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The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], RG 62.0003: Livingston Waddell Smith Collection, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

Biographical Note

Livingston Waddell Smith was born on May 30, 1876 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. He graduated from Washington and Lee University with a B.A. in 1896, an M.A. in 1898, and a PhD in 1902. Smith died on August 9, 1956 and is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Lexington, Va.

For more information about Doctor of Philosophy degree at W&L, see the 1901-1902 catalog, pages 45-46.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains certificates and diplomas received by Livingston Waddell Smith from Washington and Lee University. They range in date from 1895-1902.

The certificates note Smith's proficiency in Latin, Mathematics, French, Modern Languages, German, Chemistry, English, and Physics. The diplomas include his B.A. (1896), M.A. (1898), and PhD (1902). Each diploma still has its ribbons.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Smith, Livingston Waddell
• Washington and Lee University
• Washington and Lee University--Alumni and alumnae