William Holmes Mcguffey
September 23, 1800 - May 4, 1873
Overview
William was a big influence into the future of education. He was a professor, but also the creator of the Mcguffey series of books which gave many learning materials for the youth.
Early Life
William was a early avid reader of books especially the Bible, even remembered some of it. He was taught by tutors when younger, but he tried for a job. They said he didn’t have enough education, so he attended Washington College. He then went to work as a professor at University of Miami, Oxford and Ohio.
Early Career
So like said William started to work at colleges as a professor for ancient languages. He later went to Cincinnati college and became president. But he wasn’t liked so he quit his position.
The Mcguffey Eclectic Readers
“These books not only helped the boys with reading, but contained messages about social, moral, and religious issues.” (Schreiber) The books were made to educate children on the world socially and morally. He made many versions with different difficulty to influence different minds nationwide.
Later Career
After being denied as president at Cincinnati he then needed to find another job, but wanted to pursue his education career. So he acquired a job as Chief of mental and moral philosophy at University of Virginia at 1845 and worked there for the rest of his life.
Major Achievements
When he worked as chief he also made these collection of books for the youth called the Mcguffey readers. These books would have a lasting impact on American education in the late nineteenth century. It was said that he sold 122,000,000 copies of the Mcguffey’s Eclectic readers.
Death
He died on May 4, 1873 in Charlottesville, Virgina. This is also where he was the Chief of Moral and Mental Philosophy.
Recognition
William Holmes Mcguffey will always be know for his lasting impact on youth education and influence others to understand the importance of education for younger generations.
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