Margaret Macmillan collection, 1887-1969.

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Margaret Macmillan collection, 1887-1969.

Smith and Ella Burnham, Margaret Burnham Macmillan, and Ernest Burnham papers, 1887-1969, about their teaching careers at Western Michigan University. Ernest Burnham was a professor of rural education, 1904-1940. Smith Burnham was a professor of history, 1919-1939. Margaret Burnham Macmillan was a professor of history, 1920-1934, 1944-1969. Papers include journals; notes; expense account books; newspaper clippings; scrapbook; speeches; programs; correspondence; publications; research materials; travel materials and journals; materials about the Methodist Church of Michigan and First Methodist Church of Kalamazoo, Michigan; obituaries; miscellaneous programs; genealogical information; wedding announcement for Ella Caster and Smith Burnham; diary of Smith Burnham; reminiscences of Nancy Burnham Law; miscellaneous probate records.

12 boxes (5.5 cu. ft.)

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Western Michigan university

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Burnham, Ella, 1869-1961

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Burnham family.

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Burnham, Ernest, 1869-1950

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Burnham, Smith, 1866-1947

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Macmillan, Margaret Burnham, 1898-1979

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Dr. Margaret Macmillan (1898-1979) taught at the Campus School from 1920 to 1934. She joined the history department faculty of WMU in 1944. Dr. Macmillan was given a distinguished faculty award in 1967 and retired from teaching in 1969. From the description of Margaret Macmillan collection, 1887-1969. (Western Michigan University). WorldCat record id: 318443255 ...