Nelson, Alexander Lockhart, 1827-1910
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1827-1910
A.B., W&L, 1849. Assistant instructor of mathematics, W&L, 1848-49; Cincinnati professor of mathematics (and military science), W&L, 1854; professor emeritus, W&L, 1906-10. Dean School of Arts (academic college), W&L, 1903; dean emeritus, W&L, 1906-07. See Who's Who, 1901-02.
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Alexander Lockhart Nelson Papers
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0303
Scope and Contents
The Alexander Lockhart Nelson Papers consist of materials related to Nelson’s life as mathematician at Washington and Lee University; Nelson, Guy, Matthews, Archer, and Rennick family genealogy; an address by Nelson on his teaching experience during Robert E. Lee's presidency of Washington College; some family and miscellaneous correspondences; and photographs. Included and, perhaps, the primary aspect of the collection is Nelson’s notebook used during his time as both student and professor of...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1848 - 1902
Henry Courtenay Selden Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0174
Scope and Contents
Letters written at Washington College by Selden to his sister, Mary Byrd ('Mollie') Selden describing college life. One letter refers to the death of Gen. Stonewall Jackson and the ceremonies attendant to his burial. Others include a letter from Alexander L. Nelson, Professor of Mathematics at the College, commending Selden; a letter after Selden left Washington College and joined the 3rd Virginia Cavalry.
Dates:
Inclusive 1861-1863; Majority of material found within Bulk 1863
Letter from Trustees of Lexington Cemetery to Mrs. T. J. Jackson, 1880-09-11
File — Box: 1, Folder: 5, Box: data_value_missing_861bfea7bbf9d8afe93e1c4f32416835
Scope and Contents
This file consists of a letter to Mrs. T. J. Jackson from the Lexington Cemetery Trustees offering 'a suitable place for the erection of a monument to your lamented husband ... the circle situated in the center of the cemetary.
Dates:
1880-09-11
Photograph of Professor A. L. Nelson
File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Includes 82 items collected by Charles Manson Crutchfield, including 38 photographs some of which are of Confederate generals and were taken by Michael Miley, postcards and printed materials, most of which concern Washington and Lee University and the surrounding city of Lexington, Virginia during the 1880's
Dates:
Inclusive 1882-1914; Majority of material found within Bulk 1880-1889
Sargent, Wilson & Hinkle to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-31
Item — Box: 7A, Folder: 50
Scope and Contents
This letter to Robert E. Lee is from the book publisher Sargent, Wilson and Hinkle. This letter asks Lee for his approval of McGuffey Eclectic Readers books on the American Civil War.
Dates:
1866-03-31
William Jackson Humphreys Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0095
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a letter from William Jackson Humphreys written to Dr. Leslie L. Campbell. In the letter Humphreys gives an account of his time at Washington and Lee Univeristy. He mentions studies, dating, and nicknames of friends and professors.
Dates:
1941-03-17
Washington and Lee Special Collections and Archives
204 West Washington Street
Leyburn Library
Lexington, VA 24450
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