University of Mississippi - Ole Miss Yearbook (Oxford, MS)

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RICHARD W. JONES, M. A. Professor of Chemistry. Richard YV. Jones was born in Greenville County, Virginia, in 1837. Graduated as A. B. from Randolph- Macon College, Virginia, and with the degree of Master of Arts from the University of Virginia. Served in the Confederate Army from 1861 to 1865, was twice wounded, surrendered his regiment at Appomattox Court-House, Va. ln 1866 commenced teaching, that year he was elected Professor in Randolph-Macon Col- lege, for three years he was President of the Petersburg Female College and for five, President of Martha XV3Sll- ington College, Professor of Chemistry in the l'niversity of Mississippi, 1876-1885, President of the Mississippi Industrial lnstitutc and College, 1885 to 1888. Since the fall of 1889 he has been Professor of Chemistry in the llniversity of Mississippi. He has been a member of many educational and scientific bodies of great promi- nence in the State and Xationg he has been a delegate to six general conferences and one ecumenical conference F' of his church, not to mention minor assemblies. ALFRED HUME, C, E., D. Sc. Professor of Mathematics since 1890. Acting Professor of Civil Engineering since rgoo. Born at Beech G rove, Tennessee, December 1st, 1866. Entering Vanderbilt University in 1883, received the degrees, Bachelor of Engineering in 1887, Civil Engineer in 1888, Doctor of Science in 1890. Held Fellowship in Civil Engineering 1887-1890. Engaged in various surveying and engineering works during summers from 1886 to 1891. Published a nmnbcr of papers on scientific and educational subjects 1890-1902. RICHARD MARION LEAVELL, LL. D. Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy, of Logic, and Political Economy. Born in Newberry District, South Carolina, August 31st, 1838. Removed to Mississippi in 1810: graduated from University of Mississippi in 18593 entered Con- federate Army in 1861 with rank of Second Lieutenant, promoted to rank of Captain. Principal Verona Male Academy, 1865, Professor of English at Mississippi Col- lege, 1882, Professor of Belles-Lettres, University of Mississippi, 18893 Professor of Philosophy, Logic, and Political Economy since 1891. Has served as President of Missisippi State Teachers' Association and has con- tributed in various ways to educational organizations and enterprises. I ir- i Z f if

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RICHARD WATSON JON ES. ALFRED HUME. 8 RICHARD MARION LEAVELL

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CHILES CLIFTON FERRELL. GARVIN D SHANDS IO ALEXANDER LEE BQNDURANT