Strangers – Today

On this day in history, September 19 . . .
Since 1814, The Athenaeum has been visited by politicians, diplomats, scientists, and literary figures. Our guest book was traditionally called the Record of Strangers: each non-member, or "Stranger" was usually signed in by an Athenaeum member. Here are the Strangers who signed in on this date over the years.
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Dr. Anson Jones
(signed in by H Hopkins)

Wednesday September 19, 1838
Philosophical Hall
104 South Fifth Street, Independence Square, First Floor

Politics, Diplomacy & Law
Science, Medicine & Exploration

Occupation: Diplomat, Politician, and Doctor
Residence: Ambassador from Texas

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Volume 4 

Anson Jones, January 20, 1798 – January 9, 1858

Anson Jones was an American medical doctor, politician, and diplomat. Born in Massachusetts, he studied medicine and had several unsuccessful practices and businesses in New York, before relocating to Philadelphia, where he earned a medical degree and became involved with the Masons and Odd Fellows. Jones quit medicine in 1832 and moved to New Orleans before drifting to Texas, where he was drawn to support Texan independence. He rose through political circles and was appointed Texan Minister to the United States by Sam Houston in 1838. It was in this role that Jones visited the Athenaeum, as he tried to build support for recognition of Texan independence. He subsequently returned to Texas and was elected to the senate, and was later appointed Texas' Secretary of State. Jones then succeeded Houston to become the fourth and final president of the Republic of Texas, though he quickly fell out of favor with the public as he bungled the annexation process. Jones' physical and mental health soon deteriorated, and he committed suicide in 1858.


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Colonel Robinson
(signed in by James Taylor)

Wednesday September 19, 1827
Philosophical Hall
104 South Fifth Street, Independence Square, First Floor

Military

Occupation:
Residence: Mexico

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Volume 2 

Colonel Robinson

Colonel Robinson was a visitor from Mexico.


 


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Juan Flores
(signed in by ? Morris)

Monday September 19, 1825
Philosophical Hall
104 South Fifth Street, Independence Square, First Floor

Unknown

Occupation:
Residence: Mexico

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Volume 2 

Juan Flores

Juan Flores was a visitor from Mexico.