David Saville Muzzey Explained

David Saville Muzzey
Birth Date:1870
Birth Place:Lexington, Massachusetts
Death Date:1965
Death Place:Yonkers, New York, U.S.
Alma Mater:Harvard University
Occupation:Historian
Parents:David W. Muzzey
Anne W. Saville

David Saville Muzzey (1870–1965) was an American historian.[1] [2] His history textbooks were used by millions of American children.[3] Along with Harold Rugg, he was accused of being a "bolshevik" by the Better America Federation.[4] He also served as senior leader at the New York Society for Ethical Culture.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Online Books by David Saville Muzzey. The Online Books Page. May 15, 2016.
  2. Web site: Muzzey, David Saville. American National Biography Online. 2000 . 10.1093/anb/9780198606697.article.1400433 . May 15, 2016 . Quigley . David .
  3. News: Dr. Muzzey Dead. May 15, 2016. Redlands Daily Facts. April 17, 1965. 6. Newspapers.com. registration .
  4. Layton. Edwin. The Better America Federation: A Case Study of Superpatriotism. Pacific Historical Review. May 1961. 30. 2. 137–147. 10.2307/3636698. 3636698.
  5. Ericson, Edward L. The Humanist Way: An Introduction to Ethical Humanist Religion. The Continuum Publishing Company, 1988, p. 75.