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Anna H. Jones - c. 1910
This photograph captures her strength and dignity. The photographer Henri Charles Membrey Gascon was born in England c. 1870 by 1908 was living in Kansas City Missouri, which he did until after 1920. Anna lived in Kansas City during this time, moving to California in late 1919 or early 1920. Mr. Gascon's advertisements say he is formerly of London and Paris and that his photographs are "high-class".
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Anna H. Jones - Entertains Lincoln High Graduates - 1904
Anna H. Jones Entertains Lincoln High Graduates.
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Anna H. Jones - Wilberforce to Kansas City - 1892
In 1892 Anna accepted a promotion in Kansas City MO and was the first Black female teacher at Lincoln High School, a school started to help freed slaves.
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Anna H. Jones Club Meets - 1925
The Anna H. Jones Club had its social meeting at the home of Mrs. J.R. Jackson. Next meeting will be held at Miss Emily P Jones on Shamrock in Monrovia. Article dated May 29, 1925. The California Eagle was a Los Angeles newspaper for African Americans, founded as The Owl in 1879 and operated until 1964.
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Anna H. Jones Death Certificate & Burial Records for George and Emily Priscilla Jones (3 siblings)
Anna's birth and death dates: 9/2/1855-3/7/1932. From a scrapbook of family history compiled by Anna H. Jones and Sophia Bethany Jones family descendent Renée Cochée with contributions from Ron Clark.
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Anna H. Jones Died - 1932
Article from The Crisis magazine 1932 on the death of Anna H. Jones and photos of 1444 Montgall, Kansas City MO. From a scrapbook of family history compiled by Anna H. Jones and Sophia Bethany Jones family descendent Renée Cochée with contributions from Ron Clark.
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Anna H. Jones Dines in Paris - 1900
Anna H. Jones Dines in Paris August 25, 1900.
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Anna H. Jones Diplomas and Highlights of her life
From a scrapbook of family history compiled by Anna H. Jones and Sophia Bethany Jones family descendent Renée Cochée with contributions from Ron Clark.
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Anna H. Jones Invites to FCWC Banquet - 1915
An invitation to the Banquet by Miss Anna H. Jones, President of the Federation of Colored Women
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Anna H. Jones Joins Faculty at Wilberforce - 1886
Article about Anna H. Jones on the Faculty at Wilberforce.
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Anna H. Jones Letter to Crisis Magazine - 1924
Anna H. Jones's Letter to The Crisis Magazine regarding mixup between John and George Vashon
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Anna H. Jones Life, Degree and Art. James Monroe Obit.
Notes on Anna Holland Jones' life and that of her father and his siblings. Her degree from Oberlin High School in Ohio. Drawing of a lion made by Anna H. Jones, who was also a talented artist. James Monroe Jones obituary. Many of the Jones family were artists in addition to their other accomplishments. From a scrapbook of family history compiled by Anna H. Jones and Sophia Bethany Jones family descendent Renée Cochée with contributions from Ron...
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Anna H. Jones Offered Job In Washington D.C. "A Shame" - 1894
Two different writers offer their viewpoint on Miss Anna Jones leaving Kansas City High School to be on the faculity of the Washington D.C High School, one saying she "is better equipped by education and experience than any teacher we have had or would be able to induce to come." The second , seemingly from a different writer says, "the people of this town will not tolerate it."
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Anna H. Jones Photo from Oberlin College Archives
Also a Facebook chat between descendent Allen Chavis and Margie Carr, author of "Kansas City's Montgall Avenue". From a scrapbook of family history compiled by Anna H. Jones and Sophia Bethany Jones family descendent Renée Cochée with contributions from Ron Clark.
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Anna H. Jones Presides at Allen Chapel - 1918
Anna H. Jones Presides at Allen Chapel AME Church Sunday Services on April 20, 1918.
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Anna H. Jones Speaks at Missouri State Federation of Colored Women - 1907
At Kansas City Missouri, noting Anna's 'scholarly production.'
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Anna H. Jones Speaks on the Fine Art of Living - 1899
Anna H. Jones - Fine Art of Living - The Courier - 26 August, 1899.
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