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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 1 Collection or Record:

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...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1848 - 1902

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