Lyon, William Phoebus.

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William Phoebus Lyon (1813-1884), was the founder and senior principal of the Irving Institute, a private boarding school for boys in Tarrytown, New York. On August 5, 1840, the honorary degree of A.M. was conferred upon him by Wesleyan University. In the summer of 1841, Lyon traveled to Middletown in order to observe the final examinations of the Wesleyan student body.

From the description of William P. Lyon collection, 1840 - 1841. (Wesleyan University). WorldCat record id: 234237772

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Middletown (Conn.)
Tarrytown (N.Y.)
New York (N.Y.)
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Examinations
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Active 1841

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