Drew, James M. (James Meddick), 1863-
Variant namesJames Meddick (Dad) Drew was born on February 17, 1863 in Rollingstone, Minnesota. In 1893, Drew joined the staff of the school of agriculture as an instructor in blacksmithing. He also taught mathematics and poultry raising. He was later assigned as registrar of the school. In 1917, Drew joined the staff of the agricultural extension division as an assistant in publicity. He retired from the University of Minnesota in 1933. Drew was very involved in both the Boy Scouts and 4-H; he was a nationally known expert in Boy Scout knot tying. James Drew died on April 5, 1948.
From the guide to the James M. Drew papers, 1880s-1940s, (University of Minnesota Libraries. University Archives [uarc])
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| creatorOf | James M. Drew papers, 1880s-1940s | University of Minnesota Libraries. University Archives [uarc] | |
| creatorOf | Drew, James M. (James Meddick), 1863-1948. James M. Drew and family papers, 1848-1948. | Minnesota Historical Society Library | |
| referencedIn | Richardson, Helen Drew, 1892-1980. Helen Drew Richardson papers, 1884-1965. | Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts |
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