Meek, T.J.

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(1881-1966)
Oriental Studies, University College (Mesopotamian literature/Old Testament)
BA (1903), PhD (1915) UofT

In 1923 Meek joined the Department of Near Eastern Studies to take the place of J.A. Craig. In 1930 however, he resigned because he was offered the position of Annual Professor at the American School of Oriental Research in Baghdad.

Winett, Frederick Victor, McCullough, Stewart W. A Brief History of the Department of Near Eastern Studies.

http://utarms.library.utoronto.ca/researchers/fond-listings/theophile-james-meek

Honours

T.J. Meek Prize

http://www.utoronto.ca/nmc/undergrad_awards.htm