MacMillan, William B. (1883-1978). Papers, 1940-1971, n.d.
Scope and Contents
This collection contains Mr. MacMillan’s correspondence and papers, mainly concerned with his work in horticulture.
Sarah Daniel of Abbeville, Louisiana donated this collection in 1978.
Dates
- 1940-1971, n.d.
Creator
Biographical / Historical
William Buchanan MacMillan was a resident of Abbeville, Louisiana since July 1928. He served as a sales promotion and public relations manager of the Louisiana State Rice Company, and was well known and highly praised for his work in flower hybridization. He also was a distinguished person in the fields of education and business.
Extent
2.5 Linear Feet (2.5 feet of materials contained 5 boxes)
1 Volumes (1 scrapbook contained in 1 box)
Language of Materials
English
- Title
- William B. MacMillan Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Zack Stein
- Date
- 11/25/2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031
speccoll@louisiana.edu