First Sociology Dissertation by an African American
The Education of Negro Ministers
Publication: New York: George H. Doran, 1925. Later printing.
Notes: Daniel's doctoral dissertation, "probably the first one in sociology by an African American" (Blasi, American Sociology of Religion: Histories, p. 29). Based upon a survey of the theological schools for negroes in the United States made by Robert L. Kelly and W.A. Daniel.
"Few familes in America can lay claim to the exceptional educational attainment and contributions of the Daniel family of Virginia." Five of the Daniel siblings, including William 1895-1970), earned Ph.D.s. Graduated from Virginia Union University (an HBCU); commissioned second lieutenant in the First World War. Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. Worked for the American Missionary Association and the National War Labor Board. Finished career as professor of sociology at Delaware State College. -- Encyclopedia of African-American Education, p. 132–3
[2: blank], vii, [8]–187, [1: blank] pages.
Edition + Condition: Probably a second printing, without the publisher's device on the copyright page. A very goood copy in a very good dust jacket. Scarce in jacket. Ownership signature of Willard Uphaus, a Christian socialist who spent a year in jail in the McCarthy era rather than name names.
Item No: #365115
Price: $250