Jones, William Carey, 1854-1923

William Carey Jones, 1854-1923, served as the founder and first director of the School of Jurisprudence of the University of California. Prior to the founding of that school in 1912, he served on the faculty of the Departments of Latin and History, as well as the Department of Jurisprudence, founded at the University of California in 1894, largely through Jones' efforts. Jones also served the University of California in many administrative and advisory capacities, and authored The Illustrated History of the University of California, first published in 1895. Jones was nationally recognized for his legal scholarship, especially with regard to city charters and civic planning legislation. He was active in numerous organizations and aocities in California and elsewhere, including the California Historical Society, the Woodrow Wilson Foundation, and the Unitarian Church.

From the description of William Carey Jones papers, 1834-1923 (bulk 1884-1923). (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 86132548

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