Meiklejohn, Alexander, 1872-1964
Biography
Alexander Meiklejohn was born in England in 1872, and brought to the United States in 1880 at the age of eight. He was educated in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and graduated from Brown University in 1893. He took his M.A. at Brown and in 1897, received his doctorate in philosophy from Cornell University. He taught philosophy and metaphysics at Brown and was dean from 1901 to 1912. He became president of Amherst College in 1912 and served until 1924. After Amherst he went to the University of Wisconsin to teach philosophy and while there, established an experimental college. He retired in 1938. Meiklejohn died in 1964 at the age of 92.
Source: Biographical note of the Alexander Meiklejohn Papers, Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Alexander Meiklejohn Papers
Philosopher and former president of Amherst College. Papers contain correspondence with other educators and records created during his presidency.
Allison W. "Eli" Marsh (AC 1913) Papers
Publications, photographs, clippings, letters, memorabilia, academic regalia and other materials documenting "Eli" Marsh's career as a soccer coach and professor of Physical Education, chiefly at Amherst College, 1917-1958, but also at Ohio State University, 1915-1917.
Amherst College Board of Trustees Materials Concerning President Alexander Meiklejohn
Materials generated by the Board of Trustees of Amherst College relative to the presidency (1912-1924) and resignation of Alexander Meiklejohn.
Amherst College Inaugurations Collection
Speeches, notes, newsclippings, photographs, invitations, tickets, programs,, and guest lists from various Amherst College Inauguration ceremonies dating from 1821 to present.
Incoming general correspondence, 1927
John Erskine Papers
Educator, writer, musician. Papers include correspondence and a corrected typescript of Erskine's book The Memory of Certain Persons.
Meeting minutes - President Meiklejohn and fraternities, 1918
The War Materials Collection records the involvement of Amherst College, its students, staff and alumni in the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and post-World War II conflicts such as the Korean and Vietnam wars. Documents include letters, bulletins, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and lists of alumni who served in the wars.
Meiklejohn, Alexander (President), 21 folders, 1912-2003
News Clippings Concerning the Resignation of President Alexander Meiklejohn
Newspaper clippings and one scrapbook documenting the crisis in the presidency of Alexander Meiklejohn, 1923-1924, which led to his resignation in 1923 and the appointment of George D. Olds as his successor.
Otto Manthey-Zorn Papers
Professor of German. Letters regarding his appointment to the faculty of Amherst College; notes for, and draft of, an uncompleted memoir.
Pease to Frederick Tuckerman, 1923 October 15
Comment re Meiklejohn's departure.