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Douglass University
| Type | Private African American university |
|---|---|
| Active | 1926–after 1943 |
| Founder | B. F. Bowles |
| President | B. F. Bowles (1926–1928), Herman Dreer (1934–?) |
| Location | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Douglass University was a university established for African Americans in 1926 in located in St. Louis, Missouri.[1] It was the second university in the state of Missouri to admit African American students; and it was the second U.S. law school that admitted African Americans for a full law degree.[2] The university moved locations many times within the same city; as well as remained active off-and-on for decades after its founding.
- ^ Wright, John Aaron (September 5, 2002). Discovering African American St. Louis: A Guide to Historic Sites. Missouri History Museum. ISBN 9781883982454 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Douglass University Opening". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 1926-12-13. p. 18. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
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