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Roscoe Conkling Bruce

1879-04-21 – 1950-08-16

Portrait of Roscoe Conkling Bruce
Roscoe C. Bruce (1879–1950), American educatorCredit: Unknown photographer

Life & Legacy

Roscoe Conkling Bruce, Senior (21 April 1879 – 16 August 1950) was an African-American educator who was known for stressing the value of practical industrial and business skills as opposed to academic disciplines. Later he administered the Dunbar Apartments housing complex in Harlem, New York City, and was editor in chief of the Harriet Tubman Publishing Company.

Occupation & Career

educator, editor

Education

Harvard University; Phillips Exeter Academy

Legacy Highlights

Employer

District of Columbia Public Schools · Tuskegee University

Organizations & Memberships

Phi Beta Kappa Society

Education & Institutions

Harvard University · Phillips Exeter Academy

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q7367503 — wikidata View source

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