Background
Jones, Gordon Merrill was born on December 12, 1896 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Nathaniel M. and Mary (Merrill) Jones.
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Gordon Merrill Jones
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AB, Northwestern University, 1918. Bachelor of Laws, Northwestern University, 1922.
Career
Secretary-treasurer, Row Peterson & Company, Evanston, Illinois, 1924-1942; president, Row Peterson & Company, Evanston, Illinois, 1942-1960; Chairman of the Board, Row Peterson & Company, Evanston, Illinois, 1960-1962; Chairman of the Board, Harper & Row Publishers, 1962-1992. Member board directors Illinois Bell Telephon Company, State Bank & Trust Company, Evanston, Illinois Power Company.
Politics
The state should not use its authority to promote any particular religious belief. It should allow people practice their own religious convictions.
Views
All persons, regardless of age, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation, are entitled to have their human and civil rights ensured and to be protected against violence.
Membership
Member Evanston Zoning Board Appeals, 1953-1965. President Evanston United Fund, 1959-1960. Director North Shore Junior Achievement Board.
Trustee National College Education Captain United States Naval Reserve. Member American Textbook Publishers Institute (president 1948-1949), Illinois Chamber of Commerce (president 1952-1953, director), Evanston History Society (director 1950-1965), United States Chamber of Commerce (education committee), Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Phi.
Connections
Married Kathleen Row, May 24, 1922. Children: Laura Row, Gordon Row.
