Edwin M. Fairchild
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Edwin Milton Fairchild was a Unitarian
minister
and lecturer
.
Fairchild was a descendant of Thomas Fairchild, an early settler in New England
. He was a son of George Fairchild
.
Fairchild was a founder of the Character Education Institute.
In 1897, Fairchild married Mary Salome Cutler
, a pioneer in the modern library movement.
Unitarianism
Unitarianism is a Christian theological movement, named for its understanding of God as one person, in direct contrast to Trinitarianism which defines God as three persons coexisting consubstantially as one in being....
minister
Minister of religion
In Christian churches, a minister is someone who is authorized by a church or religious organization to perform functions such as teaching of beliefs; leading services such as weddings, baptisms or funerals; or otherwise providing spiritual guidance to the community...
and lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer is an academic rank. In the United Kingdom, lecturer is a position at a university or similar institution, often held by academics in their early career stages, who lead research groups and supervise research students, as well as teach...
.
Fairchild was a descendant of Thomas Fairchild, an early settler in New England
New England
New England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States consisting of the six states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut...
. He was a son of George Fairchild
George Fairchild
George Thompson Fairchild was an American educator and university president.Fairchild was the son of Grandison Fairchild...
.
Fairchild was a founder of the Character Education Institute.
In 1897, Fairchild married Mary Salome Cutler
Mary Cutler Fairchild
Mary Salome Cutler Fairchild was a pioneering American librarian and library educator.Mary Cutler was born in Dalton, Massachusetts. She attended Mount Holyoke College and graduated in 1875. She later taught at the college from 1876 to 1878. In 1884, she was hired by Melvil Dewey, the librarian...
, a pioneer in the modern library movement.