Baird, George M. P. (George Mahaffey Patterson)
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George M. P. Baird, 1887-1970, B.A. University of Pittsburgh, 1909, made varied and lasting contributions to the University. He wrote the lyrics of the Alma Mater, suggested the Panthers as the name of the football team, and was actively associated with the Scottish Room Committee. He left his teaching position at Pitt for the Army in 1917. Upon his return he began a new career in government service in the city of Pittsburgh, and was senior research analyst for the Department of City Planning when he retired in 1961. Throughout his life he maintained a strong interest in the theater. He wrote and produced several one-act plays, directed, served as a theater consultant and lectured on the theater.
From the description of Papers of George M. P. Baird, ca. 1915-ca. 1960. (University of Pittsburgh). WorldCat record id: 31043595
George M.P. Baird wrote on Pittsburgh and on Pittsburgh history, primarily in the period before World War II.
From the description of Papers. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 28857062
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Subjects:
- Theater
- Acting
- Dance
- Drama
- Drama
- Greek drama
- Drama, Medieval
- European drama
- Flags
- Greek drama, Modern
- Heraldry
- Music
- Performing arts
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- United States (as recorded)
- Pennsylvania--Allegheny County (as recorded)
