Background
Nicholson, Watson was born on September 23, 1866 in Pendleton, Indiana, United States. Son of Abraham and Maria (Davis) Nicholson.
Nicholson, Watson was born on September 23, 1866 in Pendleton, Indiana, United States. Son of Abraham and Maria (Davis) Nicholson.
Student though junior year at Indiana U. Bachelor of Arts, Stanford, 1892. Master of Arts, Harvard Graduate School, 1895.
Doctor of Philosophy, Yale, 1903. Traveled and studied in Europe, 1905 and 1907.
Teacher in schools of Indiana, 1884-1887. California, 1892-1894 and 1897-1901, Harvard, 1895-1897. Engaged in university extension teaching 1903-1905.
Instructor English literature, Sheffield Scientific School (Yale), 1905-1908. Worked in British Museum, 1910-1915.
Member Harvard Teachers’ Association, A.A. A.S., American Academy of Political and Social Science, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Chi. Honorary; Clubs:.
Married Florence Emily Beaver, September 1, 1897.