Archie Philip McDonald (November 29, 1935–August 16, 2012) was an American historian with a focus on the history of Texas. He served as director of the East Texas Historical Association as well as editor of the East Texas Historical Journal, from 1971 until his 2008 retirement, a 37 year span.[2][3] For over 40 years of his life, he was faculty at Stephen F. Austin State University,[4] and during his tenure also served as the university's community liaison.[5] By 1983, he had authored 16 books, largely about Texan history;[6] that number had risen to over 20 by 2003.[7]
Archie P. McDonald | |
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| Born | Archie Philip McDonald November 29, 1935 Beaumont, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | August 16, 2012 (aged 76) Nacogdoches Medical Center, Nacogdoches, Texas |
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Personal life
editArchie McDonald was married to Judy McDonald,[8] mayor emeritus of Nacogdoches.[9] Together they won the Ralph W. Steen Memorial East Texan of the Year Award in 2009.[10]
Archie died on August 16, 2012, and his memorial service was held August 20.[11]
Education
editMcDonald graduated from French High School in 1954, received a B.S. from Lamar University in 1958, an M.A. from Rice University in 1960, and his Ph.D. from Louisiana State University in 1965.[12]
Recognition
editA speaker series, the Archie McDonald Speaker Series, was established in 2010 in honor of his impact.[13][14] Other awards he received during his lifetime include the Mary Jon and J. P. Bryan Leadership in Education Award from the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) in 2004, following a TSHA Fellowship in 1984.[15] McDonald also served as president of TSHA from 1985 to 1986.[15]
References
edit- ^ McDonald, Archie Philip (1965). The Journal of Jedediah Hotchkiss, 1861-1865 (Thesis). Louisiana State University. doi:10.31390/gradschool_disstheses.1018.
- ^ McDonald, Archie P. (2010). Gorzalski, Matt (ed.). Archie P. McDonald Political Campaign Materials Collection (PDF). Diboll, Texas: The History Center.
- ^ McDonald, Archie P. (2016). Utley, Dan K. (ed.). Archie P. McDonald: A Life in Texas History. College Station: Texas A&M University Press. ISBN 978-1-62349-462-9.
- ^ Kent, Kate Archer (August 16, 2012). "Remembering Dr. Archie McDonald". Red River Radio. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Archie McDonald, Ph.D." Red River Radio. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ Rigler, Judyth (September 11, 1983). "New history; and a classic reissued". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 7E – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ McDonald, Archie P. (January 13, 2003). "Old-Time Ranger Uses Dynamite To Solve Problem". All Things Historical. Tyler Morning Telegraph. pp. 1B – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ McDonald, Archie P. (2001). Helpful Cooking Hints for HouseHusbands of Uppity Women: A Cookbook. University of North Texas Press. ISBN 978-0-935014-13-6.
- ^ Bradford, Nicole (March 8, 2023). "Nacogdoches honors Judy McDonald for service". The Daily Sentinel. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ "DETCOG honors Judy and Archie McDonald of Nacogdoches". KTRE. May 28, 2010. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ "Obituary for Archie McDonald". Laird Funeral Home. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ "Archie Philip McDonald". Legacy Remembers. Legacy.com. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ "Archie McDonald Speaker Series". Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA). Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ Antwine, Taylor (April 26, 2017). "Archie McDonald Speaker Series held on campus" (PDF). The Pine Log. pp. 1, 5.
- ^ a b "People of TSHA: Archie P. McDonald". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved August 21, 2023.