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Aug 18, 2011 · George Jones, this newspaper’s founding publisher, who was born 200 years ago this week, turned down a $5 million bribe and published articles in 1871 that helped bring down Boss Tweed.
The collection, dating 1866-1891 and 1930, comprises letters written to George Jones, publisher and editor of the New York Times, 1871-1888, chiefly by prominent persons regarding U.S. politics, as well as some family letters, invitations, and unsorted items, 1866-1891 and 1930.
George Jones (August 16, 1811 – August 12, 1891) was an American journalist who, with Henry Jarvis Raymond, co-founded the New-York Daily Times, now The New York Times.
Repository. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Location. MssCol 17811. Access to materials. Request an in-person research appointment. Restrictions apply. George Jones was the first publisher of the New York Times and Henry J. Raymond was a New York politician and the first editor of the New York Times.
This series contains correspondence between the publishers and editors of the New York Times and scholars and collectors regarding material concerning George Jones and Henry J. Raymond. There are also lists of names to be found in the correspondence series and clippings from auction catalogs of Raymond items.
George Jones was the first publisher of the New York Times and Henry J. Raymond was a New York politician and the first editor of the New York Times. Together with Edward B. Wesley they founded the New-York Daily Times in 1851. In 1841, Jones met Raymond while the two were working for Horace Greeley at the New York Tribune.
George Glenn Jones (September 12, 1931 – April 26, 2013) was an American country musician, singer, and songwriter. He achieved international fame for a long list of hit records, and is well known for his distinctive voice and phrasing.
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