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).