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Description
The first child born in Benton County, Tenn., in 1916, Dr. Maiden was unique throughout his life. He preferred reading to farming, and reading led him to the Bible, to baptism and Christian living, despite family opposition. He majored in English throughout his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, but also studied widely in history, and it was that discipline which captivated him. He taught at Lipscomb from 1956-1981, giving excitement, life and interest to the stories and people of history while demonstrating the beauty of Christ before his students. Beaman Library’s Maiden Reading Room is named in memory of Dr. Maiden and his wife, Leota, a Ph.D. in English.
Induction Year
2004
Institutional Role
Faculty
Keywords
Lipscomb Legends, Lewis Maiden, 2004, Lipscomb University