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Volume VI FEBRUARY, 1937 Number 4

Inauguration

of ROBERT PRENTISS DANIEL

as THE FIFTH PRESIDENT

of SHAW UNIVERSITY

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The Raleigh Memorial Auditorium Raleigh, North Carolina

November 20, 1936

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http://archive.org/details/shawuniversitybuOOshaw FOREWORD npHE Inaugural Committee is gratified in the support of the alumni and friends of Shaw University upon the occasion of the celebration of the Seventy-first Anniversary of the Founding of the Institution and the Inauguration of the Fifth President.

The Committee wishes to express its appreciation to the Shaw Bulletin Committee for the privilege of using the February issue of the Shaw Bulletin as an Inaugural number.

J. Francis Price, Chairman

Walker H. Quarles, Jr., Secretary

Mrs. Martha J. Brown Miss Beulaii Jones Rev. 0. S. Bullock Dr. Max King Miss Mary Burwell Dr. L. E. McCauley W. R. Collins H. Cardrew Perrin Mrs. Julia B. Delaney C. C. Spaulding Charles R. Eason Rev. W. C. Somerville Harry Gil-Smythe Dean Melvin H. Watson Miss Lenora T. Jackson Dean Mary Link Turner Glenwood E. Jones J. W. Yeargin ROBERT PRENTISS DANIEL, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Dr. Robert P. Daniel Is Installed As President In Impressive Ceremonies

A sound program, including a Greetings were extended on behalf course of study which must be func- of the colleges of the Board of Edu- tional to the demands of a dynamic cation of the Northern Baptist Con- society and which will lead to a bet- vention by Dr. William J. Clark, pres- ter understanding of "some of the ident of Virginia Union University; major problems of life such as the on behalf of the Baptist Associations preservation of health, economic sta- of North Carolina by the Reverend bility, race adjustments, community J. T. Hairston, president of the North service, social welfare, civic improve- Carolina State Baptist Convention; ments, sane sex life, moral character on behalf of the State Department of and Christian idealism" was pledged Education by Dr. N. C. Newbold, di- for Shaw University by Dr. Robert P. rector, Division of Negro Education, Daniel on the occasion of his inaugu- and on behalf of the institutions of ration as president of Shaw, which higher learning by Dr. James E. took place in the Raleigh Memorial Shepard, president of North Carolina Auditorium at 10:30 a.m., Friday, College for Negroes. November 20, before an audience of By special designation of Governor approximately 1,500 persons. J. C. B. Ehringhaus, Dr. Clyde A. The inauguration ceremonies were Erwin, State Superintendent of Pub- preceded by memorial services on the lic Instruction, extended the official Shaw campus at the grave of Dr. greeting of the State of North Caro- Henry Martin Tupper, the founder of lina. the school, and followed by an alumni Members of the Virginia Union luncheon at which it was announced class of 1924, classmates of Dr. Dan- that since August alumni, Baptist or- iel, sent the youthful educator a lov- ganizations and friends of Shaw have ing cup which, along with the folio contributed to the Raleigh school ap- of greetings and congratulatory mes- proximately three thousand dollars, sages from institutions not represent- of which the sum of five hundred ed at the exercises, was presented by dollars was collected at the luncheon. J. Francis Price, registrar of Shaw The inauguration exercises, attend- University. ed by seven college presidents and In his inaugural address Dr. Daniel other representatives from about praised the work of Shaw Univer- thirty institutions of higher learning, sity's founder and the three other included the induction ceremonies, presidents who have succeeded him, with Dr. G. O. Bullock, vice chairman calling Henry Martin Tupper the of the Shaw Trustee Board, present- great architect of Shaw University, ing the new president with the char- Charles Francis Meserve and Joseph ter. Dr. John P. Turner, secretary of L. Peacock the builders, and William the Board, presented him with the Stuart Nelson the rehabilitator. seal of the University, and Miss Mary "The next step," he declared, A. Burwell gave Dr. Daniel a gold "calls for a program of coordination medallion as symbol of authority. and preservation." C. C. Spaulding introduced the new The services were opened with Shaw head. prayer by Dean John L. Tilley of the Tributes were paid to President School of Religion at Shaw. The Daniel by Dr. John W. Barco, vice closing prayer was offered by Dr. G. president of Virginia Union Univer- O. Bullock, who presided. sity; Dr. John M. Gandy, president of Music for the occasion was fur- Virginia State College, and by the nished by the Shaw University Choral Reverend William T. Johnson, pastor Society, assisted by Mrs. Louise Per- of the First African Baptist Church, rin, under direction of Professor Richmond. Harry Gil-Smythe. 6 The Shaw University Bulletin PROGRAM

I. ACADEMIC PROCESSION The audience is asked to rise and remain standing until the Aca- demic Procession is seated.

II. OPENING PRAYER John L. Tilley, A.M., Dean, School of Religion, Shaw University

III. UNIVERSITY CHOIR: "Temples Eternal" . F. Melius Christiansen IV. INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESIDENT WITH PRESENTATION OF SYMBOL OF AUTHORITY The Reverend George O. Bullock, D.D., Vice-Chairman, Board of Trustees, Presiding Presentation of President by C. C. Spaulding, A.M., LL.D., Treas- urer, Board of Trustees John P. Turner, M.D., LL.D., Induction Marshall, Secretary, Board of Trustees Miss Mary A. Burwell, Induction Aide, Member, Board of Trustees The audience is asked to refrain from applause until the conclusion of the Induction Ceremony.

V. CHOIR: "Walk Together, Children" ... J. Rosamond Johnson VI. TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENT DANIEL: 1. As a Professor at Virginia Union University—John W. Barco, D.D., Vice President, Virginia Union University 2. As an Educator in Virginia—John M. Gandy, A.M., Ped.D., Pres- ident, Virginia State College 3. As a Church and Civic Worker—The Reverend Wm. T. Johnson, B.D., D.D., Pastor, First African Baptist Church, Richmond. VII. SOLO: "Song of the Soul" Carl Briel Mrs. Louise Perrin, Coloratura Soprano VIII. GREETINGS: 1. On Behalf of the Colleges of the Board of Education of the Northern Baptist Convention—William J. Clark, B.D., D.D., President, Virginia Union University 2. On Behalf of the Baptist Associations of North Carolina—The Reverend J. T. Hairston, D.D., President, State Baptist Con- vention 3. On Behalf of the Alumni of the University—The Reverend Wen- dell C. Somerville, A.B., B.D., President, General Alumni Association 4. On Behalf of the State Department of Education—N. C. New- bold, A.M., LL.D., Director, Division of Negro Education 5. On behalf of the Institutions of Higher Learning—James E. Shepard, A.M., Litt.D., President, North Carolina College for Negroes 6. On Behalf of the Teachers of North Carolina—Charlotte Haw- kins Brown, LL.D., President, North Carolina State Teachers Association IX. OFFICIAL GREETING OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA BY SPECIAL DESIGNATION OF HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVERNOR J. C. B. EHRINGHAUS Clyde A. Erwin, LL.D., State Superintendent of Public Instruction X. PRESENTATION OF DELEGATES AND FOLIO OF CONGRATULA- TORY MESSAGES J. Francis Price, A.M., Registrar, Shaw University XL CHOIR: "Praise Ye the Lord" A. Randegger The Shaw University Bulletin

PROGRAM—Continued

XII. INAUGURAL ADDRESS Robert Prentiss Daniel, Ph.D.

XIII. CHOIR: "Great and Marvelous" A. R. Gaul XIV. CLOSING PRAYER The Reverend George O. Bullock, D.D. XV. RECESSIONAL The audience will please be seated after the prayer and remain seated until the Academic Procession has marched out.

Presentation of President to friends throughout the country, as well as his co-workers, are confident Chairman of Board that he will add achievement and By Dr. C. C. Spaulding prestige to the cause of education as President of Shaw University. Mr. Chairman, I have the honor to I, therefore, request, on behalf of present to you ROBERT PRENTISS the Trustees, that you signify Dr. who has been duly chosen DANIEL, Daniel's assumption of the authority by the Trustees of this Institution to and dignity which appertain to the its fifth president. We deem him be presidential office, by appropriate successor to the noble men a worthy ceremonies of induction and inves- who have builded themselves into titure. the structure that is Shaw Universi- ty and who have fostered here the ideal of religious education in the Presentation of Medal belief that through such training the By Miss Mary A. Burwell, Member, fullness of living is achieved. Board of Trustees Dr. Daniel was born on the campus Mr. President: of Virginia State College, of teach- On behalf ing parents, educated there and at of the Trustees, I present Virginia Union University and Col- to you this medal, an official attesta- tion umbia University, receiving the de- of your inauguration as the fifth president gree of doctor of philosophy in edu- of Shaw University. We cation from Columbia University. trust that you will cherish it as a sacred possession. We believe that He has served as professor of edu- you will wear it with the dignity and cation and head of the Department distinction of your high office. of Education at Virginia Union Uni- versity for twelve years and was of invaluable assistance to President Clark. He established a record as Presentation of Seal an educational specialist that is rec- By Dr. John P. Turner, Secretary, ognized and often commented upon Board of Trustees in circles of higher as well as secon- dary education. In the council of Mr. President: race relations, Dr. Daniel is also As secretary of the Board of Trus- highly regarded. tees, I give you the custody of the As President Daniel joins the seal of Shaw University and invest ranks of young Negro college execu- you with the right to use it, or au- tives who are meeting the challenge thorize its use, in all transactions of the times in an inspiring manner, requiring such official certification of the Trustees, Alumni and his many the University. The Shaw University Bulletin

Seventy Colleges and Organiza- Florida A. and M. College, Cheyney State Teachers College, Colgate- tions Greet Shaw President Rochester Divinity School, Storer At His Inauguration College, American Baptist Home Mis- sion Society, Negro Organization So- Included among the many dele- ciety of Virginia, General Education gates representing other educational Board, John Slater Fund, Guilford institutions at the Shaw University- College, Woman's College of Univer- Founders' Day - Inauguration Cere- sity of North Carolina, Virginia monies were seven college presidents, Branch, National Congress of Col- several deans, professors and other ored Parents and Teachers; Tillotson officers, who brought greetings to the College, National Council of the newly-installed president, Robert P. Y. M. C. A., Office of the Specialist Daniel. Delegates brought messages in the Education of the Negro, U. S. from the following institutions: Office of Education, Department of the Interior; Association for the The Agricultural and Technical Study of Negro Life and History, College, Greensboro; Bennett Col- Atlanta University, Tuskegee Insti- lege, Greensboro; Duke University, tute, National Chapter of the Alpha Durham; Fayetteville State Normal Phi Alpha Fraternity, Bowie Normal School, Fayetteville; Howard Univer- School, Paine College, Virginia State sity, Washington, D. C; Hampton Teachers Association, Norfolk Unit Institute, Hampton, Va.; Johnson C. of Virginia Union University, Spel- Smith University, Charlotte; Associa- man College, and Coppin Normal tion of American Colleges, New School. York; Lincoln University, Lincoln, * Pa.; Livingstone College, Salisbury; Miner Teachers College, Washington, D. C; Morehouse College, Atlanta, Statement of Induction

Ga. ; Morgan College, Baltimore. Md.; By Dr. George 0. Bullock, Viee^Chair- North Carolina College, Durham; man, Board of Trustees Palmer Memorial Institute, Sedalia; St. Augustine's College, Raleigh; St. Robert Prentiss Daniel, Bachelor of Paul Normal and Industrial School, Arts, Master op Arts, Doctor of Lawrenceville, Va.; Virginia State Philosophy:

College, Petersburg, Va. ; Virginia Union University, Richmond Va., and It is my high privilege, in the name Wesleyan University. of the Board of Trustees, to induct you into the office of President of Greetings were acknowledged Shaw University, with the authority, from the following: Alabama State privileges, and responsibilities apper- Teachers College, Catawba College, taining thereunto. Columbia University, Columbia Uni- In versity Teachers College, Hollins Col- token of this act I hereby give you the Charter of University, lege, Bluefield State Teachers Col- the by which you will be lege, Arkansas State, Delaware State guided in your au- thority. College, Dillard University, Fisk University, Virginia State Depart- The trustees, alumni, students, and ment of Education, North Carolina friends have faith in you. We recog- State Department of Education, In- nize in you a young man of excellent ternational Baptist Seminary, New academic preparation, unusual pro- Jersey; Wiley College, Tennessee fessional training, successful college State College, Queens-Chicora Col- experience, broad social vision, high lege, Downingtown Industrial School, racial consciousness, dynamic person- North Carolina State College, Ra- ality, youthful enthusiasm, high mor- leigh; Board of Education, Northern al character, and deep Christian be- Baptist Convention; Virginia Com- lief. mission on Interracial Cooperation, May God bless you! A

The Shaw University Bulletin

Inaugural Address of Dr. Robert Prentiss Daniel

Mr. President, Distinguished Guests, outward swings'—his soul is march- Ladies and Gentlemen: ing on." The privilege of directing the des- I am grateful for the tributes tinies of this institution imposes which my former coworkers in Vir- a great responsibility; but to become a ginia have brought today, and I am made happy by the greetings which president in the line of successors of that noble spirit founded this have been extended on behalf of the who institution involves a sacred trust. new relationships to which I am now admitted as president of Shaw Uni- It was the realization of this trust versity. that led me to indicate Founder's In addition to these addresses, Day as my preference when the however, I feel upon this occasion the question arose of selecting a date for inspiration of another message — a these inaugural exercises. message which comes to me as from It is a coincidence of sentimental the grave. It is a letter written by mention that I receive the authority the widow of the founder of this in- of office as president of Shaw Univer- stitution shortly before her death: sity at the same age as was Dr. Tup- per when he began his work here. "Emerson says, 'An institution is but the lengthened shadow of an in- Early Infltience of Dr. Tupper dividual.' The shadows cast by great So significant has been the appeal pioneers in every field of discovery of the sacrifice and devotion of our and enterprise that have promoted human progress illustrate the truth Founder, Dr. Henry Martin Tupper, of Emerson's statement. Pioneers in that Shaw University has never been the domain of education have left without friends. In a pamphlet enti- behind them institutions, the embodi- tled Henry Martin Tupper, D.D.— ment of their ideals, that have blazed Narrative of Twenty-five Years Work the path for coming generations." . . . in the South, 1865-1890, Dr. Henry "Beginning a great, new undertak- L. Morehouse relates numerous in- ing is not easy. To found an institu- stances of generous responses to the tion, the embodiment of noble spirit- ual ideals, which shall stand the test appeals of Dr. Tupper. of time and be a blessing to future Among the first to respond were generations costs time, thought, care, Mr. Andrew Porter, one of the foun- patient waiting, labor and sacrifice. ders of Mt. Holyoke College, and the To realize the ideal, some one must Honorable Elijah Shaw of Wales, put years of strength and power Massachusetts. The spirit manifested back of it. Shaw University might almost be said to be the living per- by Mr. Shaw in his support was un- sonality of Henry Martin Tupper. It usual when he wrote that he would represents an unconquerable courage, mortgage the house over his head to determination, perseverance and faith help Tupper, and that he would come in God. It stands for truth, honor, to Raleigh at once. This he did, and service. ideals integrity, loyalty, The in grateful acknowledgment of an of Shaw are foundation stones in the initial gift of five thousand dollars physical, mental, moral, spiritual and and other generous gifts later the social upbuilding of the race. To build those ideals into the lives and institution now bears his name. character of the young men and Estey Hall is the result of contri- women who came under his influence, butions from many friends and is to open wider doors of opportunity named in honor of the Honorable and privilege and enable them to Jacob Estey and Sons of Brattleboro, nobly in endeavor acquit themselves Vermont, who gave eight thousand and in service, he gave his thought, dollars toward its erection. Estey his strength, his very life. The out- Hall has the distinction of being "the worn body lies yonder, beneath that 'low, green tent whose curtain never first school edifice, of any considera- 10 The Shaw University Bulletin ble size in the South, erected solely And when he took the few dollars he for the accommodation of colored had saved from his soldier's pay and women in their Christian develop- bought a lot for a freedman church ment and education." and school, it looked, to our Southern brethren, like renewing the war in The combination Chapel and Din- another form. So a council was held Hall, built in 1879, ing was named to send the young couple away. But after the Honorable O. H. Greenleaf they said, amiably and most firmly, of Springfield, Massachusetts, who 'We cannot go, and we will not. with his friends made generous con- Jesus Christ requires us to stay here!' tributions toward its erection. And they did stay, and not only so, The Leonard Building, which but those who then favored their eventually housed a medical school, going would now fight for them to remain. They and such as they are was made possible by the generous the best friends of the South that the contribution of fifteen thousand dol- South ever saw." lars given by Mr. Judson Wade Leo- Thus friends, both North and nard of Hampden, Massachusetts. South, rallied to the support of this Although the early work of Dr. great pioneer in the education of the Tupper was begun under conditions Negro. resulting the bit- of hostilities from Assistance of Philanthropists terness which the war had engen- Shaw University has not been with- dered, in a few years he had won the out the benefit of philanthropy. As support of southern friends. It many early as 1890 Mr. John D. Rockefel- is significant to note that the act of ler made a pledge of twelve thousand incorporation of Shaw University by five hundred dollars on a twenty-five the General Assembly contains the thousand-dollar campaign for Dr. white citizens of the names of three Tupper's endowment. The heating State of North Carolina among the plant was made possible by a contri- first group of trustees. In 18 81, when bution of twenty-five thousand dol- Dr. Tupper applied to the legislature lars by Mr. Rockefeller in 1902. The for a gift of land upon which to erect early interest of Mr. Rockefeller re- the medical building, it is recorded flected itself later in the support of that the request was granted with the General Education Board. In a scarcely a dissenting voice. letter to me dated November 7, 193 6, As early as 1884 the Honorable Mr. W. W. Brierley, secretary of the J. Jarvis, Governor of North Thomas General Education Board, reports the Carolina, paid this tribute to Dr. following contributions of the Board Tupper's work: during Shaw's history: "Soon after the close of the war For teachers' salaries en- the Reverend Henry Martin Tupper dowment $200,000.00 established in this city a school for For annual grants for in- the education of the colored youth of creasing teachers' sal- the State. Step by step he has gone aries 23,273.97 on in his work with an energy and a devotion that have won for him the For buildings and im- admiration of the community and the provements 18,000.00 thanks of the people, till he has built For repairs to plant 8,000.00 up a great school in our midst." For construction and In a letter written March 1, 1890, equipment of a science the Reverend J. B. Simmons testifies building 90,000.00 very significantly as follows: For continuation of dra- matic art work — 437.80 . . . "Those were dark days at the close of the war when 'the bloody chasm' was yawning wide. On its $339,711.77 young workers began edge these two Thus we can see that Shaw's most their toils for Jesus in the city of recent building and most of its en- Raleigh. They had just arrived from possible the the North. They were unknown, ex- dowment were made by cept that he was a Union soldier. General Education Board. The Shaw University Bulletin 11

In the Founder's Day address de- teachers must be taught. Love, not livered here two years ago Dr. Arthur for the blacks alone, but for the ." D. Wright, president of the John F. whites, requires it . . Slater Fund, stated: According to a letter dated Novem- "A careful check-up shows that the ber 14, 1936, Mr. Samuel Bryant, first Slater Fund appropriation to treasurer of the American Baptist Shaw University was for the college Home Mission Society, reports that year 1883-84, which was the first the aggregate support of Shaw Uni- any year that the Slater Fund made versity given by the American Home appropriations at all. . . . From that Mission Society is approximately as beginning, during each of the 51 suc- ceeding years there has been a Slater follows: Fund grant to Shaw University, and Appropriations by the this record of having been for 50 Society, 1872-1932....$ 790,000.00 years a beneficiary of Slater Fund Income from endow- is with only grants shared by Shaw ment funds ! 290,000.00 one other institution in the South." In a letter dated October 27, 1936, $1,080,000.00 Dr. Wright informed me that the to- The funds received through the tal grants of the Slater Fund to Shaw Home Mission Society were used for University amount to $121,625. salaries and maintenance. Although These contributions were made chief- in 1932 the Society ceased to make ly for teachers' salaries. annual appropriations to Shaw, it is Shaw University has been the re- still the custodian of her endowment cipient of generous support of the fund. In June of this year we were State Department of Education here admitted to the group of schools in North Carolina, in a cooperative which the Northern Baptist Board of program of teacher training. Several Education helps to support. thousand dollars have been made On October 1, 1935, the American available to us through this source. Baptist Home Mission Society trans- The chief benefactor of the pro- ferred to the Board of Education of gram of Dr. Tupper has been the the Northern Baptist Convention its American Baptist Home Mission So- responsibility in the field of Negro ciety. The interest of this society in education, so that the Home Mission the work of Shaw began in the spring Society no longer directs the admin- of 1870, when the institution was istrative policies of any of the Negro visited by Dr. J. B. Simmons, secre- schools which have been under its tary of the Society. It was after this direction for so long. This change is visit of Dr. that Dr. Tup- Simmons explained by the following statement per decided to launch out on the ex- in the twenty-fifth annual report of pansion program of his institution, the Board of Education, 1936: then known as the Raleigh Institute, "The reason for this transfer is to the proportion which led to its primarily that the Home Mission So- becoming Shaw University. Shaw ciety believes that these schools University soon became the institu- should now be treated as educational tion of favor of the Society. On June rather than as missionary institu- 3, 1870, Dr. Simmons wrote: tions. They must be trained for self- "Our Board is greatly pleased with government. Boards of trustees must the hearty missionary spirit with be organized which will assume the which you have labored as principal responsibility for their direction. of the Shaw Collegiate Institute, at They must build up a sustaining con- Raleigh, N. C, the past year. stituency. Some of these colleges al- "That school is our pride. It is a ready have 'A' rating; others must fountain of blessing. No work of be brought to it." philanthropy, no work of patriotism, As we look back at the change no work of Christianity, can surpass which took place in the administra- that involved in the founding and endowing of such schools in the tive direction of Shaw University in South. These colored preachers and 19 31, a fair-minded evaluation re- 12 The Shaw University Bulletin veals that the changes which took that these gifts were made at a time place were the embodiment of this of financial stress in this country, point of view. The friends of Shaw and made by a race with the highest believed that the selection of a capa- percentage of those unemployed and ble Negro president would be a on relief. Those who contributed wholesome influence in promoting were teachers, preachers, farmers, self-government. The Board of Trus- laborers, domestics and others who tees was willing to assume the re- for the most part merely received sponsibility of the school's direction. subsistence wages. In the past five years President Nel- Shaw University has always been son has made a notable contribution supported by the Negro Baptists of in reviving interest in the school and North Carolina. Shaw is fortunate to in laying a stable foundation in build- have the unified support of all of the ing up a sustaining constituencey. Baptist associations, Women's un- One of the last services of Dr. Nel- ions, Sunday school unions, and B. Y. son before leaving the institution was P. U. conventions in the State. I have to negotiate the admission of Shaw been gratified by the evidences of University into the group of schools continued support which these in which the Board of Education of groups have given me since the be- the Northern Baptist Convention has ginning of my administration at assumed an interest. There seems to Shaw University. I have already re- be a happy coincidence that in the ceived from these friends contribu- beginning of this new relationship tions amounting to more than two the president of Shaw University is thousand dollars. one who comes with twenty years of In addition to the financial sup- identification with Virginia Union port which they have indicated, I University, one of the schools of this have been encouraged by their ex- group whose early history so closely pressions of good-will. Both finan- parallels that of Shaw University. In cial and moral support imply confi- this coincidence, it seems to me, dence in the future of Shaw Uni- there rests a great tribute to the versity. early benefactors of Negro education Shaw's Future in that men trained in schools found- As I begin my responsibilities here, ed and supported by them are now I consider the direction of the future being asked to assume the leadership development of University of these same schools. Shaw a great trust. I face my task in the Closely associated with the as- high resolve to maintain this trust. sumption of leadership is the respon- Starting this year as the fifth presi- sibility of support. The support of Shaw University has not been con- dent of the institution is somewhat fined to philanthropy and white like the beginning of the construction friends. Negroes themselves love of the fifth story of a building. Shaw and have made great sacrifices Height and stability are secured by for its development. The support of depth of foundation. In every build- the school by alumni, Baptist church- ing there is harmony in structural es, and friends regardless of schools pattern which is observed through- and denomination affiliations has out. Each additional story is based been generous. upon the construction which preced-

Unfortunately, it is impossible to ed it. If any additional story is to be show from the records the aggregate an advance it must be the next natu- of contributions made by these ral step which the previous construc- groups. In the past five years alone, tion has directed. It should be noted, however, these contributions have however, that while there is a com- amounted to forty-five thousand six mon skeletal framewrok of consistent hundred and thirty dollars. Such loy- architectural planning, each story of alty is remarkable when we realize a building has appointments and fea- The Shaw University Bulletin 13 tures designed to meet needs peculiar conferences, seminars, forums and to it. discussion groups systematically or- One readily recognizes in Henry ganized to lead students into a better Martin Tupper the architect and understanding of some of the major founder of Shaw University; Charles problems of life, such as the preser- Francis Meserve and Joseph Leish- vation of health, economic stability, man Peacock, the builders; and Wil- race adjustments, getting along with liam Stuart Nelson, the rehabilitator. people, community service, social The next step calls for a program of welfare, civic improvements, sane sex coordination and preservation. life, moral character, and Christian idealism. We have already addressed our- It seems to me that the Negro col- selves to this program. We opened lege would make further contribu- this year with many indications of tion to the success of its students in continued progress: an enrollment of facing problems of life by offering 461, the largest in the history of the courses which will acquaint them institution; a strong faculty, consist- with the best thought and research ing of persons of training, experi- relating to racial psychology, race re- ence, and character; additional lations, Negro history and literature, equipment in the kitchen which will labor problems, vocational occupa- improve the service in the dining tions, and other courses which relate room; renovation of the dormitory to aspects of problems of racial dif- quarters in Convention Hall for the ferentiations into which they are in- theological students; a deeper devo- evitably thrown. tional life and an enriched chapel The Negro college is itself a separ- service; the inauguration of a weekly ate institution imposed by a bi-racial calendar and an adjustment of the social order. Just as any other col- schedule to permit greater participa- lege, it must certainly offer courses tion by the students in the promo- whose content is not affected by the tion of departmental clubs and stu- race of the students and the instruc- dent organizations; a rejuvenated tor. However, as a college for only athletic program; and a splendid Negro students because of social pro- spirit of cooperation of students and scription, there are courses dealing faculty. with topics which must be considered propose also to give attention We in terms of racial circumstances. to a program relating to a vital col- After all, the success of the Negro lege curriculum. Graduates of Shaw college graduate is judged in regard University must still be able to take to three types of measures: inter- their places in the world of achieve- racial achievement, bi-racial adapta- ment. Our course of study must be tion, and inter-racial advancement. functional to the demands of a dy- This administration dedicates it- namic society. At the same time col- self to the of lege preparation must be thorough development Shaw Uni- versity as a college of culture and make possible successful study and character and Christian living. by those who would continue in grad- We subscribe to to advance uate or professional schools. and hope the following concept of the Shaw A college education must not be spirit as expressed in "The Sunrise," thought of merely in terms of an ac- a student periodical published at cumulation of credits in formal Shaw in 1919: courses in subject matter fields. It is indeed tragic, for instance, that a "We believe in doing rather than major in biology or physiology should talking; in maintaining high ideals; lose his health at the beginning of in daring to do our duty as we un- derstand it. We believe in saying just his career; or that a student of eco- what we think. We believe in hav- nomics should become an easy victim ing an attentive eye, a listening ear, of "loan sharks." We desire to initi- a busy brain, a clear mind, full of ate at Shaw University a series of dutiful thoughts, and living a life :

14 The Shaw University Bulletin of industry- We believe in studying M. C. A. secretary in Africa as well hard and doing our duty to ourselves as in America; superintendents of and to our country, cultivating the orphanages; moderators of Baptist virtues of service and passion of associations, and innumerable pas- friendship. We believe in truth, tors, preachers and church workers. humility, in high ambitions and lofty aspirations. We believe in be- Shaw University must continue ing worthy of having stern courage making its contribution to the prepa- for the conquest of fear; in doing ration of a significant leadership of kind deeds; in being strong, gentle the race. The present generation of and kind. We believe in God's un- students are the recipients of a great ceasing love the future." and heritage. There can be no doubt that Without doubt this spirit and the the "Shaw Spirit" is an abiding force training which Shaw offered account making a positive contribution to largely for the great host of success- the development of constructive lead- ful graduates of the institution. In- ership. cluded in the number are: a United Realizing that Shaw began in States Minister to Liberia, a United prayer and faith and devotion to States Consul to Free Town, West God, we shall be guided in all our Africa; a United States consul to endeavors by the recognition of the Guadeloupe, South America; a rep- truth, "Unless the Lord build the resentative in Congress; a recorder house, they labor in vain who build of deeds; members of three State it —• unless the Lord keep the city, legislatures; an assistant tax com- they watcheth in vain that keepeth missioner; one of the founders of a it." leading Negro Insurance Company; Spirit of Power, a municipal court judge; lawyers; Father Omnipotent, Inspire Thy son with abounding re- college and normal school presidents; source; deans professors; secondary and and Make him Thy leader, mighty in elementary school principals and crisis teachers; Jeanes supervisors; an as- Thy will with justice and love to sistant county coroner; a police sur- enforce. geon; hospital as well as private sur- Father Omniscient, Source of All geons and physicians; medical pro- Knowing, fessors; pharmacists; dentists; mis- Lend of Thy kingdom unto Thy son sionaries to Africa including the first Through unknown pathways, sun- female missionary of the race to the shine or shadow, Congo; the founder of Lott Carey Counsel and guide him, All-Know- Foreign Missionary Convention; a Y. ing One. — —

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Address Delivered by John W. Under his direction the Depart- ment of Education—begun under the Barco, D.D. leadership of Dr. Miles W. Connor

I count myself happy to bring greet- was so guided as to cause its gradu- ings to Shaw University from Vir- ates to be sought not only in Vir- ginia Union University and in behalf ginia, but in surrounding states as of its faculty to pay a tribute to a well. The Extension Division came former colleague, greatly beloved, under his guidance into a position of who is today being inducted into great usefulness to teachers in Rich- office as the fifth president of this mond and nearby counties. historic institution. We at Virginia Others will tell, no doubt, of his Union believe he will prove himself leadership off the campus in the field to be a worthy successor of the foun- of education, social uplift, race rela- ders of this institution to whom you tions, church activity, etc. —in all of have done honor today. This belief which he brought honor to the insti- is based upon his life and work tution he represented. amongst us. The members of the faculty of Vir- While yet a lad, Shaw's future ginia Union University hope and be- president entered the high school de- lieve the constituency of Shaw Uni- partment of Virginia Union and for versity will loyally and royally sup- twenty years lived the life of one who port the new president, and wish for links the pursuit of knowledge with him the success we believe he so the attainment of truth; one who had richly deserves. definitely determined to carve for himself a niche in Education's Hall of Fame. For twelve years he was a Address Delivered by William member of its faculty. Richly en- T. Johnson, B.D., D.D. dowed by Nature, he thoroughly pre- pared himself and by hard work, a I am proud to be in a State whose level head and a progressive spirit he Chief Executive is wedded to the idea came to be recognized as a leader of providing educational opportuni- amongst us. ties for all the people. He says: "Our We think of Dr. Daniel first of all State must develop education for her as an inspiring Christian teacher boys and girls with the future em a person a doctor of philosophy is phasis upon preparation for life and sometimes not. Students at Virginia citizenship." Union delighted in being members of Virginia is exceedingly grateful to his classes, for they "found there North Carolina for the very fine way something that helped to strengthen that you have received our brilliant their spirits for their struggle in life distinguished son. The more you and to destroy that cynicism in edu- know of him, the greater will be your cation, that lost faith in their work, love for him. I predict that in a short which today is ruining so many men while you will be expressing your both in their teaching and in their gratitude to Virginia for permitting research." Outside of the classroom him to come to you. Virginia admits he was the friend and counselor of her loss, but Virginia's great loss of students — working with them in Dr. Robert P. Daniel is North Caro- their different organizations and lina's great gain. Virginia held him groups, but at all times so deporting in high esteem as a fine man, as a himself as to make it easier for them Christian gentleman, as a great edu- to live godly and sober lives. cator, as an ideal citizen of remark- He led in work of curriculum re- able ability and vision. vision and administrative reorgani- We are called upon to give an echo zation which resulted in the securing from Virginia. We are glad to give by the University of the rating de- an echo concerning one who has been sired at the hands of the Southern such a dynamic power in all the Association of Colleges. groups with which he has been vi- —

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tally connected in our State. If we philosophy, and religion they crave had the brush of an artist we might the guiding hand of heroic strength. paint a picture that would attract Some become great leaders even your attention while we talked about early in life, but such great men usu- it. If we had the eloquence of Demos- ally get the honor of their fellows. thenes we might give you some beau- It has been well said that great men tiful descriptions of your new young are the champions of scientific free- leader; but being deprived of both, I dom and virtue. They are the Corin- must confine myself to some common thian shafts of the social edifice. They everyday, yet true, expressions con- are the brain of the world's anatomy. cerning the one who has accepted the They are the engines leading the leadership of this great school, the train of progress. They are the true Shaw University. kings and priests of men in spiritual He comes to you as a great leader realms of life. They are the suns in religious life. He is Corresponding shining in the human firmament Secretary of the Baptist Young Peo- around which move all lesser lights ple's Union Council; Statistician of in their respective orbits. They are the Baptist Young People's Union the loadstones of power attracting Convention and Virginia Baptist the hearts and souls of men. They State Sunday School Convention; are the voltaic piles smiting the elec- President of the Boys' Department, tric sparks that fire and set ablaze Richmond Young Men's Christian the intellectuality of men heroic in Association; Superintendent of the serving God and man. It is a great Normal Department, Ebenezer Sun- privilege and a very high honor to day School; Vice President of the exalt such men who merit this confi- Ebenezer Baptist Young People's Un- dence, esteem and love. Such a man ion; and Financial Clerk of the Ebe- it is our privilege to honor today nezer Baptist Church. In each of the new president of Shaw Univer- these capacities his greatness as a sity, Dr. Robert P. Daniel. religious leader was clearly shown in that he followed his Master, who is and ever will be the greatest of all leaders. Address Delivered by N. C. He also comes to you as a great leader in community activities. He Newbold, A.M., LL.D. is a member of the Inter-racial Com- Mr. Chairman, President Daniel, and mission of Virginia; member of the

Friends : Negro Organization Society of Vir- ginia; on the Board of Directors of As a representative of the North the Colored Playground and Recrea- Carolina State Department of Edu- tion Association; on the Board of cation, and on behalf of Dr. Clyde A. Trustees of the Friends Association Erwin, Superintendent of Public In- for Dependent Children; Director of struction, and my other associates in Training of the Richmond Area Coun- that department, I bring you, Presi- cil, Boy Scouts of America; on the dent Daniel, greetings and a hearty Richmond Advisory Committee of the welcome to North Carolina. May I National Youth Administration; and say also, Mr. President, that I am a member of the Educational Com- requested to bring you greetings from mittee of Negro Welfare Survey of President Few of Duke University in Richmond. He made a deep impres- the following language: "Please ex- sion for good in each; his advice was plain to President Daniel my regret sought on every hand. Our purpose that other obligations take me out of is to relay this information to you the State at that time, and give him while you induct a young great lead- my congratulations and good wishes." er into his office. We believe, sir, that you enter upon Men instinctively seek leadership. your duties as president of Shaw Uni- In war, politics, education, science, versity under happy auspices, and in ;

The Shaw University Bulletin 17 a most fortunate period of our his- president of this great old institu- tory; tion. Fortunate, because we are seem- Let me hasten to say this last ingly at last definitely emerging from statement is not intended to suggest the most unhappy and distressing that you have fallen heir to onerous period of economic disturbance and burdens and exacting responsibilities widespread human suffering we have —rather that the conditions, the en- known tire surrounding circumstances offer Fortunate, because you come to a challenge to your skill, your intelli- Shaw University when the college en- gence, your imagination and your rollment—nearly five hundred—is leadership. the largest in the history of the in- As one North Carolinian, repre- stitution, and incidentally—but very senting the State Department of Ed- important—at a time when those stu- ucation and the president of Duke dents are more nearly able to pay University, may I express the faith their college bills promptly than at and confidence of myself and my col- any time in recent years; leagues in the future of this Univer- Fortunate, because your predeces- sity under the wise and courageous sor and the thousands of Baptists in leadership of its new president, and North Carolina and elsewhere, and finally to offer you, President Daniel, their friends, in their recent Seven- our deep, abiding, sympathetic inter- tieth Anniversary Campaign raised a est and since cooperation in the tasks sum of money counted in thousands and the responsibilities which shall of dollars which has helped stabilize face you as president of Shaw Uni- Shaw's economic position and to versity. make easier the task of securing * funds for annual maintenance; Address Delivered Fortunate, because of the friendly by J. T. attitude and cooperation of the offi- Hairston, D.D. cers and the personnel of the great President Daniel, Honored Guests, Northern Baptist Convention, and Faculty, Alumni, and Students: particularly because of the support of all Baptists of both races in North I have been asked upon this occa- Carolina; sion to extend greetings to you from Fortunate, may it be said, modest- the Baptist host of this State. Ac- ly and with proper decorum, because cording to the figures of the late Dr. the State to which you have come has C. S. Brown, the Baptists of this for some years now exhibited an State represent a constituency of awakening social and moral con- about two hundred and fifty thousand sciousness that definitely encourages members. As representative of this and supports men, institutions and great host, whose hearts and souls measures who work for the educa- are tied up in Shaw University, tion, the health and the welfare of all our beloved institution, I am happy its people of whatever race or creed to bring to you today their sincere or color. greetings and their best wishes that However, Mr. President, it must be this may be the happiest day of all said—you have not come to paradise, the days which this institution has nor to a place even approximating experienced since its founding by Dr. that happy land. It is true, though, Henry Martin Tupper. that you have come to a community You have many reasons to be hap- and a State heir to a set of condi- py today. First, because this institu- tions and precedents, the sum total tion was born in the heart of one of of which offers you as the fifth presi- the greatest lovers of our group, and dent of Shaw University opportuni- one who demonstrated his love by the ties which outweigh and transcend great sacrifices which he made in similar situations and conditions that establishing this school, to prepare a have greeted any former incoming Christian leadership for us, an un- 18 The Shaw University Bulletin fortunate group which had just and pleasure to come under their emerged from the bondages of slav- Christian influences have been ery without one penny with which to blessed and made a blessing to begin life's career. No homes, no others. money, no schools, no churches of Those great men were the late Dr. our own. But God put it into the Charles Frances Meserve, Dr. Joseph hearts of Dr. Tupper and his lovely Leishman Peacock, Dr. Wm. Stuart wife to leave their homes in the Nelson, and now our new president, North to come South and do what Dr. Robert P. Daniel. As we think of they could to help our group, at least these men we can but join in the to get started in the right way, to language of the song of our sainted make life worth while. fathers and mothers of long ago, Today as we stand at this seventy- saying, "Ride on Jesus, ride on con- first mile post and look back over the quering king, because no man can past we can but join with the writer hinder." So that now on behalf of who said, "See what God hath .the Baptist host of this State I bring wrought." you these greetings and, speaking for A second reason why you should them, we wish for you the most suc- be happy today is when we take a cessful and glorious future. survey we can see all over this and And to you, Dr. Daniel, our new other countries the Christian men president, we do here and now pledge and women who have come out of to you our whole-hearted sympathies this institution, and are actually en- and our unlimited support and loy- gaged in helping to build a better alty to help you build a bigger and world. The men and women in every better Shaw University. walk of life are carrying into their I can truthfully say, from my own various callings and professions the personal knowledge and observation, spirit of Christ and of Tupper and and from what others have said who giving themselves unreservedly to the are in the position to know, that task of uplifting the people. We can there never has been a finer spirit but say today, God bless the spot that and deeper interest on the part of marks the last resting places of the the Baptists of the State than that immortal Dr. Tupper and his good which is being manifested toward our wife, "who counted not their lives school today. If that is true—and it dear unto themselves that they might is true—we look forward to a great lift Godward their brother." and successful administration under A third reason why you should be you as president. happy today is because it can be May God bless you and your de- truthfully said of those who have fol- voted wife, your fine faculty and ex- lowed Dr. Tupper, as heads of this cellent student body. May He give institution, that they have all been you all strength and vision for your men of vision, who caught the spirit task. of the founder and have built won- We beseech you to be strong and derfully upon the foundation which of good courage, and God will give he laid, and have not suffered the old you the land. As He was with Moses, ancient landmark to be removed. so He will be with you. Only, be Those who have had the privileges strong and of good courage. : : :

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PERSONAL DATA CONCERNING THE NEW PRESIDENT, ROBERT PRENTISS DANIEL

Personal: Religious Activities Born November 2, 1902; son of Member, Ebenezer Baptist Mrs. Carrie Green Daniel and the Church, Richmond, Va., and for late Charles J. Daniel, for twenty- several years was the financial eight years secretary of Virginia clerk of the church. State College, after whom the Dan- Formerly corresponding secre- iel Memorial Hall on the campus of tary of the B. Y. P. U. Council of that institution is named. Richmond. Married to Mrs. Blanche Taylor Formerly statistical secretary of Daniel, a graduate of Virginia Un- the Virginia Baptist State Sunday ion University and registrar of the School Convention and the State same institution. Baptist Young People's Unions.

Training Community Activities A.B. 1924 Virginia Union Uni- Member of the Board of Trus- versity. tees, Friends Association for De- A.M. 192 8, Columbia University. pendent Children, Richmond. Ph.D. 19 32 Columbia University. Member of the Board of Trus- Positions: tees, Richmond Community Center. Professor of Education and Di- Member of the Advisory Board rector of the Division of Educa- and Director of Training, Colored tion, Psychology and Philosophy, Scouts, Richmond Area Council of Virginia Union University, Rich- Boy Scouts of America. mond; Director, Extension Divis- Affiliations : ion, Virginia Union University. American Psychological Associa- President, Virginia State Teach- tion. ers Association. National Education Association. Visiting Professor of Education, National Association of Teach- Graduate Division, Hampton Insti- ers in Colored Schools. tute Summer School. Virginia Society for Research. Foreign Travel: Virginia Inter-racial Commission. Traveled in England Scotland, National Association for the Ad- Prance, Germany, Italy, Switzer- vancement of Colored People. land, Holland, and Czechoslovakia, National Association for the representing Kings Mt. Area Na- Study of Negro Life and History. tional Student Y. M. C. A. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Shaw's Presidents

HENRY MARTIN TUPPER, A.B., B.D., D.D. 1865 - 1893

CHARLES FRANCIS MESERVE, A.B., A.M., LL.D. 1893-1919

JOSEPH LEISHMAN PEACOCK, A.B., A.M., D.D. 1920 - 1931

WILLIAM STUART NELSON, A.B., B.D., D.D. 1931 - 1936

ROBERT PRENTISS DANIEL, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. 1936-

Special Appreciation Contribution

Upon the occasion of the inauguration several alumni and friends made contributions of $5, repre- senting a tribute of $1 for each of the five presi- dents of Shaw University. A few sent as much as $25, representing a tribute of $5 for each presi- dent. Shaw University will be pleased to have all persons who read this bulletin to send a "tribute" contribution. Money received will be applied to the Scholarship Fund of the institution, and should be sent to President Robert P. Daniel, Shaw Univer- sity, Raleigh, North Carolina.