Board of Visitors minutes January 31, 2003 | ||
APPROVAL OF EDGAR ALLAN POE HISTORICAL MARKER INSTALLATION
WHEREAS, Edgar Allan Poe enrolled at the University of Virginia on February 14, 1826, for one term; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Poe is recognized as one of the nation's important literary figures; and
WHEREAS, the University has preserved his room, #13 on the West Range, in his honor; and
WHEREAS, a marker on McCormick Road in the vicinity of the West Range would serve to further commemorate the achievements of this outstanding American writer;
RESOLVED that installation of a marker for Edgar Allan Poe is approved.
Board of Visitors minutes January 31, 2003 | ||