Richard L. Merritt, Emeritus Research Professor in Communications and professor of political science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, died on Saturday, November 19, 2005. He had suffered from Parkinson's for several years and fell at his home a week before his death.
On September 21, 1861, Lewis H. Brown, a Civil War soldier, writes to brothers Willard and Merritt Brown, and Merritt Roe. All letters are written on 1 sheet. In his letter to Willard, Lewis describes his regiment's position on a high hill west of Alexandria. The letter to Merritt is written while Lewis is listening to Maine's 4th regiment brass band. Lewis writes to Merritt Roe asking if he would like to come and play army with him. He tells Merritt to mind his mother. Posted from Alexandria, VA.
James Merritt Harrison died 6 July 1990, following a bicycle accident on 18 April 1990 that left him in a coma from which he never recovered. . He was respected internationally both as a geologist and a representative of the Canadian scientific community through his many eminent contributions. . he received many honours for his work in government and with scientific organizations in Canada and abroad. He was a director of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society 1963-67 and a vice-president of that society 1967-73. He was an original member of the Science Council of Canada in 1964. He was president of several societies: Geological Association of Canada, 1960-61; International Union of Geological Sciences, 1961; International Council of Scientific Unions, 1966-68; Royal Society of Canada, 1967-68; and Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 1969-70. In 1971 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. He was assistant director-general in Paris for UNESCO in the period 1973-76. He created training programs and promoted science, particularly in developing countries. He continued to further the ideals and activities of UNESCO through membership and chairmanship (1985-88) of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. . He joined the Geological Survey of Canada in 1943; his fieldwork being entirely in the PreCambrian shield areas, mainly northern Manitoba and the iron ranges of Labrador. He became director of the GSC in 1956 - its youngest director - and under his leadership the GSC developed and modernized substantially. He fully encouraged the development of new sub-sciences within geology, including the latest advances in radioactive dating of rocks, aerial photography, geophysical and geochemical surveys and the application of data processing to geology. Some of Jim's innovations made possible several major scientific advances and contributed to the rapid exploration of Canada's remote frontier areas, including the Arctic Islands and the Polar Continental Shelf. . In 1964, Jim took on the responsibilities of assistant deputy minister (research) of the Department of Mines and Technical Surveys and in 1972 he became senior assistant deputy minister of the renamed Department of Energy, Mines and Resources. . Dr. John Parker . has commented about Jim Harrison as follows: "Northern people have lost a great friend and dedicated supporter. He truly cared for people and nurtured their ideas. . He had a deep knowledge and understanding of Canada's North and was a great friend and supporter of its people. ."
Two letters, with envelopes, from Cadet Merritt to his father. The letter of November 24, 1863 discusses school expenses, mentions the Corps being called to defend against Averell's raids; reports dissatisfaction with VMI (complains of hunger, gets " beef, irish potatoes, milk" only). The letter of May 16, 1864, written on the day after the Battle of New Market, describes being wounded, action on battlefield, mentions cadets Norborne C. Lewis (Class of 1867) and John A. Crichton (Class of 1866). This letter was possibly written from the Bushong House near the battlefield, and is written on a blank VMI form used by cadets to report excuses to the Commandant. Includes envelope addressed to W.H.E. Merritt, Lawrenceville, Brunswick Co., Virginia.
In: Political science quarterly: a nonpartisan journal devoted to the study and analysis of government, politics and international affairs ; PSQ, Band 88, Heft 3, S. 553-555
On April 8, 1863, Burritt Brown, a Civil War soldier, writes to his brother, Merritt Brown, discussing the money matters of his friends in the camp. Brown also thanks his brother for a care package. Posted from Camp Brown.
On September 19, 1862, Lewis H. Brown, a Civil War soldier, writes to his brother, Merritt Brown, discussing the news that Lincoln has ordered for 60,000 more volunteers to fight the war. Posted from Craney Island.
On February 23, 1862, Lewis H. Brown, a Civil War soldier, writes to Merritt Roe asking how he is doing and remarks that there is no milk to drink where he is. Posted from [no location given].
