McCain, William D. (William David), 1907-1993

William David McCain (1907-1993) was a nationally recognized author, lecturer, historian, archivist and genealogist. He taught at several colleges in Mississippi before serving as director of the Mississippi Department of Archives & History from 1938 to 1955. He also was the fifth president of the University of Southern Mississippi between 1955 and 1975.

From the description of McCain (William D.) pamphlet collection, 1935-1987. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 56586410