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:
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
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
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