MacKinney, Loren Carey, 1891-1963

Loren Carey MacKinney was a professor of medieval history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1930 until his death in 1963. MacKinney was born in Minnesota and received degrees from Lawrence College and the University of Chicago. He taught at eight colleges and universities before coming to UNC-Chapel Hill, and was regarded as an authority on the history of medieval medicine. His publications included "Early Medieval Medicine, with Special Reference to France and Chartres" (1937), "The Medieval World" (1938), and "Medical Illustrations in Medieval Manuscripts" (1965).

From the description of Loren Carey MacKinney collection on medieval medicine, 1930s-1963. WorldCat record id: 25754075

Loren Carey MacKinney was a professor of medieval history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1930 until his death in 1963. MacKinney was born in Minnesota and received degrees from Lawrence College and the University of Chicago. He taught at eight colleges and universities before coming to UNC-Chapel Hill, and was regarded as an authority on the history of medieval medicine. His publications included Early Medieval Medicine, with Special Reference to France and Chartres (1937), The Medieval World (1938), and Medical Illustrations in Medieval Manuscripts (1965).

From the guide to the Loren Carey MacKinney Collection on Medieval Medicine, circa 1930-1963, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)