Lloyd, Alfred H. (Alfred Henry), 1864-1927

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Professor of philosophy and dean of the graduate school of University of Michigan.

From the description of Alfred H. Lloyd papers, 1879-1926. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34420489

Alfred Henry Lloyd was born January 3, 1864 in Montclair, New Jersey. He received both his B.A. and A.M. degrees from Harvard, then went abroad to study philosophy at Göttingen University in Berlin and Heidelberg University before returning to Harvard for his Ph.D. which he received in 1893. Upon his return from Europe in 1891, Lloyd came to the University of Michigan as an instructor in philosophy. He would remain here his entire career, receiving steady promotions and eventually becoming full professor in 1906. In 1915, Lloyd also became dean of the University's graduate school. Following the death of president Marion L. Burton in 1924, Lloyd was named acting president of the University of Michigan, serving for eight months, February to September 1925.

As a philosopher, Lloyd was the author of several monographs, including Philosophy of History, The Will to Doubt, and Leadership and Progress . He died May 11, 1927.

From the guide to the Alfred H. Lloyd papers, 1879-1926, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan)

Alfred Henry Lloyd was born January 3, 1864 in Montclair, New Jersey. He received both his B.A. and A.M. degrees from Harvard, then went abroad to study philosophy at Göttingen University in Berlin and Heidelberg University before returning to Harvard for his Ph.D. which he received in 1893. Upon his return from Europe in 1891, Lloyd came to the University of Michigan as an instructor in philosophy. He would remain here his entire career, receiving steady promotions and eventually becoming full professor in 1906. In 1915, Lloyd also became dean of the University's graduate school. Following the death of president Marion L. Burton in 1924, Lloyd was named acting president of the University of Michigan, serving for eight months, February to September 1925.

As a philosopher, Lloyd was the author of several monographs, including Philosophy of History , The Will to Doubt , and Leadership and Progress . He died May 11, 1927.

From the guide to the Alfred Henry Lloyd pamphlets and reprints, 1889-1901 and undated, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan)

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referencedIn Potter, Louise. Louise Potter papers, 1912-1916, 1919, 1925, and 1942. Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies. Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies (University of Michigan) records, 1892-[ongoing]. Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf Wenley, R. M. (Robert Mark), 1861-1929. Robert M. Wenley papers, 1879-1931. Bentley Historical Library
referencedIn University of Michigan Faculty and Staff Portraits, ca. 1860-ca. 1960 Bentley Historical Library
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referencedIn Campbell family papers, 1860-1865 and 1879-1949 Bentley Historical Library
referencedIn Department of Philosophy (University of Michigan) records, 1907-1987, 1907-1987, 1947-1961 Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf Lloyd, Alfred H. (Alfred Henry), 1864-1927. Alfred H. Lloyd papers, 1879-1926. Bentley Historical Library
referencedIn Marion L. Burton Papers, 1895-1925, 1921-1925 Bentley Historical Library
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creatorOf Burton, Marion Le Roy, 1874-1925. Marion LeRoy Burton papers, 1895-1925. Bentley Historical Library
referencedIn Houghton Mifflin Company. Houghton Mifflin Company reader reports on manuscripts submitted for publication. 1882-1931. Houghton Library
creatorOf Alfred Henry Lloyd pamphlets and reprints, 1889-1901 and undated Bentley Historical Library
referencedIn John Garrett Winter papers, 1901-1954 Bentley Historical Library
referencedIn Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies (University of Michigan) records, 1892-2010. Bentley Historical Library
referencedIn R. M. Wenley Papers, 1879-1931 Bentley Historical Library
referencedIn Claude Halstead Van Tyne papers Bentley Historical Library
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referencedIn William Roscoe Thayer papers, 1762-1927 (inclusive), 1872-1921 (bulk) Houghton Library
creatorOf Alfred H. Lloyd papers, 1879-1926 Bentley Historical Library
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Birth 1864-01-03

Death 1927-05-11

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