William Henry Tayloe collection

Record Group

Identifier: WLU-RG-62-0001

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains certificates of distinction given to William Henry Tayloe on June 23, 1870 and June 26, 1873 by the faculty at Washington and Lee University, then Washington College. He was awarded the certificates for completing studies in Greek, Latin, mathematics, modern history, German, Moral Philosophy, English Language and Literature, Chemistry, Geology, and Natural Philosophy.

Dates

Creation: 1870-1874

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source.

Biographical Note

William Henry Tayloe was born in Alabama on August 26, 1852. He graduated from Washington and Lee University with a B.A. in 1873 and a B.L. in 1875. He died on December 19, 1942 at the age of 90.