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Nelson, Alexander Lockhart, 1827-1910

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1827 - 1910

Biography

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 2 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

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
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters to and about Robert E. Lee / Letters to and about Robert E. Lee / Correspondences

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  • Subject: American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865) X

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College students -- Social life and customs 1
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McGuffey's first-sixth eclectic reader (McGuffey, William Holmes) 1
Military service, Voluntary 1
 

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