Taylor, Lily Ross, 1886-

Graduating from the University of Wisconsin in 1906, Lily Ross Taylor came to Bryn Mawr as first a Graduate Scholar, then Fellow, in Latin. From 1908-1912 LRT was Reader in Latin and Demonstrator in Archaeology. She went to Vassar College as Instructor in Latin, then Assistant, Associate, and finally full Professor of Latin in 1925. She was a fellow of the American Academy in 1917-1918 and 1919-192 0. LRT returned to Bryn Mawr as Professor of Latin in 1927 and continued on the faculty until 1952. She was acting Professor in charge of the American Academy in Rome from 1934-1935, and Dean of the Bryn Mawr College Graduate School from 1942-1952. Upon retirement in 1952 she served as Professor in charge of the American Academy in Rome until 1955.

During WWI LRT served with the Red Cross, while during WWII she worked with the the Office of Strategic Services. An authority of Romans religion and politics, she was the author of numerous books, articles, and lectures. Memberships and fellowships included Guggenheim Fellow (3 times), American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Philosophical Society, American Philologica Association, and the Archaeological Intitute of America. She was the winner of the Achievement Award of AAUW and the Gold Medal for "cultori di Roma" of the Institute of Roman Studies.

From the guide to the Lily Ross Taylor papers, 1886-1969, (Bryn Mawr College)