Merlin W. Merrill Collection

Authors

University Archives and Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Files

Description

After his death, E. S. Richardson’s daughter gave his mortarboard and commencement gown to Rev. Merrill, then pastor of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston. Rev. Merrill wore the gown when he preached on Sundays until it became threadbare. He wore the mortarboard to receive his Ph.D. and in ceremonies at Centenary College, where he serves on the board of trustees.

Publication Date

2019

Size of Collection

1 box, 1 folder

Manuscript Number

M-303

Description

Mortarboard belonging to Louisiana Polytechnic Institute President E.S. Richardson.

Dates of Collection

1936-1941

City

Ruston

Keywords

Louisiana Tech University, Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, Louisiana Industrial Institute

Disciplines

Public History

Recommended Citation

University Archives and Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University, "Merlin W. Merrill Collection" (2019). Manuscript Finding Aids. 306.
https://digitalcommons.latech.edu/manuscript-finding-aids/306