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WILLIAM S H ARP LBS S J ACKSO N t? In the history of any institution there is no period more vital or decisive in determining its policy, or in moulding its future than that which marks the beginning of things. Then it is that the sturdy, stalwart, far-sighted pioneer comes to the front, plays a unique role of almost incalculable value, and, sweeping away all traces of savagery and soli- tude, plants in their stead monuments of civilization to become in later years the pride and boast of society. Then it is that the men or group of men are most appreciated who foster, support and wisely guide such an institution through the uncertainty, discouragement and temporary weakness of its infancy. Today Colorado College is standing on the threshold of a new era of prosperous activity, and we are all too prone to look with expectancy and pride into the near future and all that it portends for our Alma Mater. But we must ever bear in mind that the future is but the successor of the present, and the present the contemporary of the immediate past. Of those men who in the past have given of their substance, their energy and their loyalty toward the upbuild- ing of Colorado College and who are today rejoicing with us at each new step in her progressive march, no name deserves higher appreciation than that of William S. Jackson. Instrumental in the founding of this institution twenty-six rears ago, he was one of its first trustees, in which capacity he is still serving. But by no means did he content himself with this. For a quarter of a century he has watched with jealous eye our steady upward fight, and at all times, but especially at the critical moment, has he wielded his influence and substantiated his interest, proving both to us and to the world at large his true blue friendship for Colo- rado College. And if today there be one word which above all others best characterizes his most intimate and cordial relations with the College, without hesitation that word would be staunch. William Sharpless Jackson was born near Kenneth Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, January the sixteenth, eighteen hundred thirty-six, being the son of Caleb H. Jackson and Mary Ann Cause, of good old Quaker stock. Previous to entering school he apprenticed himself, at the wish of his father, to learn the machinist ' s trade. He then proceeded with his education at Greenwood Dell and Raton Academies — a simple though thorough preparation for his life work. After having learned his trade, he was made the confidential clerk of the man to whom he was apprenticed; a fitting reward for his integrity and faithfulness. Later on in his career he was for six years interested in lumber, and in the industry for building cars at Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Soon afterwards he was made treasurer of the Lake Super- ior and Mississippi Railroad. In the organization of the Denver and Rio Grande R. R. in 1871, he was elected secre- 7
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tary and treasurer, in which capacity he came to Denver. Eventually Mr. Jackson settled in Colorado Springs, where he was elected vice president of the railroad, and was for five years connected with its executive department. From this position of trust he resigned in 1876 to look after his growing private interests. Again, however, when the Denver Rio Grande became embarrassed he it was who was delegated by the United States Court to foster its failing resources, and his marked ability in this phase of action won him the approval of an eminent New York judge. The new board of directors in recognition of his valuable services during the crisis, elected him president. Since then Mr. Jackson has won manv friends throughout the- state, who recognize his genius as an able financier and a liberal patron of learning. Assuredlv we esteem it a great honor that such a man as Mr. Jackson, who has for so many years been actively engaged in business pursuits so important and varied, has shown a continual and lively interest in Colorado College.
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