The Rise and Progress of Negro Colleges in Georgia, 1865-1949 Phelps-Stokes Fellowship Studies, No. 15

""The Rise and Progress of Negro Colleges in Georgia, 1865-1949"" is a comprehensive study of the development of historically black colleges and universities in the state of Georgia. Written by Willard Range, a recipient of the prestigious Phelps-Stokes Fellowship, the book provides a detailed account of the challenges and triumphs faced by these institutions in their efforts to educate African American students during a period of significant social and political change in the United States.The book traces the history of black colleges in Georgia from their earliest beginnings in the aftermath of the Civil War, through the struggles of the Jim Crow era, and into the post-World War II period of increased opportunities and expanded civil rights. Range examines the role of philanthropy, government funding, and private donations in the establishment and growth of these institutions, as well as the contributions of prominent educators, administrators, and alumni.Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including institutional records, personal papers, and oral histories, Range provides a vivid portrait of the challenges and successes of black colleges in Georgia. He explores the ways in which these institutions adapted to changing social and economic conditions, and how they worked to provide their students with a quality education despite limited resources and discrimination.""The Rise and Progress of Negro Colleges in Georgia, 1865-1949"" is an important contribution to the history of African American education in the United States. It sheds light on the struggles and achievements of black colleges in Georgia, and provides valuable insights into the broader social and political context in which they operated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.