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Story June 18, 1944

Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

What is this article about?

Atlanta University's Summer School enrollment hits 766 (304 graduate, 462 undergraduate). Upcoming speakers address race, labor, and politics, including Bacote on Negro ballot and Reid on race and color in June.

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Enrollment At Atlanta U. Summer School: 766

According to figures released yesterday by Director John P. Whitaker, registration has reached 766, with 304 enrolled for graduate work and 462 for undergraduate courses.

At the opening assembly of the Summer School on Tuesday, the speaker was Mr. Kendall Weisiger, general information manager of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company.

At the assembly on Thursday, the speakers were President W. R. Banks of Prairie View State College and Mr. Rufus E. Clement of Atlanta University.

during the coming week are Prof. Clarence A. Bacote of Atlanta University, who will discuss the topic "The Negro and the Ballot" at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, in Sisters Chapel, Spelman College.

On Thursday, at the same time and place, Dr. Ira De A. Reid of Atlanta University will speak on "The World Of Race and Color."

The Summer Forum Series will open on Thursday evening, June 22, at 7:30 o'clock in the Exhibition Room of the University Library.

The first speaker in the series will be Mr. Frank McCallister, executive assistant to CIO members on the National War Labor Board. His subject for discussion will be "Race Labor, and Political Action."

What sub-type of article is it?

University Announcement

What keywords are associated?

Atlanta University Summer School Enrollment Speakers Race Topics

What entities or persons were involved?

John P Whitaker Kendall Weisiger W R. Banks Rufus E. Clement Clarence A. Bacote Ira De A. Reid Frank Mccallister

Where did it happen?

Atlanta University, Spelman College

Story Details

Key Persons

John P Whitaker Kendall Weisiger W R. Banks Rufus E. Clement Clarence A. Bacote Ira De A. Reid Frank Mccallister

Location

Atlanta University, Spelman College

Event Date

June 20, June 22

Story Details

Enrollment at Atlanta University's Summer School reaches 766, with 304 graduate and 462 undergraduate students. Speakers include Kendall Weisiger, W R. Banks, Rufus E. Clement, Clarence A. Bacote on 'The Negro and the Ballot' on June 20, Ira De A. Reid on 'The World Of Race and Color' on June 22, and Frank McCallister on 'Race Labor, and Political Action' starting the Summer Forum Series on June 22.

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