Duncan A. MacRae (Class of 1913)
- Image
- View Full Item
- Created Date
- 1916-1918
- Description
He graduated in 1913 from the International YMCA College, now known as Springfield College. MacRae was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Prior to attending college, MacRae volunteered at the YMCA from 1903 to 1909. From 1911 to 1912, he directed the Winchester Association Boys’ Club in Springfield. After completing his undergraduate degree, he stayed at Springfield College for graduate school. However, in January 1916 he traveled to France and served as a Major in the Canadian Army, Infantry Division, 51st Battalion. In October 1917, MacRae became a flying officer with the Royal Air Force. He returned to Springfield, where he completed his education in 1919. After the war, he served as physical director at a high school in Montreal. MacRae died in January 1962.
Text on border reads, "European War D. A. McRae 1913."
This lantern slide shows a portrait of Major Duncan A. MacRae wearing his military uniform.
- Partner
- Digital Commonwealth
- Contributing Institution
- Springfield College Archives and Special Collections
- Collection
- College Archives Digital Collections
- Publisher
- Springfield College
- Subjects
- International Young Men's Christian Association College
Springfield College
Springfield College--Alumni and alumnae
World War, 1914-1918
MacRae, Duncan A
Lantern slides
Portraits
Soldiers
Uniforms - Type
- image
- Format
- Photographs
- Rights
- Contact host institution for more information.
Text and images are owned, held, or licensed by Springfield College and are available for personal, non-commercial, and educational use, provided that ownership is properly cited. A credit line is required and should read: Courtesy of Springfield College, Babson Library, Archives and Special Collections. Any commercial use without written permission from Springfield College is strictly prohibited. Other individuals or entities other than, and in addition to, Springfield College may also own copyrights and other propriety rights. The publishing, exhibiting, or broadcasting party assumes all responsibility for clearing reproduction rights and for any infringement of United States copyright law.
- Chicago citation style
- Duncan A. MacRae (Class of 1913). 1916-1918. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15370coll2/id/3700. (Accessed April 19, 2024.)
- APA citation style
- (1916-1918) Duncan A. MacRae (Class of 1913). Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15370coll2/id/3700
- MLA citation style
- Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America <http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15370coll2/id/3700>.