Mary Louise Hirsh Burger papers, 1958-1999.

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Mary Louise Hirsh Burger papers, 1958-1999.

Mary Louise Hirsh Burger's papers reflect her career in the field of childhood education, including her career as a professor at Northern Illinois University and as an active member of the ACEI. It includes correspondence, conference materials, and sound recordings of a radio course.

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Burger, Mary Louise Hirsh

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Born November 3, 1932, Chicago, Illinois. Early childhood education expert; Professor. Mary Louise Hirsh Burger was born November 3, 1932 in Chicago to Robert Stanley Hirsh and Margaret Agnes (Brennan). She married William Bronson Burger on March 16, 1968. Burger received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Mundelein College (1954) and her Master of Education degree from Loyola University Chicago (1957). She was awarded her Doctor of Education degree from Northern Illinois University (1972). Burger...