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Herman H. Dreer Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0406

Scope and Contents

Collection includes information on Douglass University; programs, booklets, articles regarding African-American history, both in St. Louis and national; and materials relating to the Shelley restrictive covenant case.

Dates

  • 1927-1974

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

For permission to publish, quote from, or reproduce material in this collection, please contact the Archives Reference Desk at archives@mohistory.org. Copyright restrictions may apply. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.

Biographical Sketch

Herman Dreer was the assistant principal of Sumner High School, 1930-1945; founder of Douglass University, a forerunner of Stowe Teacher's College, 1930-1942; author of The Tide That Binds, Negro Leadership in Saint Louis: A Study in Race Relations, 1954, and the History of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; founder of St. Louis "Negro History Week"; and pastor of the Kingsway Baptist Church. He conducted the research for the Shelley v. Kramer case, which outlawed residential restrictive covenants. Professor Dreer taught many languages and sciences. At the age of 62, he earned his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago.

Extent

0.08 Cubic Feet ( (2 folders))

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Physical and Technical Requirements

There are no physical or technical restrictions.

Donor Information

The collection was donated by Vivian Dreer and Clarice D. Davis on October 30, 1987 (accession number 87-0018).

Related Materials

Researchers may also want to consult the Dr. Herman Dreer Collection (P0694) in the Photographs and Prints Department.

Processing Information

Finding aid revised by Jaime Bourassa, March 2013.

Creator

Title
Inventory of Herman H. Dreer Collection
Status
Completed
Author
EAD by Jaime Bourassa using ArchivesSpace
Date
2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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