Ross Hanlin McLean papers, 1905-1977.

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Ross Hanlin McLean papers, 1905-1977.

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The collection consists of papers of Ross Hanlin McLean from 1905-1975. The papers include correspondence, diaries, photographs, personal memorabilia, and printed material. The correspondence consists of letters of a general nature (1910-1975) relating to McLean's life prior and subsequent to his arrival at Emory and his association with other historians and schools. Correspondence also includes family letters (1907-1967) mainly written to and from his wife, May B. McLean, and his mother, Bianca H. McLean, and covering McLean's days as a student at Cornell and Michigan; his army service, and his appointment at Emory. The diaries (1905-1945) trace McLean's remembrances of his high school days in Wellsville, Ohio, to the end of his service as chairman of the history department at Emory and are extensive in their coverage of campus life and history of the university and social activity in Atlanta Ga. The collection also includes genealogical material concerning the McLean family, collected writings, pamphlets, and newspaper clippings.

11 linear ft. (24 boxes)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6927319

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Cornell University

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Emory university

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The Baccalaureate service is an inter-religious ceremony for all graduating Emory University students receiving bachelor's degrees and consists of prayers, music, and an address by the Emory University President. The Commencement ceremony includes all Emory University graduates and consists of an address by the commencement speaker, the conferral of honorary degrees and awards, and the conferral of degrees en masse. From the description of Emory University Baccalaureate and Commencem...

McLean, Ross Hanlin, 1888-1977

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Ross Hanlin McLean (1888-1977), born in Wellsville, Ohio, was on the faculty at Emory University (1919-1957), where he was chairman of the history department from 1941-1948. From the description of Ross Hanlin McLean papers, 1905-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173863320 ...

McLean family

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McLean, Bianca.

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McLean, May B.

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