Office of the President, Youngstown State University, Howard W. Jones, records, 1932-1966.

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Office of the President, Youngstown State University, Howard W. Jones, records, 1932-1966.

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Series I deals with general topics of interest. Series II contains materials relating to the accreditation of Youngstown College and Youngstown University by various agencies, particularly the North Central Association. Series III includes data relating to the institution's budget, banking, and investments. The researcher is recommended to consult the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees records, Record group 03 for more of President Jones' correspondence.

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Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library

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Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library

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Youngstown State University

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While 1908 is viewed as the year of Youngstown State University's birth, its heritage extends further back in time. In 1884, a chapter of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was founded in the steel-producing city of Youngstown, Ohio. While noted today for addressing the physical fitness needs of young men, the YMCA was once also very concerned about their mental fitness. As such, the Y provided classes where instruction was provided in practical subjects, such as English, mathematics, ...

Jones, Howard W., 1895-1982.

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Youngstown State University. Office of the President.

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Howard W. Jones was born on September 25, 1895 in Palmyra, Ohio. He graduated from Hiram College in 1920 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and received his Master's degree from Western Reserve University in 1938. In 1943, Jones was granted an honorary degree of pedagogy from Westminster College (Pennsylvania). During World War I, Jones served in the U.S. Navy. After the Armistice, Jones worked as an athletic trainer and coach, and a school principal before being hired as an assistant to the Preside...