Reid, Ira de Augustine, 1901-1968

Ira De Augustine Reid was a noted sociologist and author.

Born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, he spent his boyhood in Pennsylvania, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Morehouse College in 1922 and was awarded the Master of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1925. In 1939 Reid received his Ph.D. degree in sociology from Columbia University.

He served as industrial secretary for the New York Urban League (1924-1928), and from 1928 to 1934 he was editor of "Opportunity" and director of research of the National Urban League. In the latter capacity, he was responsible for a series of studies conducted in African American communities around the country, many of which were published. In addition, Reid directed or worked on many other sociological studies and surveys. Between 1934 and 1946 Reid was professor of sociology at Atlanta University, where in 1942, he helped establish and became director of the People's College, an adult education program. In 1943 he became chairman of the Department of Sociology and editor of "Phylon" (1943-1946). He was visiting professor of educational sociology, School of Education, New York University (1946-1947). From 1947 until his retirement in 1966, Reid was professor and chairman of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Haverford College. He was also a visiting professor at several universities, served as a consultant and was on the board of a variety of sociological and educational organizations.

Reid was a prolific writer and was particularly known for his work on black immigrants, the studies produced while he was at the National Urban League, and his work on youth and education.

From the description of Ira De Augustine Reid papers, 1925-1966. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122465743

Ira De Augustine Reid was a noted sociologist and author. Born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, he spent his boyhood in Pennsylvania, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Morehouse College in 1922 and was awarded the Master of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1925. In 1939 Reid received his Ph.D. degree in sociology from Columbia University.

He served as industrial secretary for the New York Urban League (1924-1928), and from 1928 to 1934 he was editor of "Opportunity" and director of research of the National Urban League. In the latter capacity, he was responsible for a series of studies conducted in African American communities around the country, many of which were published. In addition, Reid directed or worked on many other sociological studies and surveys. Between 1934 and 1946 Reid was professor of sociology at Atlanta University, where in 1942, he helped establish and became director of the People's College, an adult education program. In 1943 he became chairman of the Department of Sociology and editor of "Phylon" (1943-1946). He was visiting professor of educational sociology, School of Education, New York University (1946-1947). From 1947 until his retirement in 1966, Reid was professor and chairman of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Haverford College. He was also a visiting professor at several universities, served as a consultant and was on the board of a variety of sociological and educational organizations.

Reid was a prolific writer and was particularly known for his work on black immigrants, the studies produced while he was at the National Urban League, and his work on youth and education.

From the guide to the Ira De Augustine Reid papers, 1925-1966, (The New York Public Library. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division.)