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Ag-Kaa-Noo-Ma-Gaa-Qua

Born: 08/31/1904  Breckenridge
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
Other writings:
- Weekly outdoor column in Muskegon Chronicle 		Non Fiction Adult 1931-1961
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'.

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Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author
Poet

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Accounting 		Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 1992

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Librarian Muskegon High School Muskegon 1952-1969
Biology teacher Muskegon Community Schools Muskegon 1932-1952
Camp naturalist(14 years)
- Approximately fourteen years during the 1930s and war years. 		DeGraf's Trout Lake Resort Trout Lake 1930
Biology teacher
- instrumental in establishing field biology courses and outdoor ornithological labs 		Bay View University Petoskey 1927-1941
Biology teacher Albion College Albion 1925-1927
- Field Naturalist-Freelance Writer-Lecturer on nature, gardening, Native Americans, language subjects
Freelance writer, retired
- Additionally, Elliot achieved prominence as a long-standing journalist with the Muskegon Chronicle. 		Breckenridge
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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