing what was to become a 40-year career in the Faculty of English at the University of Texas.
A major achievement was compilation of American Literary Manuscripts, detailing where essential source documents were held.
His partner and supporter in these endeavors was his wife Johanna, with whom he published three influential books on literature of other English-speaking countries, a field he had made his specialty.
(this is by no means an exhaustive list) Joseph Jones Collection at the Harry Ransom Center