Background
Fergus, Patricia Marguerita was born on October 26, 1918 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Golden Maughan and Mary Adella (Smith) Fergus.
editor writer English language educator emeritus
Fergus, Patricia Marguerita was born on October 26, 1918 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Golden Maughan and Mary Adella (Smith) Fergus.
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1939; Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1941; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1960.
Various personnel and editing positions United States Government, 1943-1959. Member faculty University Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1964-1979, assistant professor English, 1972-1979, coordinator writing program conference on writing, 1975, director writing centre, 1975-1977. Professor English and writing, director writing center, associate dean College Mount St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Maryland, 1979-1981.
Director writing seminars Mack Truck, Inc., Hagerstown, 1979-1981. Writer, from 1964
Editor, from 1997. Vocal soloist, from 1997.
Editorial assistant to president Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, 1984—1985. Coordinator creative writing, writer program notes for Coffee Concerts The Kenwood, 1992—1994. Director Kenwood Scribes Presentation, 1994.
Speaker, consultant in field. Director 510 Groveland Associates. Business manager Eitel Hospital Gift Shop.
Freelance manuscript editor, 1997—1999. Writer, reviewer Whittier Publications, Long Beach, New York, 1997. Instructor Elderlearning Institute, 1999—2000, University College, University Minnesota, 1999—2000.
Poetry and prose reading, retirement communities, 2002—2006. President, resident council Walker Tree Tops, Minneapolis, 2003—2004, special events director, master of ceremonies, director, speaker, 2003—2006.
Member special vocal octet St. Olaf Church Choir, 1977-1979, 81-92, St. Olaf Parish Advisory Board, 1982-1984, Windmore Foundation for the Arts., 1996. Member of Midwest Federation Chaparral Poets (poetry judge, 1st prize 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2d prize 2006), Minneapolis Poetry Society (president 2000-2002, numerous poetry prizes including 1st prize 1999, 2d prize 2003, 1st prize 2006, 2007), World Literature Academy, National League American Pen Women (Minnesota branch and state past president, 1st place Haiku national poetry contest 1992), Minnesota Council Teachers English (chairman career and job opportunities communications, special committee teacher licensure, secretary legislation committee), National Council Teachers English (regional judge 1974, 1976-1977, state coordinator 1977-1979), Minneapolis Woman's Club (critic writers group).