Morehouse Journal of Science
Scope and Contents
The Morehouse College Journal of Science aimed to provide articles on instructional methods and curriculum organization for science educators in African-American schools. It also focused on publishing works by African Americans in the field, promoting unique ideas and practical applications of scientific theories. Launched in April 1926, the journal was suspended after its April 1931 issue but resumed in 1940 under the editorship of Professor Burwell T. Harvey. It served as the official publication for the American Association of Teachers of Science in Negro Schools.
Dates
- Creation: 1926 - 1945
Conditions Governing Use
All materials in this collection are either protected by copyright and/or are the property of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc., and/or the copyright holders appropriate. For more information, please contact archives@auctr.edu.
Biographical / Historical
Morehouse College, originally founded as Augusta Institute in 1867 by Rev. William Jefferson White in Augusta, Georgia, began as a school to prepare Black men for ministry and teaching. It relocated to Atlanta in 1879, evolving through several name changes, eventually becoming Morehouse College in 1913. The institution has produced numerous influential leaders, and has expanded its academic offerings and campus over the years. Morehouse has earned a reputation for excellence in education, leadership, and service, with significant contributions to civil rights and higher education for African Americans.
Extent
1 linear foot
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in two series: Unbound Editions and Bound Editions: Unbound Editions- Tiles are loose and organized in folders. Bound Editions- Titles are bound together in a book format. Titles are listed in chronological order. There are 2 Bound books.
- Title
- Morehouse Journal of Science
- Subtitle
- Morehouse Journal of Science
- Author
- Aletha Carter
- Date
- 11/15/2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Morehouse College Archives Repository