Jones Hall's new historical marker
Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission 2012 Joseph Merrick Jones Hall Dedicated in 1941 as Howard-Tilton Memorial Library The second library on Tulane University’s uptown campus Moise H. Goldstein and Associates, Architects Newcomb and Tulane alumna Angela Gregory (1903-1990) Designed the twelve Printers’ devices in the door jambs Paul Manship (1885-1966) Designed the entrance medallion With the inscription Libertas ex Sapientia And the personification of Alma Mater Xavier Gonzalez (1898-1993) Designed the personification of Aspiration In the central hall The building was rededicated in 1971 in honor of Tulane alumnus and Board President Joseph Merrick Jones (1902-1963) *** For more information about all of the individuals named in this marker, see the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library catalog and the LaRC archival database, both of which are accessible fro...