Tom B. Jones papers circa 1935-1977
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University of Minnesota. Dept. of History.
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Courses in history were first taught at the University of Minnesota in 1869 by the university's first president, William Watts Folwell. The first faculty in history was appointed in 1874, and in 1885 the department of history was established with Harry P. Judson named as chair. Areas of specialization for the department include African History, Ancient History, Asian History, Medieval European History, Latin American History, Early and Modern U.S. History, and Comparative Women's History. ...
Jones, Tom B. (Tom Bard), 1909-1999
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Tom Bard Jones was born on June 21, 1909 in Dunkirk, New York. He earned his B.A. in 1931, M.A. in 1932 and Ph.D. in 1934, all from the University of Michigan. He joined the faculty at the University of Minnesota in 1935 as an assistant professor of ancient history; he was promoted to professor in 1949. He took one leave from the University, to serve in the Naval Reserve from 1942-1946. In 1970, Dr. Jones was awarded the title of Regents' professor, the highest honor bestowed upon the faculty at...
