The Herbert Jones collection. 1869-1972.

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The Herbert Jones collection. 1869-1972.

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The Herbert Jones collection consists of photographs, clippings, and memorabilia concerning the career of Herbert C. Jones, the founder of the first bus line in Wichita. Included is a diary (ca. 1869) kept by W.B. Jones, the father of Herbert C. Jones.

.5 linear feet.

Wichita State University, Ablah Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7083875

Wichita State University, Ablah Library

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Jones, Herbert C. (Herbert Coffin), 1880-1970.

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Lawyer and state legislator (1913-1934) from San Jose, California. From the description of Herbert C. Jones papers, 1921-1944. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122560460 Herbert C. Jones was born in Wichita on June 24, 1884. In 1915, while working for his father at the Jones Milling Company, Jones established the first bus line in Wichita by equipping a 1915 Ford with a wooden body that could hold up to 70 people. Jones operated the Wichita Motor Bus Company until...

Jones, W. B.

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Jones Milling Company (Wichita, Kan.)

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Wichita Motor Bus Company.

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