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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.
Return to North American Slave Narratives, Beginnings to 1920 Home Page. Return to Documenting the American South Home Page. The story of Archer Alexander : from slavery to freedom, March 30, 1863, by William Greenleaf Eliot, 1811-1887.
6 de may. de 2016 · The histories of Archer Alexander, a fugitive slave, and William Greenleaf Eliot Jr., the university’s first president, intersect in a dramatic and inspiring story of courage and compassion. After his escape, Archer Alexander found refuge with the Eliot family in their Beaumont farmhouse.
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.
30 de abr. de 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)
William Greenleaf Eliot - Walk of Fame. Coming to St. Louis in 1834 to found a Unitarian church, minister William Greenleaf Eliot devoted his life to improving his adopted city. Eliot was pivotal in developing the public school system and many other educational and philanthropic institutions.
