Joseph, Jones 1833-1896.

Dr. Joseph Jones was a professor at the Medical Department of the University of Louisiana, later called the Tulane University School of Medicine. Before his appointment he served as surgeon in the Confederate States Army. He was involved with several scientific and historical societies and had an interest in studying archaeological research on Indian mounds.

From the guide to the Joseph Jones collection of papers relating to Indians of Tennessee, 1846-1889, 1867-1868., (Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library)