William Henry Tayloe collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tom Camden
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], William Henry Tayloe Collection (RG 62.0001), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

Summary

Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet 2 oversize folder, 1 document case folder
Language:
English , Latin .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], William Henry Tayloe Collection (RG 62.0001), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard