Hutchinson, William T. (William Thomas), 1895-1976

Historian.

From the description of Papers, 1912-1976 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 52246464

William T. Hutchinson (1895-1976), Preston and Sterling Morton Professor of American History, was a member of the University of Chicago faculty for almost fifty years. After receiving his A.B. at Rutgers and A. M. at Columbia, Hutchinson came to Chicago in 1924 as both instructor in history and graduate student. Awarded a Ph.D. in 1927, his advancement in professional rank was steady, culminating in his appointment to the Morton chair in 1956. An authority on American constitutional history and historiography, Hutchinson joined Louis Gottshalk and James Lea Cate in formulating a pioneering course on historical methods. Hutchinson retired from the University in 1961, but continued to offer courses until 1967. His major publications include biographies of Cyrus Hall McCormick (1927, 1935) and Frank O. Lowden (1957). He also served as senior editor of the Papers of James Madison.

From the guide to the Hutchinson, William Thomas. Papers, 1912-1976, (Special Collections Research Center University of Chicago Library 1100 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.)