1914 Biography - Walter L. Fleming

Fleming, Walter Lynwood, historian, author, editor, Baton Rouge, La., was born at Brundige, Ala., April 8, 1874, son of William LeRoy and Mary Love (Edwards) Fleming. In 1901 he matriculated at Columbia university, from which he graduated with the degree of Ph. D. in 1904. He was married to Miss Mary Wright Boyd, of Auburn, Ala., Sept. 17, 1902. In his earlier days he followed the avocation of a farmer, until the year 1894, following which he taught a school during 1894-96, when not in college; was instructor in history, English, and mathematics, 1896-97; assistant librarian, 1897-98; during 1899-1900 was engaged at the Alabama Polytechnic institute; lecturer in history at Columbia university, 1902-03; professor of history in West Virginia university from 1903 to 1907; since the latter date connected with the faculty of Louisiana state university. Prof. Fleming was an officer of the 3d Alabama Volunteer infantry during 1898-99, and served with the troops during the Spanish-American war. During the latter part of this time he served as quartermaster of the field hospital corps, 2d division 4th army corps, 1899. He is a member of the Alabama, Louis The Professor is affiliated with the Democratic party. the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Mississippi Valley Historical societies, American Historical association, American Political Science association, National Geographical society, and various other similar organizations. He is one of the editors of the Historians' History of the World; editor Lester & Wilson's History of the Ku Klux Klan, 1905; Documentary History of Reconstruction (2 volumes), 1906-07; editor-in-chief of section 5, The South in the Building of the Nation (12 volumes) ; contributor of historical articles to Encyclopedia Americana, Encyclopedia Brittannica, Nelson's Encyclopedia, Cyclopedia of American Government, Photographic History of the Civil War, and a contributor of historical papers and reviews to various publications. Prof. Fleming is now engaged in research work in connection with American social and economic history, especially in the Southern states, and has in course of preparation a biography of Jefferson Davis. He is author of Reconstruction of the Seceded States, 1905; Civil War and Reconstruction in Alabama, 1905; History of Louisiana State University, 1911; William Tecumseh Sherman as College President, 1912. Prof. Fleming resides at Baton Rouge, La.

Contributed 2021 Nov 04 by Mike Miller, from Louisiana: Comprising Sketches, edited by Alcee Fortier, published in 1914, volume 3, page 163.