Melvin L. Bacon

Background

Melvin Bacon was born on December 9, 1950 in Denver, Colorado, United States, in the family of Joe M. and F. Miriam (Baughman) Bacon.

Education

In 1973 Melvin received Bachelor of Arts at Metropolitan State College Denver. In 1983 he earned Master of Arts at University of Northern Colorado.

Career

In 1975 - 1976 Melvin worked as a high school social studies teacher in Education Department of Western Australia in Perth, Tasmania, Australia. Since 1977 he is the teacher (of history, literature, geology, and creative writing) and social studies curriculum coordinator in Brighton School District, Brighton, Colorado, United States.

Achievements

• Melvin is famous for his book "Bent’s Fort: Crossroads of Culture on the Santa Fe Trail."

Works

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• book

  • Bent's Fort: Crossroads of Cultures on the Santa Fe Trail 1995

Religion

Melvin is an American Baptist.

Membership

• National Council for the Social Studies

• Colorado Council for the Social Studies

• chapter of Antique Automobile Club of America

  Ye Olde Car Club

• Kaiser-Frazer Owners Club International

• Colorado Ghost Town Club

Interests

• Antique/classic automobiles, western U.S. history (ghost towns), stamps, coins, photography

Connections

On October 12, 1974, Melvin married a teacher Deborah A. Booz, with whom he has two children, Sarah E. and Joseph M.

Father:

Joe M. Bacon

Mother:

F. Miriam (Baughman) Bacon

Spouse:

Deborah A. Booz

Daughter:

Sarah E. Bacon

Son:

Joseph M. Bacon