Ag-Kaa-Noo-Ma-Gaa-Qua
Born:
08/31/1904
Breckenridge
,
MI
Died: 04/03/1999
Parents: Wilkie M. and Rhoda M. Drake
Spouse: Paul
Died: 04/03/1999
Parents: Wilkie M. and Rhoda M. Drake
Spouse: Paul
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Number of Things | Non Fiction | Adult | Natural History Association | 1988 | |
| A Number of Things | Michigan , Poetry | Adult | Muskegon, Mich. : Dana Printing Corp. | 1984 | |
| Holy Hills | Non Fiction | Workman | 1982 | ||
|
Poppy Petals - Poems of Southern California |
Poetry | Adult | Muskegon, MI: Earle Press | 1977 | |
| ABC of Indian Herbs | Non Fiction | Adult | 1974 | ||
|
Phoenix Feathers - With her husband Paul Elliott |
Poetry | Children | Muskegon, MI: Earle Press | 1974 | |
| Little Things | Poetry | Children | Muskegon, MI: Earle Press | 1970 | |
| Happy Thoughts (Haiku and Senryu) | Poetry | Muskegon, MI: Earle Press | 1969 | ||
| Round and Round-A Year | Poetry | Children | Muskegon, MI: Earle Press | 1967 | |
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Other writings: - Weekly outdoor column in Muskegon Chronicle |
Non Fiction | Adult | 1931 -1961 | ||
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Additional works: - Over 400 poems, articles for newspapers and magazines |
Poetry | Adult | |||
|
Christmas Again - With her husband Paul Elliott |
Poetry |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
To present an appreciation of the out of doors, in the world around us.
2nd ed. says, "I never get lonesome, I have a vast amount of memories and they crowd in around me. You can't help looking back. I've learned that material things are not important, but my friends and faith are. I'd rather be out with the rabbits and 'possums'. My philosophy of nature inclues everything with humanity. That is why all my hobbies fit into one another. Many poets feel the more obscure the better, but I see no point in writing if the reader does not know about what you are writing."
Margaret Elliott has also taught classes and conducted workshops in herbs, their culture and uses; reading for fun; creative writing; and the world of Haiku. She was a student and champion of American Indians long before their plight aroused widespread interest. In honor of her interest she was adopted as a member of the Ottawa Indian Tribe, and given the name "Ag-Kaa-Noo-Ma-Gaa-Qua," which means 'Friendly Teaching Lady'.
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Poet
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
|
Honoree in Michigan Women's Historical Center & Hall of Fame - Locate record at http://hall.michiganwomen.org/ |
1999 |
| Margaret Drake Elliott Park named in her honor, Muskegon, MI | 1992 |
| Award, Michigan Audubon Society | 1979 |
| Order of the Rose Award, Alpha Xi Delta | 1971 |
| Muskegon County Career Woman of the Year | 1963 |
| Distinguished Alumni Award, Albion College |
Inclusion in biographical or critical works:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
|
Michigan Authors, 2nd ed., 3rd. ed
- Included in following editions: 1980, 1993 |
1980 -1993 |
| Michigan Poets | 1964 |
Memberships:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Adopted into the Ottawa Indian Tribe | 1961 |
| Muskegon Poetry Appreciation Group | |
| National League of American Pen Women | |
| Past President of Poetry Society of Michigan |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (M.S.) | University of Michigan | Ann Arbor , MI | 1924 -1925 |
| Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) | Albion College | Albion , MI | 1920 -1924 |
| - Additional graduate studies | Michigan State University | Lansing , MI | |
| - Additional graduate studies | San Jose State | San Jose , CA | |
| - Additional graduate studies | University of Oregon |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Librarian | Muskegon High School | Muskegon , MI | 1952 -1969 |
| Biology teacher | Muskegon Community Schools | Muskegon , MI | 1932 -1952 |
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Camp naturalist(14 years)
- Approximately fourteen years during the 1930s and war years. |
DeGraf's Trout Lake Resort | Trout Lake , MI | 1930 |
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Biology teacher
- instrumental in establishing field biology courses and outdoor ornithological labs |
Bay View University | Petoskey , MI | 1927 -1941 |
| Biology teacher | Albion College | Albion , MI | 1925 -1927 |
| - Field Naturalist-Freelance Writer-Lecturer on nature, gardening, Native Americans, language subjects | |||
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Freelance writer, retired
- Additionally, Elliot achieved prominence as a long-standing journalist with the Muskegon Chronicle. |
Breckenridge , MI | ||
| Board member and First Vice President for several years | Michigan Audubon Society | ||
| Central region chairman | National Council of Federated State Garden Clubs | ||
| Biology teacher | Ravenna Public Schools | ||
| Biology teacher | Reeths-Puffer Community Schools |
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