Dennis Henry Anderson Explained

Dennis Henry Anderson (1866–1952) was an American Methodist minister, educator, and author in Kentucky. He led efforts to establish schools for African Americans in Kentucky.[1]

History

He was born in Tennessee in 1866.[2] He graduated from Lane College in Tennessee.[3] He married Artelia Harris of Virginia, July 14, 1897. He and his wife helped build West Kentucky Industrial College.[4] He worked to get the Kentucky legislature to provide state support for his industrial college.[5] The college struggled for accreditation.[5] As a leader of the college, he tried to frame a political opponent. Management issues were also raised about his leadership.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Who's who of the Colored Race: A General Biographical Dictionary of Men and Women of African Descent ; Vol. 1. Frank Lincoln. Mather. November 16, 1915. Google Books.
  2. Book: The Kentucky African American Encyclopedia. Gerald L.. Smith. Karen Cotton. McDaniel. John A.. Hardin. August 28, 2015. University Press of Kentucky. 9780813160672 . Google Books.
  3. Web site: Anderson, Dennis H. · Notable Kentucky African Americans Database. nkaa.uky.edu.
  4. Web site: Dennis Henry Anderson, Founder of West Kentucky Technical College » Jackson Purchase Historical Society.
  5. Book: A History of Blacks in Kentucky: In pursuit of equality, 1890-1980. January 1, 1992. University Press of Kentucky. 0916968219 . Google Books.
  6. Book: Hardin, John A.. Fifty Years of Segregation: Black Higher Education in Kentucky, 1904-1954. May 11, 2021. University Press of Kentucky. 9780813183183 . Google Books.

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