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MacMillan, William B. (1883-1978). Papers, 1940-1971, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0088

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
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository

Contact:
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031