Clarence Albert Bacote
Clarence Albert Bacote (February 24, 1906 – 1981) was a historian and activist from the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] He was a professor of political history at Atlanta University and a political organizer.[2] The Robert W. Woodruff Library at the Atlanta University Center have collections of his papers.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Bacote was born February 24, 1906, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the only son and eldest of Samuel William and Lucy (Bledsoe) Bacote's three children. His father was a baptist minister born in Society Hill, South Carolina, who graduated from Benedict College, Virginia Union, and Kansas City University. His mother was a musician who worked with church choral groups. [3]
Bacote graduated from the University of Kansas in 1926 with Bachelor of Arts degree in History. He earned a Master of Arts degree in History in 1929.[3] He continued his studies with degree of Doctor of Philosophy in American History from the University of Chicago in 1955. His doctoral dissertation was titled The Negro in Georgia Politics, 1880-1908.[3]
Career
[edit]After a long career at Atlanta University, he joined the history department at Morehouse College in 1977 and worked there until he died in 1981.
Writing
[edit]He wrote articles and reviews for the Journal of Negro History, Negro History Bulletin, and Phylon. His book The Story of Atlanta University was published in 1969.[3]
He wrote several books including:
- The Negro in Georgia Politics, 1880-1908 Volumes 1 and 2 (1987)[4][5]
- Higher Education in Virginia Between 1830 and 1860 (1929)[6]
- The Story of Atlanta University; A Century of Service 1865-1965 (1969)
Activism
[edit]He led Citizenship Schools sponsored by the Atlanta branch of the N.A.A.C.P. and was involved in voted registration drives.
Personal life
[edit]He married Lucia Moore of Atlanta, Georgia, on August 3, 1931. They had two children: Lucia Jean and Samuel William II.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Williams, Louis (14 May 2003). "Clarence A. Bacote (1906-1981)". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on 16 January 2021.
- ^ "Clarence A. Bacote". Georgia Humanities - National History Day Georgia Theme Topic Explorer. Archived from the original on 24 July 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "Clarence A. Bacote papers". Finding Aids, Archives Research Center, AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library. Archived from the original on 23 April 2021.
- ^ The Negro in Georgia Politics, 1880-1908. University of Chicago. 1987.
- ^ The Negro in Georgia Politics, 1880-1908. University of Chicago. 1987.
- ^ Higher Education in Virginia Between 1830 and 1860. University of Chicago, Department of History. 1929.
External links
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- "Digital Collection: Clarence A. Bacote Papers". RADAR. Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.
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