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-<span style="display: block; text-align: center;">'''<span style="display: block; text-align: center;">George Anson Jewett</span>'''Originally submitted by Matt McGowan on 12/1/11, Drake University</span>
+=George Anson Jewett=
-'''Childhood'''
+==Childhood==
-In 1838, George A. Jewett’s parents came to Iowa and settled near Mt. Pleasant. On September 9, 1847, Jewett was born in Red Rock, which is part of Marion County. His early years of schooling can be attributed to his mother. At age two, Jewett’s father made the dangerous trip to California in order to take part in the gold rush. Thus, Jewett’s mother was largely responsible for educating and raising him from then on. At age ten, his mother entered him into the primary department of Central College in Pella, Iowa in order to further his education. When the Civil War struck, many young men left the school in order to enter the army. Jewett was not yet old enough to enter the army, but he could no longer attend the school, as it could not continue without a student body. As a result, he sought out work from farmers in the community and worked for the duration of the war. In order to continue learning amidst the turmoil of the war, he farmed by day, studied by night, and went to teachers on the weekend in order to receive a more formal education.<span style="vertical-align: super;"> [1]</span>
+In 1838, George A. Jewett’s parents came to Iowa and settled near Mt. Pleasant. On September 9, 1847, Jewett was born in Red Rock, which is part of Marion County. His early years of schooling can be attributed to his mother. At age two, Jewett’s father made the dangerous trip to California in order to take part in the gold rush. Thus, Jewett’s mother was largely responsible for educating and raising him from then on. At age ten, his mother entered him into the primary department of Central College in Pella, Iowa in order to further his education. When the Civil War struck, many young men left the school in order to enter the army. Jewett was not yet old enough to enter the army, but he could no longer attend the school, as it could not continue without a student body. As a result, he sought out work from farmers in the community and worked for the duration of the war. In order to continue learning amidst the turmoil of the war, he farmed by day, studied by night, and went to teachers on the weekend in order to receive a more formal education. [1]
-Between 1861 and 1864, Jewett studied in order to obtain his Ph. B in philosophy from Central College in Pella, Iowa. He finished his scholastic training with a course that he took at Bryant and Stratton Business College. Yet, it has been said by many, and even Jewett himself, that he never truly stopped learning as he was quite eager to continue doing so throughout his life. His first job in Des Moines came when he arrived in the city at the age of eighteen. He was responsible for loading and unloading wagons for $25 a month. He remained there for eight years and worked his way up to the position of bookkeeper where he received a wage of $125. <span style="vertical-align: super;">[2]</span> Later in his life, he was associated with a number of successful business ventures, including Jewett Lumber Company and Jewett Typewriter Company. <span style="vertical-align: super;">[3]</span>
+==College and Careers==
-'''Contribution to Drake University'''
+Between 1861 and 1864, Jewett studied in order to obtain his Ph. B in philosophy from Central College in Pella, Iowa. He finished his scholastic training with a course that he took at Bryant and Stratton Business College. Yet, it has been said by many, and even Jewett himself, that he never truly stopped learning as he was quite eager to continue doing so throughout his life. His first job in Des Moines came when he arrived in the city at the age of eighteen. He was responsible for loading and unloading wagons for $25 a month. He remained there for eight years and worked his way up to the position of bookkeeper where he received a wage of $125. [2] Later in his life, he was associated with a number of successful business ventures, including Jewett Lumber Company and Jewett Typewriter Company. [3]
-While Jewett was at Drake University, it was well know that he was an active member in the founding of the school. In fact, he is considered to be one of the founders. Also, he served as Secretary on the Board of Trustees after the founding of the university. He served in this position from 1883-1934. He also signed every diploma during this fifty-one year span, including the first diploma ever which he traveled to California to sign. Today, one of the well-known residence halls on campus, Jewett Hall, is named after him. <span style="vertical-align: super;">[4]</span>
+==Contribution to Drake University==
-'''Awards and Interesting Facts'''
+While Jewett was at Drake University, it was well know that he was an active member in the founding of the school. In fact, he is considered to be one of the founders. Also, he served as Secretary on the Board of Trustees after the founding of the university. He served in this position from 1883-1934. He also signed every diploma during this fifty-one year span, including the first diploma ever which he traveled to California to sign. Today, one of the well-known residence halls on campus, Jewett Hall, is named after him. [4]
-On June 9, 1926, George Jewett was elected the Honorary Member of the Gamma Chapter in Iowa of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. At the Founder’s Day meeting on December 4, 1926, Professor Herriot, who was President of the Chapter at the time, initiated him at Craig House.<span style="vertical-align: super;">[5]</span> Jewett was also well known as a man of a deep religious nature. Throughout his life in Des Moines, he was a member of the Central Church of Christ. Also, he became the editor of the ''Christian Worker'' in 1887. In general, he was very proud of the Christian principles rooted in the founding of Drake University.<span style="vertical-align: super;">[6]</span> Jewett was also known for his vast knowledge of the French language and culture. It was often said that he knew Paris just about as well as he knew Des Moines.<span style="vertical-align: super;">[7]</span>
+==Awards and Interesting Facts==
-<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">1. The Grand Old Man of Drake University. (1927, January). ''The Drake Crusader, 2''(1).</span>
+==Works Cited==
-<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">2. The Grand Old Man of Drake University. (1927, January). ''The Drake Crusader, 2''(1).</span>
-<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">3. The Jewett. Best in the World: Jewett Typewriter Co. The Quax [Drake University Yearbook].</span>
+. The Grand Old Man of Drake University. (1927, January). ''The Drake Crusader, 2''(1).
-<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">4. Glidden, G. (1930, December 4). Drake Praised as Des Moines' Greatest Asset. ''The Times Delphic''. </span>
+. The Grand Old Man of Drake University. (1927, January). ''The Drake Crusader, 2''(1).
-<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">5. Herriot, F. I. (1928, November). George A. Jewett: An Appreciation of His Life and Work. Drake University Record, 24(11), 13-14.</span>
+. The Jewett. Best in the World: Jewett Typewriter Co. The Quax [Drake University Yearbook].
-<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">6. The Grand Old Man of Drake University. (1927, January). ''The Drake Crusader, 2''(1).</span>
+. Glidden, G. (1930, December 4). Drake Praised as Des Moines' Greatest Asset. ''The Times Delphic''.
-<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">7. G.A. Jewett Lectures Mrs. Boyd's French Students Wednesday. (1927, May 5). ''The Times Delphic''.</span>
+. Herriot, F. I. (1928, November). George A. Jewett: An Appreciation of His Life and Work. Drake University Record, 24(11), 13-14.
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	<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">6. The Grand Old Man of Drake University. (1927, January). ''The Drake Crusader, 2''(1).</span>		<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">6. The Grand Old Man of Drake University. (1927, January). ''The Drake Crusader, 2''(1).</span>
	<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">7. G.A. Jewett Lectures Mrs. Boyd's French Students Wednesday. (1927, May 5). ''The Times Delphic''.</span>		<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">7. G.A. Jewett Lectures Mrs. Boyd's French Students Wednesday. (1927, May 5). ''The Times Delphic''.</span>
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	On June 9, 1926, George Jewett was elected the Honorary Member of the Gamma Chapter in Iowa of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. At the Founder’s Day meeting on December 4, 1926, Professor Herriot, who was President of the Chapter at the time, initiated him at Craig House.<span style="vertical-align: super;">[5]</span> Jewett was also well known as a man of a deep religious nature. Throughout his life in Des Moines, he was a member of the Central Church of Christ. Also, he became the editor of the ''Christian Worker'' in 1887. In general, he was very proud of the Christian principles rooted in the founding of Drake University.<span style="vertical-align: super;">[6]</span> Jewett was also known for his vast knowledge of the French language and culture. It was often said that he knew Paris just about as well as he knew Des Moines.<span style="vertical-align: super;">[7]</span>		On June 9, 1926, George Jewett was elected the Honorary Member of the Gamma Chapter in Iowa of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. At the Founder’s Day meeting on December 4, 1926, Professor Herriot, who was President of the Chapter at the time, initiated him at Craig House.<span style="vertical-align: super;">[5]</span> Jewett was also well known as a man of a deep religious nature. Throughout his life in Des Moines, he was a member of the Central Church of Christ. Also, he became the editor of the ''Christian Worker'' in 1887. In general, he was very proud of the Christian principles rooted in the founding of Drake University.<span style="vertical-align: super;">[6]</span> Jewett was also known for his vast knowledge of the French language and culture. It was often said that he knew Paris just about as well as he knew Des Moines.<span style="vertical-align: super;">[7]</span>
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−	<span style="display: block; text-align: center;">'''<span style="display: block; text-align: center;">George Anson Jewett</span>'''~~</span><span style="display: block; text-align: center;">~~Originally submitted by Matt McGowan on 12/1/11, Drake University</span>	+	<span style="display: block; text-align: center;">'''<span style="display: block; text-align: center;">George Anson Jewett</span>'''Originally submitted by Matt McGowan on 12/1/11, Drake University</span>

	'''Childhood'''		'''Childhood'''

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−	~~ggg~~	+	<span style="display: block; text-align: center;">'''<span style="display: block; text-align: center;">George Anson Jewett</span>'''</span><span style="display: block; text-align: center;">Originally submitted by Matt McGowan on 12/1/11, Drake University</span>
		+
		+	'''Childhood'''
		+
		+	In 1838, George A. Jewett’s parents came to Iowa and settled near Mt. Pleasant. On September 9, 1847, Jewett was born in Red Rock, which is part of Marion County. His early years of schooling can be attributed to his mother. At age two, Jewett’s father made the dangerous trip to California in order to take part in the gold rush. Thus, Jewett’s mother was largely responsible for educating and raising him from then on. At age ten, his mother entered him into the primary department of Central College in Pella, Iowa in order to further his education. When the Civil War struck, many young men left the school in order to enter the army. Jewett was not yet old enough to enter the army, but he could no longer attend the school, as it could not continue without a student body. As a result, he sought out work from farmers in the community and worked for the duration of the war. In order to continue learning amidst the turmoil of the war, he farmed by day, studied by night, and went to teachers on the weekend in order to receive a more formal education.<span style="vertical-align: super;"> [1]</span>
		+	[[File:gj2.jpg\|x384px\|right\|Copyright]]
		+
		+	'''College and Careers'''
		+
		+	Between 1861 and 1864, Jewett studied in order to obtain his Ph. B in philosophy from Central College in Pella, Iowa. He finished his scholastic training with a course that he took at Bryant and Stratton Business College. Yet, it has been said by many, and even Jewett himself, that he never truly stopped learning as he was quite eager to continue doing so throughout his life. His first job in Des Moines came when he arrived in the city at the age of eighteen. He was responsible for loading and unloading wagons for $25 a month. He remained there for eight years and worked his way up to the position of bookkeeper where he received a wage of $125. <span style="vertical-align: super;">[2]</span> Later in his life, he was associated with a number of successful business ventures, including Jewett Lumber Company and Jewett Typewriter Company. <span style="vertical-align: super;">[3]</span>
		+
		+	'''Contribution to Drake University'''
		+
		+	While Jewett was at Drake University, it was well know that he was an active member in the founding of the school. In fact, he is considered to be one of the founders. Also, he served as Secretary on the Board of Trustees after the founding of the university. He served in this position from 1883-1934. He also signed every diploma during this fifty-one year span, including the first diploma ever which he traveled to California to sign. Today, one of the well-known residence halls on campus, Jewett Hall, is named after him. <span style="vertical-align: super;">[4]</span>
		+
		+	'''Awards and Interesting Facts'''
		+
		+	On June 9, 1926, George Jewett was elected the Honorary Member of the Gamma Chapter in Iowa of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. At the Founder’s Day meeting on December 4, 1926, Professor Herriot, who was President of the Chapter at the time, initiated him at Craig House.<span style="vertical-align: super;">[5]</span> Jewett was also well known as a man of a deep religious nature. Throughout his life in Des Moines, he was a member of the Central Church of Christ. Also, he became the editor of the ''Christian Worker'' in 1887. In general, he was very proud of the Christian principles rooted in the founding of Drake University.<span style="vertical-align: super;">[6]</span> Jewett was also known for his vast knowledge of the French language and culture. It was often said that he knew Paris just about as well as he knew Des Moines.<span style="vertical-align: super;">[7]</span>
		+	[[File:gj.jpg\|x363px\|Copyright]]
		+
		+
		+
		+
		+	'''<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Works Cited</span>'''
		+
		+	<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">1. The Grand Old Man of Drake University. (1927, January). ''The Drake Crusader, 2''(1).</span>
		+	<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">2. The Grand Old Man of Drake University. (1927, January). ''The Drake Crusader, 2''(1).</span>
		+	<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">3. The Jewett. Best in the World: Jewett Typewriter Co. The Quax [Drake University Yearbook].</span>
		+	<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">4. Glidden, G. (1930, December 4). Drake Praised as Des Moines' Greatest Asset. ''The Times Delphic''. </span>
		+	<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">5. Herriot, F. I. (1928, November). George A. Jewett: An Appreciation of His Life and Work. Drake University Record, 24(11), 13-14.</span>
		+	<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">6. The Grand Old Man of Drake University. (1927, January). ''The Drake Crusader, 2''(1).</span>
		+	<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">7. G.A. Jewett Lectures Mrs. Boyd's French Students Wednesday. (1927, May 5). ''The Times Delphic''.</span>