Ed Clark’s Sun Spots – The Lillian E. Jones Museum

Welcome to Ed Clark’s Sun Spots

Online order information is at the bottom of the page!

For decades, Ed Clark’s Sun Spots column was a mainstay in the Jackson paper. His columns engaged with the everyday life of Jackson’s citizens, offered commentary on the happenings around the county, and even weighed in on state, national, and international matters.

His columns offer a comprehensive glimpse into small-town life in Appalachia, told through his unique writing style.

The museum is thrilled to offer Volume 1 of a curated selection of Ed’s columns from the 1950s and 1960s. The hardcover book is currently available for $25.00. You can place orders online or in person at the museum during regular business hours.

If you would like your book shipped, the museum can do that for an additional cost. All books will ship via USPS Media Mail. Shipping 1 book costs $6.99, 2 books to the same address is $10.00, and 3 or more books to the same address is free. You can include your shipping costs with your book payment.

The museum held a book launch event on Thursday, September 3rd, at the Jackson City Library Potter Room.

The museum board and director, Ed and Patty’s oldest daughter, Marsha Loney Perry, and community members gathered to celebrate the book’s publication and discuss what the book and Ed meant to the community.

Trudy McDonald supplied her delicious sugar cookies.

Ed and Patty’s oldest daughter, Marsha Loney Perry, spoke about her family and shared some beautiful memories.

Thanks to everyone who showed up to make this a great event.

Museum Board President Kathy Miller kicked off the evening with brief remarks and introductions.

Thanks to Trudy McDonald for not only making delicious cookies, but honoring the book and sun theme for the evening.,

Lorrie Creates provided delicious sun-themed chocolate cookies and macaroons.

Mark Wood donated Wagon Wheeler scrapbooks to the museum and we were happy to display a few highlighting Ed and Patty’s commitment to square dancing.

The Lillian E. Jones Museum has been in Jackson since 1995 and it thrilled to release this book and continue our mission to see Jackson County’s history preserved and shared.

Susan Moore and her grandchildren Jordan Sturgill and Turner Roof were among the first the purchase a copy of the book.

To order online, complete the following.

Fill out the Sun Spots Volume 1 Order form below.
Use the PayPal link to pay.
1. If you do not wish to pay online, you can mail a check to the museum or drop off your payment in person. Your order is not complete until we receive an order form and payment.
The PayPal link has four options. Please choose the option that matches your order.
1. 1 book with no shipping is $25.00
2. 1 book with shipping is $31.99
3. 2 books shipped to the same address are $35.00
4. 3 or more books shipped to the same address are free.

Ed Clark Book Order
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