George Jones papers, 1825-1894 (bulk 1860-1887).

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Creator

Jones, George, 1811-1891.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• .4 linear foot (1 box).

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of correspondence, financial records, and legal documents regarding mainly the New-York Daily Times and the Presidential Retiring Fund established by Jones.

Biographical/Historical Note

George Jones was the first publisher of the New York Times. He founded the New-York Daily Times in 1851 with Henry J. Raymond and Edward B. Wesley. After Raymond's death in 1869, Jones took over the editorship of the paper. Under his leadership, the Times was responsible forthe downfall of the Tweed Ring in 1871.

Controlled Access Terms

• Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885.
• Jones, George, 1811-1891.
• Tweed, William Marcy, 1823-1878.
• New York times.
• American newspapers -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Charities -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Newspaper publishing -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Political corruption -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Presidents -- United States -- Health.
• Publishers and publishing.
• New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government -- To 1898.
• New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865.
• New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950.
• United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century.
• Photographs.
• Editors.

Additional Creator Names

• Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887.
• Bennett, James Gordon, 1795-1872.
• Colfax, Schuyler, 1823-1885.
• Curtis, George William, 1824-1892.
• Field, Cyrus W. (Cyrus West), 1819-1892.
• Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872.
• Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869.
• Weed, Thurlow, 1797-1882.
• New York Times Company.