The origins and failure of Samuel J. Tilden's charitable bequest
Author:
O'Malley, Andrew Nathan, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia
O'Malley, Andrew Nathan, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia
Advisors:
Zunz, Olivier, Department of History, University of Virginia
McCurdy, Charles, Department of History, University of Virginia
Zunz, Olivier, Department of History, University of Virginia
McCurdy, Charles, Department of History, University of Virginia
Abstract:
This paper examines briefly Tilden's life and political philosopy and then moves on to examining why Tilden chose to give such a large part of his estate to charity. A third section focuses on the will contest and the legal reasons for the bequest's failure.
Degree:
MA (Master of Arts)
MA (Master of Arts)
Language:
English
English
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Issued Date:
2003
2003
