Joel Elias Spingarn
American civil rights activist (1875–1939) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joel Elias Spingarn (May 17, 1875 – July 26, 1939) was an American educator, literary critic, civil rights activist, military intelligence officer, and horticulturalist.
Quick Facts President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Preceded by ...
Joel Spingarn | |
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President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People | |
In office 1930–1939 | |
Preceded by | Moorfield Storey |
Succeeded by | Arthur B. Spingarn |
Chair of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People | |
In office 1914–1919 | |
Preceded by | Oswald Garrison Villard |
Succeeded by | Mary White Ovington |
Personal details | |
Born | Joel Elias Spingarn (1875-05-17)May 17, 1875 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | July 26, 1939(1939-07-26) (aged 64) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican (before 1912) Progressive (1912–1916) |
Spouse | Amy Einstein |
Children | 2 sons, including Stephen 2 daughters |
Relatives | Arthur B. Spingarn (brother) |
Education | Columbia University (BA) |
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