Rev. Edward Jones, M.A. Principal 1840-1858, 1985
Scope and Contents
Jones was born in the United States, but came to Sierra Leone as a schoolmaster in 1831, and was naturalised in 1845. He edited the Sierra Leone Weekly Times. As Principal of Fourah Bay he instituted the erection of school buildings, but his regime closed in controversy and the college was closed. He died in England a few years later.
Dates
- Creation: 1985
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English
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Finding aid date
2004-08-19 10:20:57+00:00
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