Thomas McCulloch

Dr. Thomas McCulloch (1776 – September 9, 1843) was a Scottish-born, Presbyterian minister, author, educator, and education reformer. He was the founder and principal of Pictou Academy (pronounced pick-toe) and the first principal of Dalhousie College (now Dalhousie University) from 1838-1843.^[1] He is the author of The Stepsure Letters (1821-1823), considered to be the first major work of English Canada humour.

^ Buggey, Susan; Davies, Gwendolyn (1988). "Thomas McCulloch". In Halpenny, Francess G (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Vol. VII (1836–1850) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[cdob-1] Buggey, Susan; Davies, Gwendolyn (1988). "Thomas McCulloch". In Halpenny, Francess G (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Vol. VII (1836–1850) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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