Peter Matthew Merwin

Background

Merwin, Peter Matthew was born on June 20, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter John and Agatha Agnes (Daugirdas) Merwin.

Education

Bachelor in English, Philosophy, De Paul U., 1967; Master of Arts, De Paul U., 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, De Paul U., 1992.

Career

Teacher of English, Chicago Board Education, 1971-1997. Travel researcher and writer Merwin Library., Orland Hills, Illinois. Instructor in philosophy De Paul University, Chicago, 1978-1981.

Researcher Newberry Library., Chicago, 1982-1997. Instr.The Sacred Pipe of the Lakotas, Field Museum National History, Chicago, 1984.

Achievements

• Peter Matthew Merwin has been listed as a notable Teacher, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Presenter of exhibit on Lakota Symbols and Culture, Orland Park (Illinois) Public Library., 1993. Interviewee Chicago Tribune, Southtown Daily on Subject, 1993. Member Westerners International (editor Brand book, 1994-1997, investigative reporter 1997), Timber Wolf Alliance, Lithuanian Golf Association, American Philosophical Association, Society for Phenomological and Existential Philosophy, Insternat.

Association Philosophy and Literature.

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, hiking, woodworking, environmental action, bicycling.

Connections

Father:

Walter John Merwin

Mother:

Agatha Agnes (Daugirdas) Merwin