Developer of an institution: Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, Morehouse College president, 1940-1967

This dissertation deals with the presidential career of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays at Morehouse College. In order to present a balanced observation, an historical examination was conducted using a variety of available sources. Primary sources such as letters, papers, and reports produced during Mays' twenty-seven year tenure were consulted as were secondary sources that presented relevant information about Mays and Morehouse. Additionally, interviews were conducted with persons who knew Mays. The synthesis of these various sources into an evaluation of a collegiate presidential career provided the basis for this study.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Rovaris, Dereck Joseph

Contributors dc:contributor

• Fley, Jo Ann

• Biography
• Black Studies
• Education, Administration
• Education, Higher

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1990 Rovaris, Dereck Joseph

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9026309
(UMI)AAI9026309

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/18956