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Who was John Macy?
A highly regarded literary critic in his day, John Albert Macy (1877-1932) is best remembered today for his instrumental role in the editing and publication of Helen Keller’s The Story of My Life (1903). Macy married Keller’s teacher, Anne Sullivan, in 1905, though the two were separated in 1914.
When did John Macy die?
December 22, 1986
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What happened to Annie Sullivan’s husband?
Jimmie had a weak hip condition and then died from tuberculosis four months into their stay. Anne remained at Tewksbury after his death and endured two unsuccessful eye operations.
Who is John W Macy?
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. John Williams Macy Jr. (April 6, 1917 – December 22, 1986) was a United States Government administrator and civil servant. Born in Chicago, he received a B.A. from Wesleyan University in 1938.
Why did William Macy leave his wife?
By 1914 Macy had left the household permanently to live on his own. The couple had no children. Macy had developed a drinking problem as he coped with the stress of his marriage, and his reliance on alcohol to relieve personal anguish persisted for the remainder of his life.
Where can I find a grave of John Albert Macy?
Find a Grave, database and images ( https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9006307/john-albert-macy : accessed ), memorial page for John Albert Macy (10 Apr 1877–26 Aug 1932), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9006307, citing Mount Hebron Cemetery, Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, USA ; Maintained by Find A Grave .
What did William Macy do in the 1950s?
From 1947 to 1951, Macy was the organization and personnel director for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission in Los Alamos, New Mexico. From 1951 to 1953, Macy was the special assistant to the Under Secretary of the Army. In 1953, he was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower as President of the United States Civil Service Commission (CSC).