George R. Jones papers, 1912-1976.

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George R. Jones papers, 1912-1976.

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Correspondence, certificates, reports, newsletters, and newspaper clippings related to George R. Jones and his career in utilities at the Commonwealth Edison Company, the Northern Illinois Gas Company, and as Vice President of the Public Service Company of Northern Illinois. Other documents relate to the Chicago Heart Association and Jones' involvement in the Four Minute Men, a group of volunteers inspired by President Woodrow Wilson to give four minute speeches to inform and raise morale during World War I. These materials include certificates, meeting minutes, publications, fliers, newspaper articles, and a history of the Chicago Minute Men written by Jones.

0.5 linear ft. (1 box)

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Chicago History Museum

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Jones, George R. (George Roberts), 1883-1975

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Public Service Company of Northern Illinois

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Commonwealth Edison Company

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Predecessor companies to Commonwealth Edison. In 1967 Commonwealth Edison acquired the Central Illinois Electric and Gas Company whose own predecessors date back to 1861 and the Rockford Gas Light and Coke Company. From the description of Collection, 1861-1967. (Northern Illinois University). WorldCat record id: 14638840 ...

Four Minute Men (Society)

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Chicago Heart Association

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The Chicago Heart Association was founded in 1922 by James B. Herrick who served as its first president. The objectives of the Association were the education of doctors and the general public, the coordination of community organizations dealing with heart disease, and the promotion of research of heart disease, especially as it relates to public health. From the description of Records, 1918-1950 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 40935312 The C...

Northern Illinois Gas Company

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