Papers of George M. P. Baird, ca. 1915-ca. 1960.

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Papers of George M. P. Baird, ca. 1915-ca. 1960.

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The clippings file is presently maintained largely as Mr. Baird had it, although a new classification, Names, has been added and some subject headings have been combined. Mr. Baird's headings and spelling have been retained on new folders, but in some cases revised in the inventory list following, for reasons of consistency, clarity and conformity. Included with the clippings are Mr. Baird's notes, papers and lectures. Also in the collection are lantern slides utilized by George M. Baird in his lectures on theater history and production.

10.5 linear feet ( 387 folders + 282 slides)

University of Pittsburgh

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University of Pittsburgh

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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 wh...