Lloyd, Alfred H. (Alfred Henry), 1864-1927

Professor of philosophy and dean of the graduate school of University of Michigan.

From the description of Alfred H. Lloyd papers, 1879-1926. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34420489

Alfred Henry Lloyd was born January 3, 1864 in Montclair, New Jersey. He received both his B.A. and A.M. degrees from Harvard, then went abroad to study philosophy at Göttingen University in Berlin and Heidelberg University before returning to Harvard for his Ph.D. which he received in 1893. Upon his return from Europe in 1891, Lloyd came to the University of Michigan as an instructor in philosophy. He would remain here his entire career, receiving steady promotions and eventually becoming full professor in 1906. In 1915, Lloyd also became dean of the University's graduate school. Following the death of president Marion L. Burton in 1924, Lloyd was named acting president of the University of Michigan, serving for eight months, February to September 1925.

As a philosopher, Lloyd was the author of several monographs, including Philosophy of History, The Will to Doubt, and Leadership and Progress . He died May 11, 1927.

From the guide to the Alfred H. Lloyd papers, 1879-1926, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan)

Alfred Henry Lloyd was born January 3, 1864 in Montclair, New Jersey. He received both his B.A. and A.M. degrees from Harvard, then went abroad to study philosophy at Göttingen University in Berlin and Heidelberg University before returning to Harvard for his Ph.D. which he received in 1893. Upon his return from Europe in 1891, Lloyd came to the University of Michigan as an instructor in philosophy. He would remain here his entire career, receiving steady promotions and eventually becoming full professor in 1906. In 1915, Lloyd also became dean of the University's graduate school. Following the death of president Marion L. Burton in 1924, Lloyd was named acting president of the University of Michigan, serving for eight months, February to September 1925.

As a philosopher, Lloyd was the author of several monographs, including Philosophy of History , The Will to Doubt , and Leadership and Progress . He died May 11, 1927.

From the guide to the Alfred Henry Lloyd pamphlets and reprints, 1889-1901 and undated, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan)