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==Background==
==Background==
Taylor was born in Gibsland in Bienville Parish to Lawrence Foster Taylor (1892–1977) and the former Marcia Aline Jay (1898–1993).<ref>''Who's Who in America'', 43rd edition, Vol. 2, ([[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]], [[Illinois]]: Marquis Who's Who, 1984–1985, p. 3225)</ref> He graduated from Gibsland High School in 1940.<ref name=diary>"Gibsland High Grad Edits Civil War Diary," ''Minden Press,'' May 4, 1959, p. 13.</ref> He then attended Louisiana Tech as a student for four semesters from 1940 to 1942. In May 1942, he enlisted in the [[United States Navy]].<ref name=obit>[[Greg Hilburn]], "Former Tech President F. Jay Taylor dies at 87", ''The Alexandria Town Talk'' and ''The Monroe News-Star,'' May 16, 2011.</ref> He completed aviation training in 1943 and was commissioned as an [[ensign]]. As a Navy pilot, he logged two thousand hours of flight time during [[World War II]]. He was sent to the [[Pacific Ocean theatre of World War II|Pacific theatre]] for two tours of duty and rose to the rank of lieutenant commander. He was honorably discharged from military service in 1946.<ref name=taylor>{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=f-jay-taylor&pid=151095320|title=Dr. F. Jay Taylor|publisher=''The Shreveport Times,'' May 17, 2011|accessdate=May 17, 2011}}</ref><ref name=mphfjt>''La. Tech president to address Lions," ''Minden Press-Herald,'' January 21, 1981, p. 1.</ref>
Taylor was born in Gibsland in Bienville Parish to Lawrence Foster Taylor (1892–1977) and the former Marcia Aline Jay (1898–1993).<ref>''Who's Who in America'', 43rd edition, Vol. 2, ([[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]: Marquis Who's Who, 1984–1985), p. 3225.</ref> He graduated from Gibsland High School in 1940.<ref name=diary>"Gibsland High Grad Edits Civil War Diary," ''Minden Press,'' May 4, 1959, p. 13.</ref> He then attended Louisiana Tech as a student for four semesters from 1940 to 1942. In May 1942, he enlisted in the [[United States Navy]].<ref name=obit>[[Greg Hilburn]], "Former Tech President F. Jay Taylor dies at 87", ''The Alexandria Town Talk'' and ''The Monroe News-Star,'' May 16, 2011.</ref> He completed aviation training in 1943 and was commissioned as an ensign. As a Navy pilot, he logged two thousand hours of flight time during [[World War II]]. He was sent to the [[Pacific Ocean theatre of World War II|Pacific theatre]] for two tours of duty and rose to the rank of lieutenant commander. He was honorably discharged from military service in 1946.<ref name=taylor>{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=f-jay-taylor&pid=151095320|title=Dr. F. Jay Taylor|publisher=''The Shreveport Times,'' May 17, 2011|accessdate=May 17, 2011}}</ref><ref name=mphfjt>''La. Tech president to address Lions," ''Minden Press-Herald,'' January 21, 1981, p. 1.</ref>
Taylor received his Bachelor of Arts degree in social science in 1948 from the [[University of California at Berkeley]].<ref name=mpress>"President of Tech Set as Speaker Here," ''Minden Press,'' July 9, 1962, p. 1.</ref> In 1949, he obtained a [[Master of Arts]] from [[Claremont Graduate University]], also in [[California]]. He was later named to the Claremont Alumni Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alumnicommunity.cgu.edu/s/221/index.aspx?sid=221&gid=1&pgid=276|title=CGU Alumni Hall of Fame|publisher=alumnicommunity.cgu.edu|accessdate=
Taylor received his Bachelor of Arts degree in social science in 1948 from the [[University of California at Berkeley]].<ref name=mpress>"President of Tech Set as Speaker Here," ''Minden Press,'' July 9, 1962, p. 1.</ref> In 1949, he obtained a [[Master of Arts]] from [[Claremont Graduate University]], also in [[California]]. He was later named to the Claremont Alumni Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alumnicommunity.cgu.edu/s/221/index.aspx?sid=221&gid=1&pgid=276|title=CGU Alumni Hall of Fame|publisher=alumnicommunity.cgu.edu|accessdate=
December 17, 2009}}</ref> He procured his [[Ph.D.]] in history and government in 1952 from [[Tulane University]] in [[New Orleans]].<ref name=mpress/>
December 17, 2009}}</ref> He procured his [[Ph.D.]] in history and government in 1952 from [[Tulane University]] in [[New Orleans]].<ref name=mpress/>
==Louisiana Tech presidency==
==Louisiana Tech presidency==
Taylor was thirty-nine when he was named as the Louisiana Tech president. He presided over the transformation and expanded enrollment of the institution, founded in 1894 and known prior to 1970 as '''Louisiana Polytechnic Institute.''' Many modern buildings were constructed under his watch, some of which, such as Neilson Hall men's dormitory, have since been razed. Under his watch came the Wyly Tower, a library and administrative office complex, Caruthers Hall, the Thomas Assembly Center, the Lambright Intramural Sports Complex]], the Aillet Stadium, and the J. C. Love Field.<ref name=obit/>
Taylor was thirty-nine when he was named as the Louisiana Tech president. He presided over the transformation and expanded enrollment of the institution, founded in 1894 and known prior to 1970 as '''Louisiana Polytechnic Institute.''' Many modern buildings were constructed under his watch, some of which, such as Neilson Hall men's dormitory, have since been razed. Under his watch came the Wyly Tower, a library and administrative office complex, Caruthers Hall, the Thomas Assembly Center, the Lambright Intramural Sports Complex]], the Aillet Stadium, and the J. C. Love Field.<ref name=obit/>