Nuesse, Celestine Joseph

Catholic educational administrator and author born 25 November 1913 at Sevastopol, Wisconsin, a son of George and Salome Helen (Martens) Nuesse. Educated at numerous institutions, receiving degrees from the following: B.E. from Central State Teacher's College, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 1934; M.A. Northwestern University, 1937; Ph.D. The Catholic University of America, 1944, L.H.D. 1982; and LL.D. Merrimack College, 1960. Nuesse was a high school teacher in Wisconsin, 1934-1940. He joined the faculty of the Sociology Department at the Catholic University of America where he has served as Instructor, 1945-1948, Assistant Professor, 1948-1952, Associate Professor, 1952-1964, Professor, 1964-1981, and Professor Emeritus since 1981. In addition, he has served as Dean of the School of Social Science, 1952-1961, Executive Vice President, 1967-1981, Provost, 1968-1979, and Provost Emeritus since 1981. He was a special representative of the National Catholic Welfare Conference in Germany, 1950-1951, and a UNESCO committee and board member, 1950-1969. Memberships include the DC Council on Human Relations, American Catholic Historical Association, American Catholic Sociology Society (President 1954), American Sociology Association, Catholic Association for International Peace (President 1954-1956), Catholic Committee on Intellectual and Cultural Affairs, International Conference on Sociology of Religion (Past Vice President), National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Interracial Council of Washington (President 1962-1966). He has served as staff editor of the New Catholic Encyclopedia, 1963-1966 and Chairman of the Board for supplements, 1973-1979. He is the author of several books including the Social thought of American Catholics, 1634-1829 (1945) and the Catholic University of America (1990), and has contributed to many professional publications including the Catholic historical review and Washington history.

From the description of The Celestine Joseph Nuesse papers. 1930-2006. (Catholic University of America). WorldCat record id: 180765848