Resolution to return Jane Jones' gold watch and chain, 1882
- Resolution to return Jane Jones' gold watch and chain, 1882
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Title
Resolution to return Jane Jones' gold watch and chain, 1882
Subject
Jones, Jane (Kelly)
Jones, John T. (Tauy)
Atkinson, Robert (Rev.)
Ottawa University--History
Board of Trustees
Ottawa, Kansas
Fire
Old Science Hall
Tauy Jones Hall
Educational fund raising
Gold jewelry
Description
This 1882 resolution of the Ottawa University Board of Trustees acknowledged the generous gift of a gold watch and chain from Jane K. Jones. She donated her watch and chain to help pay for the rebuilding of what is now known as Tauy Jones Hall which had been destroyed by a fire. The Trustees used her gift to inspire others to donate to the fund. With this resolution they also returned her watch and chain to her.
Creator
Board of Trustees
Publisher
Ottawa University (Kansas) Archives
Date
6/13/1882
Contributor
Ottawa University
Rights
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Format
1 sheet lined paper, 8" x 12"</
Type
Document
Original
Identifier
OU RG73.03.002
Coverage
Ottawa, Kansas
1882
Collection
Citation
Board of Trustees, "Resolution to return Jane Jones' gold watch and chain, 1882," in Franklin County Kansas Historical Archive, Item #51940, https://franklincokshistory.org/repository/items/show/51940 (accessed December 23, 2024).