David E. Maas
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David E. Maas is an emeritus professor of history at Wheaton College
(Illinois). He was first appointed to Wheaton's faculty in 1970 and retired in 2010.
He focuses much of his attention on U.S. History
with special emphasis on the Revolutionary War
and the Civil War.
Wheaton College (Illinois)
Wheaton College is a private, evangelical Protestant liberal arts college in Wheaton, Illinois, a suburb west of Chicago in the United States...
(Illinois). He was first appointed to Wheaton's faculty in 1970 and retired in 2010.
Education
- Ph.D. History, University of Wisconsin–MadisonUniversity of Wisconsin–MadisonThe University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
, 1972 - M.A. History, California State University at Los AngelesCalifornia State University, Los AngelesCalifornia State University, Los Angeles is a public comprehensive university, part of the California State University system...
, 1964 - B.A. History, Wheaton CollegeWheaton College (Illinois)Wheaton College is a private, evangelical Protestant liberal arts college in Wheaton, Illinois, a suburb west of Chicago in the United States...
, 1962
Professional and Personal Interests
Dr. Maas tries to discover history by studying the "average" person of the past. His emphasis has led him to primary documents from history such as letters, speeches, sermons, and newspapers.He focuses much of his attention on U.S. History
History of the United States
The history of the United States traditionally starts with the Declaration of Independence in the year 1776, although its territory was inhabited by Native Americans since prehistoric times and then by European colonists who followed the voyages of Christopher Columbus starting in 1492. The...
with special emphasis on the Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
and the Civil War.
Personal Interests
His personal interests revolve around spending time with his wife Bobbie of nearly 50 years, 4 children (David, Pam, Beth, and Daniel) and 15 grandchildren.Courses Taught
- World Civilization
- Seminars to support World Civilization
- American Foreign Relations
- American Constitutional History
- American Survey Beginning to Civil War
- American Survey Civil War to Present
- Seminar on American Revolution
- Seminar on Civil War
Research
- Wheaton CollegeWheaton College (Illinois)Wheaton College is a private, evangelical Protestant liberal arts college in Wheaton, Illinois, a suburb west of Chicago in the United States...
students in the Civil War - Knox College students in the Civil War
- Early history of Wheaton CollegeWheaton College (Illinois)Wheaton College is a private, evangelical Protestant liberal arts college in Wheaton, Illinois, a suburb west of Chicago in the United States...
Papers Published and/or Presented
- Maas, David E., "Jonathan BlanchardJonathan Blanchard (Wheaton)Jonathan Blanchard was a pastor, educator, social reformer, abolitionist and the first president of Wheaton College, which was founded in 1860.-At Wheaton College:...
." In Biographical DictionaryBiographical dictionaryBiographical dictionaries – a type of encyclopedic dictionary limited to biographical information – have been written in many languages. Many attempt to cover the major personalities of a country...
of Evangelicals, edited by Timothy Larsen. Leicester, England: Intervarsity PressInter-Varsity PressInterVarsity Press is a publisher of evangelical Christian books. IVP is linked to InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and is headquartered in Westmont, Illinois.-History:...
, 2003. - David E. Maas, "DuPage in the Civil War," panel researched and designed for When You Heard Your Country Calling: Illinois in the Civil War, Temporary Exhibit Gallery, Cantigny First Division Museum, June 2002-November 2003.
- David E. Maas, Divided Hearts: Massachusetts Loyalists, 1765-1790: A Biographical Directory(Online database: NewEnglandAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical SocietyNew England Historic Genealogical SocietyThe New England Historic Genealogical Society is the oldest and largest genealogical society in the United States, founded in 1845. A charitable, nonprofit educational institution, NEHGS is located at 99-101 Newbury Street, in Boston, Massachusetts, in an eight-story archive and research center....
, 2002), (Orig. Pub. by The Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and The New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, MA. David E. Maas, Divided Hearts, Massachusetts Loyalists, 1765-1790 ( 1980). - Maas, David E., "Selected Works." in Reading for Life, edited by Jeffry Davis et al. Philadelphia: Xlibris Corporation, 2001.
- Maas, David E. Review of Soldiering with Sherman: The Civil War Letters of George F. CramGeorge F. CramGeorge F. Cram , served in the U.S. Army during the American Civil War. After the war ended, Cram joined his uncle's map business in 1867. Two years later, he formed the George F. Cram Co. which became a leading map firm and first American firm to publish a world atlas. It employed a relief...
, by Jennifer Cain Bohrnstedt. DuPage History 4 (2001): 5. - David E. Maas, Wheaton College and the Coming of the Civil War (Wheaton History Center, forthcoming).
- Maas, David E., "Sources for Civil War Research." The Review: A Quarterly Publication of the DuPage County Genealogical Society 27 (2000): 2.
- Maas, David E., "1850 Census of DuPage County," The Review: A Quarterly Publication of the DuPage County Genealogical Society 27 (2000): 1.
- Maas, David E., "George Washington: The Founding Father of the American PresidencyPresident of the United StatesThe President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
," In George WashingtonGeorge WashingtonGeorge Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided over the writing of...
In and As Culture: Bicentenary Explorations, edited by Kevin L. Cope. Brooklyn: AMS Press, 2000. - Maas, David E., Review of Jefferson's Declaration of Independence: Origins, Philosophy and Theology, by Allen Jayne. Journal of Church and State 41 (1999):148-149.
- Maas, David E. 8 biographies (Robert Auchmuty, Samuel Auchmuty, William BrowneWilliam BrowneWilliam Browne was an English poet, born at Tavistock, Devon and educated at Exeter College, Oxford; subsequently he entered the Inner Temple....
, John DraperJohn DraperJohn Thomas Draper , also known as Captain Crunch, Crunch or Crunchman , is an American computer programmer and former phone phreak. He is a legendary figure within the computer programming world.- Background :Draper is the son of a U.S...
, Richard Draper, Agnes Surriage Frankland, Charles Inglis, Joshua LoringJoshua LoringJoshua Loring was an 18th century colonial American naval officer in British service. During the French and Indian War, he served as a commodore in the Great Lakes region and was active during much of the Ontario and Quebec campaigns.-Biography:Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Loring was apprenticed...
in American National BiographyAmerican National BiographyThe American National Biography is a 24 volume biographical encyclopedia set containing approximately 17,400 entries and 20 million words, first published in 1999 by Oxford University Press under the auspices of the American Council of Learned Societies. A 400-entry supplement appeared in 2002...
. 24 volumes. editors John A. GarratyJohn A. GarratyJohn Arthur Garraty was an American historian and biographer. He specialized largely in American political and economic history....
and Mark C. Carnes (New York: Oxford University PressOxford University PressOxford University Press is the largest university press in the world. It is a department of the University of Oxford and is governed by a group of 15 academics appointed by the Vice-Chancellor known as the Delegates of the Press. They are headed by the Secretary to the Delegates, who serves as...
, 1999) - Maas, David E., Wheaton College Awakenings. Carol Stream, IL: Educational Publishing Concepts, 1996.