Certicificates
Scope and Contents
The collection includes six Certificates of Distinction awarded to Snead. There is one dated June 23, 1898 and presented to Snead for passing his examination in the Department of Pedagogy. It is signed by Hugh S. Bird (Professor of Pedagogy) and Lyman Brown Wharton (Secretary of the Faculty). The Wren Building is engraved on this certificate. The other five certificates are dated June 22, 1899 and feature engravings of King William III and Queen Mary II. Snead was awarded these certificates for passing the examination in the following subjects: Latin, Natural Sciences, American History, English, and Pedagogy. The faculty signatures include Lyman Brown Wharton (Professor of Latin), Van F. Garrett (Professor of Natural Sciences), Lyon G. Tyler (Professor of American History and Politics), John Lesslie Hall (Professor of English Language and Literature), and Hugh S. Bird (Professor of Pedagogy).
Dates
- Creation: 1898-1899
Creator
- From the Collection: Snead, William Winston (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Foot
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository