H. G. Merriam Papers 1890-1980

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H. G. Merriam Papers 1890-1980

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H. G. Merriam was a University of Montana professor who played a crucial role in the development of Montana and Northwest literature. This collection contains personal and professional correspondence as well as working copies from Merriam's writing and editing endeavors. Significant subject categories include Merriam's service during World War I; long involvement with the Rhodes Scholarship program; teaching and administrative activities at the University of Montana--Missoula; founding, editing, and leadership contributions to the journal of regional literature; and activities to help create and guide the Montana Institute of the Arts. Frontier and Midland

17.25 linear feet and 2 oversize boxes

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Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections

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University of Wyoming.

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Montana Institute of the Arts

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University of Montana (Missoula, Mont.). Dept. of English

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University of Montana--Missoula

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The University of Montana-Missoula's Faculty Senate serves to promote faculty involvement in the governance of the University. The Senate reviews, debates, and votes on issues pertaining to the academic and faculty welfare of The University of Montana (UM) in consultation and cooperation with the President and University administration. Faculty members contribute to UM governance by participating in the Senate and specific committees. The first faculty meeting of the Uni...

Merriam, H. G. (Harold Guy), 1883-1980

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Harold Guy Merriam (1883-1980) was chosen in 1904 as one of the original 43 American Rhodes scholars and the first from the University of Wyoming. He later earned a Ph. D from Columbia University. Merriam taught English at Whitman College (1908-1910), Beloit College (1911-1913), Reed College (1913-1919) and Montana State University (1919-1954). During World War I, he took a leave of absence from Reed College to work for YMCA support efforts in France. From the description of Papers, ...