He studied at Millsaps College , University of Chicago , Columbia University , and Indiana University , where he received a master 's degree , followed by a Ph. D. in 1965 .
Whitam was born in Natchez , Mississippi .
Whitam studied at Millsaps College , University of Chicago , Columbia University , and Indiana University , where Whitam received a master 's degree , followed by a Ph. D. in 1965 .
Whitam was born in Natchez , Mississippi .