Richard R. Wright, Sr., 1891-1921
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Authors
Asa H. Gordon Library Special Collections
Advisors
Department
Georgia Industrial College for Colored Youths
Keywords
African American College Presidents
African American universities and colleges--Georgia—Savannah
Savannah (Ga.)
Chatham County (Ga.)
African American universities and colleges--Georgia—Savannah
Savannah (Ga.)
Chatham County (Ga.)
Issue Date
1891
Type
Image
Language
en_US
Description
Richard R. Wright, Sr. served as the first president of Georgia State Industrial College. During his thirty year tenure, enrollment increased from 8 to 585 students and the expanded curriculum included a normal division, courses in agriculture and mechanical arts, and four years of high school. The college awarded its first baccalaureate degree in 1898. He was an American military officer, educator, politician, civil rights advocate, and banking entrepreneur, who served as president from 1891 to 1921.
Other Titles
Major Richard Robert Wright, Sr.