Richard Thomas Jones papers
Scope and Contents
This collection contains an envelope, two stereoscope cards, a notebook, and letters from Richard T. Jones to his cousins and sisters.
Dates
- Creation: 1861 - 1863
Creator
- Jones, Richard T., 1844-1868 (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17)
Biographical Note
Richard Thomas Jones (1844-1868) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jacob Paul Jones and Mary Thomas. He entered Haverford College in 1859 and graduated in 1863. During his time at Haverford, Jones was the vice president of the Loganian Society and president of the Athenaeum. He gave an address to the Loganian Society about "The Literary Genius of America" in 1863. After graduation, Jones entered the counting house of Morris and Jones, and married Marie Louise Bailey, the daughter of Joseph T. and Marie Louise Bailey of Philadelphia, on April 29, 1868. He died in Philadelphia on June 6, 1868.
Extent
0.15 linear ft. (3 folders) : 54 items
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains an envelope, two stereoscope cards, a notebook, and letters from Richard T. Jones to his cousins and sisters.
Arrangement
Materials are arranged chronologically when possible.
Acquisition
Unknown
Processing Information
Processed by Cullen Worth, completed June, 2024
Genre / Form
- Title
- Richard Thomas Jones papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Cullen Worth
- Date
- June, 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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