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Louis L. McInnis Papers
Date(s)
- 1872-1908 (Creation)
Extent
3 Boxes
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Biographical history
Louis Lowry McInnis was born in Jackson, Mississippi on March 24, 1855. He graduated from the State University at Oxford, Mississippi in 1871. He started work at Texas A&M College on November 9, 1877, as an adjunct professor of ancient languages. Later he served as acting professor of mathematics and as chairman of the mathematics department. McInnis also served as the Secretary to the Board, Treasurer of the College, Vice-Chairman of the Faculty, and then Chairman of the faculty. He was acting President of Texas A&M while also serving as chairman of the faculty from January 24, 1888, to July 1, 1890.
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The Louis L. McInnis Papers contains correspondence, along with other miscellaneous papers relating to Louis Lowry McInnis’ time in office at Texas A&M College. Items include some personal correspondence, along with university correspondence from Texas A&M College and Prairie View College during the period of 1872 to 1908.
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Unrestricted.
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Copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
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- English
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Archivist's note
Finding Aid Authors: Jenny Reibenspies.
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