I've added page 168 of BUILDERS OF TOPEKA, 1934, Capper Print Co., Topeka.
It tells Duncan was married Aug. 3, 1899, to Ella Campbell Scott, of Burlington, Kansas. They had 5 children: Don Scott (deceased), Lendrum, John Douglas, Robert (deceased) and Jean McEachron.
Sent by Find A Grave contributor JH
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Microfilmed cemetery records at the Kansas State Historical Society Archives:
Duncan L. McEachron
lot owner: D.L. McEachron
Lot 380, Section IX, Grave 6
died: 5/15/1937
buried: 5/18/37
age: 73-6-24
born: New York
late residence: Topeka
funeral director: Penwell
interment authorized by L.S. McEachron, 1615 Boswell
Topeka State Journal, Monday, May 17, 1937, page 14:
M'Eachron Dies
End to Vice President and Treasurer at Washburn
Service Recognized by Award Two Honorary Degrees
Dr. Duncan L. McEachron, 74, vice president and treasurer of Washburn college, died late Saturday afternoon in a local hospital. Dr. McEachron had been seriously ill more than three weeks at his home and was taken to the hospital about a week ago suffering from a kidney ailment.
Dr. McEachron was born in South Argyle, N.Y., on October 20, 1963, the son of John A. and Jeannette (Lendrum) McEachron. The family later moved to Ohio, and from there Dr. McEachron came to Kansas. He received his A.B. degree from Washburn in 1894, after which he taught for two years in Franklin academy at Franklin, Neb. In 1896 he went to the University of Chicago for graduate work. He then returned to Washburn as principal of the academy, which was, during the early history of Washburn, considerably larger and more important than the college department.
Appointed Dean in 1902
On August 3, 1899, he was married to Miss Ella Campbell Scott, of Burlington, Kan. Their three children, Lendrum, Douglas, and Jean, all attended Washburn. In 1902, Dr. McEachron became dean of college faculty and professor of the English language. On July 1, 1913, he assumed the vice presidency of the college, an office which he held until the time of his death. He was acting president during the year 1914-1915, the interim between the terms of president Dr. Frank K. Sanders and Dr. Parley P. Womer.
His distinguished service to the college was recognized by the award of two honorary degrees. in 1906 Monmouth college, Monmouth, Ill., conferred a Litt. D. degree upon him, and ten years later Washburn gave him the same honorary degree.
Dr. McEachron was always interested enthusiastically in the organizations that work for the advancement of Washburn in any way. He was a member of Sagamore, senior men's honorary society; of Wynn rune of the American College Quill club; of Tau Delta Pi, scholastic honorary society. For many years he was virtually the back-bone of the Alumni association of the college. His sound counsel meant much to every one of these organizations.
Loved by Washburn Students
These bare facts show something of Dr. McEachron's long, close connection with the affairs of Washburn, but they do not even suggest the place he occupied in the affections of the whole Washburn "family." Dean McEachron, as he was usually called long after he had in fact ceased to be dean -- generations of Icabods affectionately referred to him as "Unky Dunc" -- represented to many of those connected with the college the best things in the Washburn tradition.
The sincere esteem many graduates and former students felt for Dr. and Mrs. McEachron was given some tangible expression in 1930 when news leaked out that the McEachrons wanted very much to join a European pilgrimage arranged by one of the organizations of the Congregational church. A fund was quietly raised which helped to make possible this trip for the McEachrons, a trip which took them to England, Scotland, France, Belgium and Italy. It was characteristic of both "the dean" and his wife that great as was their enjoyment of this trip, they were even more grateful for the thoughtfulness of the anonymous donors to the fund.
Two years ago Helen Hodge painted an excellent portrait of Dr. McEachron. It immediately occurred to a group of Washburn graduates that this portrait ought to be the property of the college, and they quickly raised funds for the purchase of the portrait, which now hangs in the Carnegie library at Washburn.
Delightful Sense of Humor
It is probably true of some of those who came in contact with the doctor that they did not penetrate his apparent reserve and so did not appreciate the essential humanity of the man. Those who knew him better, however, knew that one would have to go a long way to find a more wholly delightful sense of humor than that which sparkled and flashed in "Unky Dunc's" conversation.
Perhaps the salient characteristic of Dr. McEachron was his sound common sense. As one faculty member who was long associated with him expressed it, "He always had his feet one the ground." He had an invincible sense of reality which kept him unshaken in the face of emotional appeals, propaganda, and all other forms of encouragement to loose thinking. It would be difficult to over-estimate the benefits Washburn received from Dr. McEachron's soundness of judgement coupled with his Scotch thrift.
Of late years his administrative duties forced a reduction in his teaching activities, but he continued to teach some courses in the department of English every semester, simply because of his love of the work. His literary taste was most discriminating and he illuminated Shakespeare and various types of English literature for many a student during his years of teaching. His book reviews before the Sunday Evening Reading club delighted many Topekans, and he was for years a valued member of the Fortnightly club.
"Grand Old Man" of Washburn
"Magnanimous" is an adjective that can properly be applied to few people, but it is the word which, more than any other, summed up Dr. McEachron's character. Truly large-spirited, there was in his make-up no room for anything petty or mean. It would be impossible for those who knew him to imagine his doing anything dishonorable according to the most exacting standards of honor. Openminded to an unusual degree, he was unshakeable when his convictions as to right and wrong were involved. His courage was undoubted.
Dr. McEachron's good qualities not only made him a good source of great strength to the college, but gave him a secure place in the affections of Washburnites everywhere. He was truly one of the "grand old men" of Washburn.
Funeral services will be at 3:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Central Congregational church. Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Penwell funeral home until noon Tuesday.
It tells Duncan was married Aug. 3, 1899, to Ella Campbell Scott, of Burlington, Kansas. They had 5 children: Don Scott (deceased), Lendrum, John Douglas, Robert (deceased) and Jean McEachron.
Sent by Find A Grave contributor JH
**********************
Microfilmed cemetery records at the Kansas State Historical Society Archives:
Duncan L. McEachron
lot owner: D.L. McEachron
Lot 380, Section IX, Grave 6
died: 5/15/1937
buried: 5/18/37
age: 73-6-24
born: New York
late residence: Topeka
funeral director: Penwell
interment authorized by L.S. McEachron, 1615 Boswell
Topeka State Journal, Monday, May 17, 1937, page 14:
M'Eachron Dies
End to Vice President and Treasurer at Washburn
Service Recognized by Award Two Honorary Degrees
Dr. Duncan L. McEachron, 74, vice president and treasurer of Washburn college, died late Saturday afternoon in a local hospital. Dr. McEachron had been seriously ill more than three weeks at his home and was taken to the hospital about a week ago suffering from a kidney ailment.
Dr. McEachron was born in South Argyle, N.Y., on October 20, 1963, the son of John A. and Jeannette (Lendrum) McEachron. The family later moved to Ohio, and from there Dr. McEachron came to Kansas. He received his A.B. degree from Washburn in 1894, after which he taught for two years in Franklin academy at Franklin, Neb. In 1896 he went to the University of Chicago for graduate work. He then returned to Washburn as principal of the academy, which was, during the early history of Washburn, considerably larger and more important than the college department.
Appointed Dean in 1902
On August 3, 1899, he was married to Miss Ella Campbell Scott, of Burlington, Kan. Their three children, Lendrum, Douglas, and Jean, all attended Washburn. In 1902, Dr. McEachron became dean of college faculty and professor of the English language. On July 1, 1913, he assumed the vice presidency of the college, an office which he held until the time of his death. He was acting president during the year 1914-1915, the interim between the terms of president Dr. Frank K. Sanders and Dr. Parley P. Womer.
His distinguished service to the college was recognized by the award of two honorary degrees. in 1906 Monmouth college, Monmouth, Ill., conferred a Litt. D. degree upon him, and ten years later Washburn gave him the same honorary degree.
Dr. McEachron was always interested enthusiastically in the organizations that work for the advancement of Washburn in any way. He was a member of Sagamore, senior men's honorary society; of Wynn rune of the American College Quill club; of Tau Delta Pi, scholastic honorary society. For many years he was virtually the back-bone of the Alumni association of the college. His sound counsel meant much to every one of these organizations.
Loved by Washburn Students
These bare facts show something of Dr. McEachron's long, close connection with the affairs of Washburn, but they do not even suggest the place he occupied in the affections of the whole Washburn "family." Dean McEachron, as he was usually called long after he had in fact ceased to be dean -- generations of Icabods affectionately referred to him as "Unky Dunc" -- represented to many of those connected with the college the best things in the Washburn tradition.
The sincere esteem many graduates and former students felt for Dr. and Mrs. McEachron was given some tangible expression in 1930 when news leaked out that the McEachrons wanted very much to join a European pilgrimage arranged by one of the organizations of the Congregational church. A fund was quietly raised which helped to make possible this trip for the McEachrons, a trip which took them to England, Scotland, France, Belgium and Italy. It was characteristic of both "the dean" and his wife that great as was their enjoyment of this trip, they were even more grateful for the thoughtfulness of the anonymous donors to the fund.
Two years ago Helen Hodge painted an excellent portrait of Dr. McEachron. It immediately occurred to a group of Washburn graduates that this portrait ought to be the property of the college, and they quickly raised funds for the purchase of the portrait, which now hangs in the Carnegie library at Washburn.
Delightful Sense of Humor
It is probably true of some of those who came in contact with the doctor that they did not penetrate his apparent reserve and so did not appreciate the essential humanity of the man. Those who knew him better, however, knew that one would have to go a long way to find a more wholly delightful sense of humor than that which sparkled and flashed in "Unky Dunc's" conversation.
Perhaps the salient characteristic of Dr. McEachron was his sound common sense. As one faculty member who was long associated with him expressed it, "He always had his feet one the ground." He had an invincible sense of reality which kept him unshaken in the face of emotional appeals, propaganda, and all other forms of encouragement to loose thinking. It would be difficult to over-estimate the benefits Washburn received from Dr. McEachron's soundness of judgement coupled with his Scotch thrift.
Of late years his administrative duties forced a reduction in his teaching activities, but he continued to teach some courses in the department of English every semester, simply because of his love of the work. His literary taste was most discriminating and he illuminated Shakespeare and various types of English literature for many a student during his years of teaching. His book reviews before the Sunday Evening Reading club delighted many Topekans, and he was for years a valued member of the Fortnightly club.
"Grand Old Man" of Washburn
"Magnanimous" is an adjective that can properly be applied to few people, but it is the word which, more than any other, summed up Dr. McEachron's character. Truly large-spirited, there was in his make-up no room for anything petty or mean. It would be impossible for those who knew him to imagine his doing anything dishonorable according to the most exacting standards of honor. Openminded to an unusual degree, he was unshakeable when his convictions as to right and wrong were involved. His courage was undoubted.
Dr. McEachron's good qualities not only made him a good source of great strength to the college, but gave him a secure place in the affections of Washburnites everywhere. He was truly one of the "grand old men" of Washburn.
Funeral services will be at 3:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Central Congregational church. Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Penwell funeral home until noon Tuesday.
I've added page 168 of BUILDERS OF TOPEKA, 1934, Capper Print Co., Topeka.
It tells Duncan was married Aug. 3, 1899, to Ella Campbell Scott, of Burlington, Kansas. They had 5 children: Don Scott (deceased), Lendrum, John Douglas, Robert (deceased) and Jean McEachron.
Sent by Find A Grave contributor JH
**********************
Microfilmed cemetery records at the Kansas State Historical Society Archives:
Duncan L. McEachron
lot owner: D.L. McEachron
Lot 380, Section IX, Grave 6
died: 5/15/1937
buried: 5/18/37
age: 73-6-24
born: New York
late residence: Topeka
funeral director: Penwell
interment authorized by L.S. McEachron, 1615 Boswell
Topeka State Journal, Monday, May 17, 1937, page 14:
M'Eachron Dies
End to Vice President and Treasurer at Washburn
Service Recognized by Award Two Honorary Degrees
Dr. Duncan L. McEachron, 74, vice president and treasurer of Washburn college, died late Saturday afternoon in a local hospital. Dr. McEachron had been seriously ill more than three weeks at his home and was taken to the hospital about a week ago suffering from a kidney ailment.
Dr. McEachron was born in South Argyle, N.Y., on October 20, 1963, the son of John A. and Jeannette (Lendrum) McEachron. The family later moved to Ohio, and from there Dr. McEachron came to Kansas. He received his A.B. degree from Washburn in 1894, after which he taught for two years in Franklin academy at Franklin, Neb. In 1896 he went to the University of Chicago for graduate work. He then returned to Washburn as principal of the academy, which was, during the early history of Washburn, considerably larger and more important than the college department.
Appointed Dean in 1902
On August 3, 1899, he was married to Miss Ella Campbell Scott, of Burlington, Kan. Their three children, Lendrum, Douglas, and Jean, all attended Washburn. In 1902, Dr. McEachron became dean of college faculty and professor of the English language. On July 1, 1913, he assumed the vice presidency of the college, an office which he held until the time of his death. He was acting president during the year 1914-1915, the interim between the terms of president Dr. Frank K. Sanders and Dr. Parley P. Womer.
His distinguished service to the college was recognized by the award of two honorary degrees. in 1906 Monmouth college, Monmouth, Ill., conferred a Litt. D. degree upon him, and ten years later Washburn gave him the same honorary degree.
Dr. McEachron was always interested enthusiastically in the organizations that work for the advancement of Washburn in any way. He was a member of Sagamore, senior men's honorary society; of Wynn rune of the American College Quill club; of Tau Delta Pi, scholastic honorary society. For many years he was virtually the back-bone of the Alumni association of the college. His sound counsel meant much to every one of these organizations.
Loved by Washburn Students
These bare facts show something of Dr. McEachron's long, close connection with the affairs of Washburn, but they do not even suggest the place he occupied in the affections of the whole Washburn "family." Dean McEachron, as he was usually called long after he had in fact ceased to be dean -- generations of Icabods affectionately referred to him as "Unky Dunc" -- represented to many of those connected with the college the best things in the Washburn tradition.
The sincere esteem many graduates and former students felt for Dr. and Mrs. McEachron was given some tangible expression in 1930 when news leaked out that the McEachrons wanted very much to join a European pilgrimage arranged by one of the organizations of the Congregational church. A fund was quietly raised which helped to make possible this trip for the McEachrons, a trip which took them to England, Scotland, France, Belgium and Italy. It was characteristic of both "the dean" and his wife that great as was their enjoyment of this trip, they were even more grateful for the thoughtfulness of the anonymous donors to the fund.
Two years ago Helen Hodge painted an excellent portrait of Dr. McEachron. It immediately occurred to a group of Washburn graduates that this portrait ought to be the property of the college, and they quickly raised funds for the purchase of the portrait, which now hangs in the Carnegie library at Washburn.
Delightful Sense of Humor
It is probably true of some of those who came in contact with the doctor that they did not penetrate his apparent reserve and so did not appreciate the essential humanity of the man. Those who knew him better, however, knew that one would have to go a long way to find a more wholly delightful sense of humor than that which sparkled and flashed in "Unky Dunc's" conversation.
Perhaps the salient characteristic of Dr. McEachron was his sound common sense. As one faculty member who was long associated with him expressed it, "He always had his feet one the ground." He had an invincible sense of reality which kept him unshaken in the face of emotional appeals, propaganda, and all other forms of encouragement to loose thinking. It would be difficult to over-estimate the benefits Washburn received from Dr. McEachron's soundness of judgement coupled with his Scotch thrift.
Of late years his administrative duties forced a reduction in his teaching activities, but he continued to teach some courses in the department of English every semester, simply because of his love of the work. His literary taste was most discriminating and he illuminated Shakespeare and various types of English literature for many a student during his years of teaching. His book reviews before the Sunday Evening Reading club delighted many Topekans, and he was for years a valued member of the Fortnightly club.
"Grand Old Man" of Washburn
"Magnanimous" is an adjective that can properly be applied to few people, but it is the word which, more than any other, summed up Dr. McEachron's character. Truly large-spirited, there was in his make-up no room for anything petty or mean. It would be impossible for those who knew him to imagine his doing anything dishonorable according to the most exacting standards of honor. Openminded to an unusual degree, he was unshakeable when his convictions as to right and wrong were involved. His courage was undoubted.
Dr. McEachron's good qualities not only made him a good source of great strength to the college, but gave him a secure place in the affections of Washburnites everywhere. He was truly one of the "grand old men" of Washburn.
Funeral services will be at 3:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Central Congregational church. Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Penwell funeral home until noon Tuesday.
It tells Duncan was married Aug. 3, 1899, to Ella Campbell Scott, of Burlington, Kansas. They had 5 children: Don Scott (deceased), Lendrum, John Douglas, Robert (deceased) and Jean McEachron.
Sent by Find A Grave contributor JH
**********************
Microfilmed cemetery records at the Kansas State Historical Society Archives:
Duncan L. McEachron
lot owner: D.L. McEachron
Lot 380, Section IX, Grave 6
died: 5/15/1937
buried: 5/18/37
age: 73-6-24
born: New York
late residence: Topeka
funeral director: Penwell
interment authorized by L.S. McEachron, 1615 Boswell
Topeka State Journal, Monday, May 17, 1937, page 14:
M'Eachron Dies
End to Vice President and Treasurer at Washburn
Service Recognized by Award Two Honorary Degrees
Dr. Duncan L. McEachron, 74, vice president and treasurer of Washburn college, died late Saturday afternoon in a local hospital. Dr. McEachron had been seriously ill more than three weeks at his home and was taken to the hospital about a week ago suffering from a kidney ailment.
Dr. McEachron was born in South Argyle, N.Y., on October 20, 1963, the son of John A. and Jeannette (Lendrum) McEachron. The family later moved to Ohio, and from there Dr. McEachron came to Kansas. He received his A.B. degree from Washburn in 1894, after which he taught for two years in Franklin academy at Franklin, Neb. In 1896 he went to the University of Chicago for graduate work. He then returned to Washburn as principal of the academy, which was, during the early history of Washburn, considerably larger and more important than the college department.
Appointed Dean in 1902
On August 3, 1899, he was married to Miss Ella Campbell Scott, of Burlington, Kan. Their three children, Lendrum, Douglas, and Jean, all attended Washburn. In 1902, Dr. McEachron became dean of college faculty and professor of the English language. On July 1, 1913, he assumed the vice presidency of the college, an office which he held until the time of his death. He was acting president during the year 1914-1915, the interim between the terms of president Dr. Frank K. Sanders and Dr. Parley P. Womer.
His distinguished service to the college was recognized by the award of two honorary degrees. in 1906 Monmouth college, Monmouth, Ill., conferred a Litt. D. degree upon him, and ten years later Washburn gave him the same honorary degree.
Dr. McEachron was always interested enthusiastically in the organizations that work for the advancement of Washburn in any way. He was a member of Sagamore, senior men's honorary society; of Wynn rune of the American College Quill club; of Tau Delta Pi, scholastic honorary society. For many years he was virtually the back-bone of the Alumni association of the college. His sound counsel meant much to every one of these organizations.
Loved by Washburn Students
These bare facts show something of Dr. McEachron's long, close connection with the affairs of Washburn, but they do not even suggest the place he occupied in the affections of the whole Washburn "family." Dean McEachron, as he was usually called long after he had in fact ceased to be dean -- generations of Icabods affectionately referred to him as "Unky Dunc" -- represented to many of those connected with the college the best things in the Washburn tradition.
The sincere esteem many graduates and former students felt for Dr. and Mrs. McEachron was given some tangible expression in 1930 when news leaked out that the McEachrons wanted very much to join a European pilgrimage arranged by one of the organizations of the Congregational church. A fund was quietly raised which helped to make possible this trip for the McEachrons, a trip which took them to England, Scotland, France, Belgium and Italy. It was characteristic of both "the dean" and his wife that great as was their enjoyment of this trip, they were even more grateful for the thoughtfulness of the anonymous donors to the fund.
Two years ago Helen Hodge painted an excellent portrait of Dr. McEachron. It immediately occurred to a group of Washburn graduates that this portrait ought to be the property of the college, and they quickly raised funds for the purchase of the portrait, which now hangs in the Carnegie library at Washburn.
Delightful Sense of Humor
It is probably true of some of those who came in contact with the doctor that they did not penetrate his apparent reserve and so did not appreciate the essential humanity of the man. Those who knew him better, however, knew that one would have to go a long way to find a more wholly delightful sense of humor than that which sparkled and flashed in "Unky Dunc's" conversation.
Perhaps the salient characteristic of Dr. McEachron was his sound common sense. As one faculty member who was long associated with him expressed it, "He always had his feet one the ground." He had an invincible sense of reality which kept him unshaken in the face of emotional appeals, propaganda, and all other forms of encouragement to loose thinking. It would be difficult to over-estimate the benefits Washburn received from Dr. McEachron's soundness of judgement coupled with his Scotch thrift.
Of late years his administrative duties forced a reduction in his teaching activities, but he continued to teach some courses in the department of English every semester, simply because of his love of the work. His literary taste was most discriminating and he illuminated Shakespeare and various types of English literature for many a student during his years of teaching. His book reviews before the Sunday Evening Reading club delighted many Topekans, and he was for years a valued member of the Fortnightly club.
"Grand Old Man" of Washburn
"Magnanimous" is an adjective that can properly be applied to few people, but it is the word which, more than any other, summed up Dr. McEachron's character. Truly large-spirited, there was in his make-up no room for anything petty or mean. It would be impossible for those who knew him to imagine his doing anything dishonorable according to the most exacting standards of honor. Openminded to an unusual degree, he was unshakeable when his convictions as to right and wrong were involved. His courage was undoubted.
Dr. McEachron's good qualities not only made him a good source of great strength to the college, but gave him a secure place in the affections of Washburnites everywhere. He was truly one of the "grand old men" of Washburn.
Funeral services will be at 3:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Central Congregational church. Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Penwell funeral home until noon Tuesday.
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