Background
Jones, Edward David was born on May 15, 1870 in Orford, Wisconsin, United States. Son of David O. and Elizabeth (Hield) Jones.
Jones, Edward David was born on May 15, 1870 in Orford, Wisconsin, United States. Son of David O. and Elizabeth (Hield) Jones.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1892, honorary Master of Arts, 1907, Doctor of Laws, 1923. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1895. Student, universities Halle and Berlin, 1893-1894.
Instructor statistics and economics University of Wisconsin, 1895-1898, assistant professor economics and commercial geography, 1900-1901. Professor business administration University of Michigan, 1902-1919. In charge Foreman training courses, Harvard, 1919-1920.
Vice president Z. L. White Company, Columbus, Ohio, 1921-1922. Director employment management section, War Industries Board, civilian attache to commission on education and special training of General Staff, and federal agent in employment management with Federal Board Vocational Education, 1918-1919. Expert Department Edition and Social Economy, United States Commission to Paris Exposition, 1899-1900, and member jury awards.
Member International Congress of Arts and Sciences, St. Louis Exposition, 1903. Holder diploma and bronze medal (hors concours), Paris Exposition, and gold medal, for exhibits on industrial conditions in the United States, at Buffalo Exposition.
Member Phi Delta Theta, Phi Beta Kappa. Clubs: Creighton, Players, University, Faculty.
Married Annabelle White, June 27, 1895.