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Doctoral hood, Bowdoin College honorand Miriam MacMillan, 1980
United States clothing accessory
1980()
Object Type:
clothing accessory
Creation Places:
North America, United States, Maine
Medium and Support:
textile
Credit Line:
Bequest of Miriam Look MacMillan
Accession Number:
1994.9.947
Miriam MacMilan was awarded a Doctor of Science by Bowdoin College in 1980:
"Miriam Look MacMillan, Honorary Curator, Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum; explorer, author, archivist; who shared as resourceful and equal participant in charting areas above the Arctic Circle, exploring more of that region than any woman in history; she helped open the doors of knowledge to Eskimo children in her support of the school started by her husband; through her books and well kept journals she has contributed to an understanding of the people of a desolate land; she has labored generously for the good of the College and has provided invaluable guidance in the growth of its Arctic collections; a person of spirit and kindliness, she has won the respect of all who treasure the quality of courage. Honoris Causa, Doctor of Science" - from the College Archives
"Miriam Look MacMillan, Honorary Curator, Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum; explorer, author, archivist; who shared as resourceful and equal participant in charting areas above the Arctic Circle, exploring more of that region than any woman in history; she helped open the doors of knowledge to Eskimo children in her support of the school started by her husband; through her books and well kept journals she has contributed to an understanding of the people of a desolate land; she has labored generously for the good of the College and has provided invaluable guidance in the growth of its Arctic collections; a person of spirit and kindliness, she has won the respect of all who treasure the quality of courage. Honoris Causa, Doctor of Science" - from the College Archives
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