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John Macnie Papers

Collection Overview

Title: John Macnie Papers

ID: OGLMC/119

Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet

Languages: English [eng]

Abstract

Professor at UND from 1885 until 1907

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The John Macnie Papers consist of biographical materials from a UND memorial service following his death in 1909. Also included are the typed lyrics for "Alma Mater" the UND alumni song, which Macnie composed. He signed this document, which was displayed in the J. Lloyd Stone Center, the headquarters of the UND Alumni Association and Foundation.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Source: Unknown

Acquisition Method: Donation

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). John Macnie Papers. OGLMC 119. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in October 2018.


Box and Folder Listing

Box 1Add to your cart.
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Item 1: Typed lyrics to "Alma Mater" with Macnie's signature, undatedAdd to your cart.
This was displayed for decades in the J. Lloyd Stone Center, the headquarters of the UND Alumni Association and Foundation.
Item 2: "John Macnie Passes Away," Grand Forks Herald, 2 November 1909Add to your cart.
Item 3: "In Memoriam Professor John Macnie with a Sketch of His Life and Character by Ex-President Webster Merrifield and the Addresses Given at the Memorial Exercises in the University Armory," The University Bulletin,, November 1909Add to your cart.
Includes the following: "Biographical and Personal" by Webster Merrifield; "Introductory Remarks" by UND President Frank McVey; "Professor Macnie as Friend" by Mrs. F.C. Massee; "Professor Macnie as Colleague" by Dean Melvin Brannon; "Professor Macnie as Churchman" by Reverend J.K. Burleson; and "Professor Macnie as a Citizen: by Tracy Bangs.
Item 4: "Biographical and Personal" by Ex-President Webster Merrifield (Handwritten Remarks), November 1909Add to your cart.
Item 5: Professor Macnie as a Novelist by William A. Carlson, Alumni Review, December 1934Add to your cart.