People Name: Turner, Charles Henry Profession: Scientist Inventor Category: African-American Experience, Education Born/Started: 1867 Died/Ended: 1923 Description: Dr. Charles Henry Turner was a scientist and educator who taught at Sumner Teachers College (later named Stowe and then Harris-Stowe State College) from 1908 to 1923. He was the first black to receive a doctoral degree from the University of Chicago in 1907. Turner Middle School at 2615 Billups Avenue was named in Dr. TurnerĀ“s honor. |
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