Walter Russell Bowie certificates and diplomas
Scope and Contents
This collection contains certificates and diplomas received by Walter Russell Bowie, primarily from Washington and Lee University. The certificates of distinction range in date from 1873-1876 and were for demonstrating proficiency in the following subjects: Latin, mathematics, French, Greek, rhetoric, natural philosophy, moral philosophy, German, chemistry, modern history, and literature. The diplomas in the collection are his B.A., M.A., and B.L. dating in range from 1875-1877. The Masters and Law diplomas include the original ribbon. All three include a seal. Also included is a certificate issued by the Alumni Association to Bowie in 1877. On the reverse is a handwritten certificate authorizing Bowie to practice law in the Suprioer and Inferior Courts of Virginia dated August 27, 1877. There are original signatures associated with it of William McLaughlin and Francis T. Anderson. In the lower left corner is presumably the date of January 1, 1880. Accompanying that is a handwritten document the certificate may refer to which is certifies that Bowie lived in Rockbridge County for the preceding 12 months. Lastly, the collection includes a certificate issued by the Circuit Court of the United States dated December 20, 1880 that states Bowie was admitted and qualified as an attorney.
Dates
- Creation: 1873-1877, 1880
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
Walter Russell Bowie was born on August 27, 1854 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He graduated from Washington and Lee University with a B.A. in 1875, an M.A. in 1876, and a Bachelor of Law in 1877. He died at the age of 40 in Richmond, Virginia on November 14, 1894.
Extent
2.15 Linear Feet (2 oversize folders)
Language of Materials
English
Latin
Subject
- Washington and Lee University (Organization)
- Bowie, Walter Russell (Person)
- Washington and Lee University. Alumni Association (Organization)
- Washington and Lee University--Alumni and alumnae (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Walter Russell Bowie certificates and diplomas
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- September 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository