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William Greenleaf Eliot (August 5, 1811 – January 23, 1887) was an American educator, Unitarian minister, and civic leader in Missouri. He is most notable for founding Washington University in St. Louis , and also contributed to the founding of numerous other civic institutions, such as the Saint Louis Art Museum , public school ...
William Greenleaf Eliot, scholar, literary figure, civic leader, social reformer and educator, died on January 23, 1887, after a lengthy illness. Throughout his life, Eliot championed the cause of education. “Not quantity but quality is the ultimate test of a university’s success.” -William Greenleaf Eliot Jr.
30 apr 2024 · William Greenleaf Eliot (1811-1887), a Unitarian Minister, co-founded Washington University and was involved in many reform efforts including: Abolition and Emancipation of those held in slavery. Western Sanitary Commission (relief effort during Civil War) Education (public schools, and higher education)
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To Honor William Greenleaf Eliot’s Birth and Legacy. In fall 2011, the Rev. Dr. Earl K. Holt republished his biography, William Greenleaf Eliot: Conservative Radical, to honor the 200th anniversary of Eliot’s 1811 birth. By Candace O’Connor April 1, 2012.
The Story of Archer Alexander. From Slavery to Freedom, March 30, 1863: Electronic Edition. Eliot, William Greenleaf, 1811-1887. Funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. supported the electronic publication of this title. Text scanned (OCR) by Aletha Andrew. Images scanned by Aletha Andrew.
22 dic 2021 · Washington University students and faculty have lifted the veil from its co-founder William Greenleaf Eliot, who for years was known as an abolitionist. Although he held anti-slavery views, he vehemently opposed abolitionism and did not see a future for freed Black people in America.
William Greenleaf Eliot Personal Papers. The papers of William G. Eliot include diaries, letters, published works, published and unpublished sermons and talks, newspaper clippings of articles written by or about Eliot, photographs; and biographical and other material about Eliot.
