Brief biographical sketches of the professors for whom the dormitories at the University of Virginia were named, 1978 April.

Lambeth, W. A. (William Alexander), 1867-

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Dunnington, F. P. (Francis Perry), 1851-1944

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University of Virginia Professor of Chemistry. From the description of Letters of F.P. Dunnington, 1864, 1870 and 1895. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 50945000 From the description of Autograph album of F.P. Dunnington, 1871-1872, 1875. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 57359372 Professor of chemistry, University of Virginia, 1872-1919, From the description of Papers of Francis Perry Dunnington [manuscript], 1867-1928. (Univers...

Fitzhugh, Thomas, 1862-1957

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Humphreys, Milton W. (Milton Wylie), 1844-

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Humphreys was a Civil War soldier and faculty at Washington and Lee University and the University of Virginia. From the description of Letters : to Mrs. Winifred Brent Russell, 1915-1919. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 122465527 Milton Wylie Humphreys earned his MA in 1869, from Washington College and a LLD in 1914, from Washington and Lee University, where he was a classics professor from 1866-1875. In his later years he was a professor at Vanderbilt Universi...

Hancock, Charles, 1869-1926.

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Metcalf, John Calvin, 1865-1949

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University of Virginia professor of English. From the description of Papers of John C. Metcalf [manuscript], 1904-1950. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647823087 ...

Webb, Robert Henning, 1882-1952.

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Professor Greek at the University of Virginia, 1912-1950. From the description of Drafts of Robert Henning Webb's translations of the comedies of Aristophanes [manuscript], n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647972920 Professor of Greek at the University of Virginia from 1912-1950 when he retired. From the description of Grade books and U. Va. files of Robert Henning Webb [manuscript], 1910-1950. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 64797...

Harrison, Gessner, 1807-1862

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University of Virginia professor of ancient languages. From the description of Papers of Gessner Harrison [manuscript], 1827-1862. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647887791 Professor of ancient languages at the University of Virginia. From the description of Letter to a publishing firm [manuscript], 1855 May 3. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647838967 From the description of Letter to a publishing firm, 1855 May 3. (Universit...

Dunglison, Robley, 1798-1869

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Robert "King" Carter (1663-1732) was a colonial official and great landholder (300,000 acres). His sons were Robert Carter (1704-1731) and Landon Carter (1710-1778) of "Sabine Hall." Grandsons of Robert Carter included Robert "Councillor" Carter (1728-1804) of "Nomini" and Robert Wormeley Carter (1734-1797). From the guide to the Carter Family Papers, 1667-1862., (Special Collections, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary) Professor and dean of the Jefferson M...

Gwathmey, Roberta Hollingsworth.

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Long, George, 1800-1879

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Chair of Department of Ancient Languages, University of Virginia. From the description of Letters of George Long [manuscript], 1862-1868. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647847635 English scholar, editor, lecturer, and professor at the University of Virginia, 1824-1831; from Foulton, Lancashire, England. From the description of Papers, 1831-1879. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19902988 ...

Peters, William E. (William Elisha), 1829-1906

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Peters was a student and then a professor (1866-1902) of Latin at the University of Virginia. From the description of Latin Case Relations, 1885. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 38744846 ...

Tuttle, Albert H. (Albert Henry), 1844-

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Balz, Albert G. A.

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Born Charlottesville, Jan. 3, 1887, died Charlottesville, Oct. 1, 1957. Philosopher, earned Bachelors and Masters degrees at University of Virginia where he taught philosophy and served as chairman of the Department of Philosophy. From the description of Modern faith and the utopian fallacy, n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 58534277 Professor of philosophy, University of Virginia (1913-57). From the description of Correspondence with John Dewey ...

Kent, Charles W., 1860-1917

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Professor of English literature. From the description of Additional papers of Charles W. Kent, Professor of English literature, University of Virginia [manuscript]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647957615 Professor of English literature, University of Virginia, From the description of Manuscript notes on the poems of John Milton by Charles W. Kent, professor of English literature, University of Virginia [manuscript] 1900-1901. (University of Virgi...

Munford, Mary Cooke Branch, 1865-1938

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Munford was director of the Department of Public Welfare in Stamford, Conn., 1935-1940, and then director of Recreation and Personal Service Units with the American Red Cross in Ft. McClellan, Ala. During World War II she served with the Red Cross in England, North Africa, and Italy. In 1946-1947 she was welfare supervisor for UNRAA (United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration) in China. From the description of Papers, n.d. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007...

Watson, Thomas L. (Thomas Leonard), 1871-1924

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Virginia State Geologist, University of Virginia professor. From the description of Geology field books [manuscript], 1896-1898. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647806650 From the description of Geology field books, 1896-1898. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32958714 ...

Emmet, John P. (John Patten), 1797-1842

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University of Virginia professor. From the description of Note books of John Patten Emmet [manuscript], 1825-1841. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647888055 ...

Gildersleeve, Basil L. (Basil Lanneau), 1831-1924

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Classical scholar, born in Charleston, S.C. Professor at University of Virginia, 1856-76; first professor of Greek at Johns Hopkins (1876-1915). Served in Confederate Army during Civil War; wounded in Shenandoah campaign. Founder and editor (1880-1920) of American Journal of Philology. Author of "The Historical Syntax of Classical Greek" (1900-11); "Hellasand Hesperia" (1908); "The Creed of the Old South" (1915). From the description of Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve papers, 1847-1925. (...

University of Virginia

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University of Virginia student from Lexington, Ky.; afterwards a Presbyterian minister and missionary to Brazil. From the description of Diploma awarded to John Rockwell Smith [manuscript], 1866 June 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647905124 Lt., C.S.A.; teacher, Norwood School, Nelson County, Va.; principal Select School, New York, N.Y. From the description of Diplomas of Waller Holladay [manuscript], 1858-1872. (University of Virginia). WorldC...

Page, James Morris, 1864-1936.

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Dabney, Richard Heath, 1860-1947

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Bonnycastle, Charles, 1792-1840

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Dobie, Armistead M. (Armistead Mason), 1881-1962

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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH. Born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1881. Educated at the University of Virginia and Harvard University. Taught law at the University of Virginia, 1907-1939; dean of the School of Law, 1932-1939. Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, 1939; Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1940-1956. Died in 1962. From the description of Papers, 1902-1963, bulk 1939-1956. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 704076515 Born...

Lefevre, Albert, 1873-1928

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Rogers, William Barton, 1804-1882

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Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Virginia from 1835-1853. In the years following his departure, he founded and was president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Boston. From the description of Papers of William Barton Rogers [manuscript], 1843 December 19. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647837261 Shields was a student from Cumberland County, Va.; afterwards a captain and surgeon, C.S.A., then physician and farmer in Union Count...

McGuffey, William Holmes, 1800-1873

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Professor of moral philosophy, University of Virginia. From the description of [Letter] 1851 March 13, University of Virginia to J.A. Broadus / W.H. McGuffey 1851. (SBTS Library). WorldCat record id: 48466255 University of Virginia professor. From the description of Letter, University of Virginia to the Rev. A.T. McGill [manuscript] 1851 February 17. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647929521 Author and philosophy scholar, of Ohio and Virgin...

Mallet, John William

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University of Virginia Professor of Chemistry. From the description of Autobiographical sketch of John William Mallet [manuscript] 1900. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647954954 ...

Venable, Charles S. (Charles Scott), 1827-1900

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Confederate officer, aide to Robert E. Lee, and professor of mathematics at South Carolina College (1857-1862) and at the University of Virginia following the Civil War until retirement in 1893; author of several mathematics text books; born at "Longwood", in Prince Edward County, Va.; husband of Margaret Cantey McDowell. From the description of Charles S. Venable papers, 1858-1934. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 43541303 Confederate officer, aide to Rob...

Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henry), 1829-1928

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Francis Smith, University of Virginia professor, who along with Ormond Stone made the first officially recorded observation at the McCormick Observatory (a transit of Venus observed in December 1882). From the description of Letter and rerceipted bill [manuscript], 1876 and 1877. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647988312 University of Virginia student, 1849-1851, and later a professor of Natural Philosophy, 1853-1906, at his alma mater. From the des...

Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897

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Editor, scholar, author, historian, and educator. From the description of Papers of George Frederick Holmes, 1785-1893. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 77755999 University of Virginia professor. From the description of The days of the week, n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32135343 From the description of Letter to Alexander Delmar, 1866 January 19. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 54858549 From the description of T...

Lile, William Minor, 1859-1935

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Born in Alabama and educated at the University of Virginia. Practiced law in Lynchburg, Va. Taught law at the University of Virginia, 1893-1932; dean of the Law School, 1904-1932. From the description of Diaries, 1882-1898 ; 1913-1932. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 20501930 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH. Born in Alabama and educated at the University of Virginia. Practiced law in Lynchburg, Va. Taught law at the University of Virginia, 1893- 1932; dean of the Law Schoo...

Moran, Charles E., 1913-2002

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History Officer at the University of Virginia. Interviewer of significant figures associated with the history of Charlottesville, Virginia. From the description of Oral history interview of Charles E. Moran by Andrea Eisenberg [manuscript], November 5, 1976. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647920454 ...

Tucker, George, 1775-1861

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U.S. Congressman, U. Va. professor, author. From the description of Letters of George Tucker [manuscript] 1836, 1837. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647934732 ...

Courtenay, Edward H. (Edward Henry), 1803-1853.

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University of Virginia professor of mathematics. From the description of Letter, 1847 December 9, University of Virginia, to John Seddon [manuscript]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647823365 ...

Davis, Noah K. (Noah Knowles), 1830-1910

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University of Virginia professor of moral philosophy. From the description of Papers of Noah K. Davis [manuscript], 1895-1896. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647813220 ...

Maupin, S. (Socrates), 1808-1871

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Maupin was chemistry professor at the University of Virginia from 1853-1871; Sommerville never matriculated. From the description of Letter to H[enry?] C[lay?] Sommerville, 1861 October 7. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 55858107 From the description of Letter to H[enry?] C[lay?] Sommerville [manuscript], 1837-1870. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647896588 Biography to be added later. From the guide to the Maupin-Washington P...

Echols, William H. (William Holding), 1859-1934

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Professor Echols graduated from the University of Virginia 1882 July, with a B.S. in Civil Engineering; he held the positions of Adjunct Professor of Applied Mathematics, Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings, and Professor of Mathematics from 1891 until his death in 1934. From the description of Papers of William H. Echols [manuscript], 1926-1929. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647915145 From the description of Papers of William Holden Echols [manuscript], ...