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This pass was given to Clarence Jones by Congressman Jim Wright on July 5, 1955.

A short family history originally collected for the book "The History of North Richland Hills: Where Families Live, Work, Worship, and Play."

In 1919 Clarence and Ruth Jones moved back to Fort Worth with their daughter Dorothy Maude "Dotty." During this time Clarence worked as a machinist for the T&P Railway until the railroad strike of 1922. He then worked as a foreman for Texas Steel and…

In 1928 Clarence Jones started the Jones Lumber Company. After the trade was built up the lumber company kept expanding and eventually comprised an office, sheds and a mill building. The enterprise took up the north and south sides of 4224 East…

A sign detailing prices at the Jones Lumber Company. Clarence Jones owned and operated the company prior to becoming a banker.

A letter in which Clarence Jones purchased two tickets for a Democratic fundraising event. The event was set to take place in Austin following President Kennedy's visit to DFW.

A letter in which Senator Ralph Yarborough sells tickets for a Democratic fundraising event to Clarence Jones. The event was set to take place in Austin following President Kennedy's visit to DFW.

The minutes from a Civic League meeting in which Clarence Jones announces an election to incorporate.

Naomi was the daughter of Ruth and Clarence Jones. She studied at Texas Christian University.

This map shows one of the original housing developments in North Richland Hills. The land was owned and developed by Clarence Jones. Jones was also a banker, a member of various organizations, and was involved in the founding of North Richland Hills.…