Black, Algernon D. (Algernon David), 1900-1993

Leader of New York Society for Ethical Culture; social reformer.

From the description of Papers, 1934-1986. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155488687

BIOGHIST REQUIRED Writer, lecturer, and leader of the New York Society for Ethical Culture. A.D. Black died in 1993.

From the guide to the Algernon David Black Papers, [ca. 1932]-1979., (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library, )

Ethical culture leader, teacher, writer. A.B. Harvard 1923. Religious leader, New York Society for Ethical Culture (1923-1973). Teacher, Ethical Culture Schools (1923-1966). Founder and educational director, Encampment for Citizenship (1946-1964).

From the description of Papers, 1932-1981 (inclusive). (Harvard University, Divinity School Library). WorldCat record id: 269368114

Educator, civil libertarian.

From the description of Reminiscences of Algernon D. Black : oral history, 1978. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309728699

Writer, lecturer, and leader of the New York Society for Ethical Culture. A.D. Black died in 1993.

From the description of Algernon D. Black papers, [ca. 1932]-1979. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 467178749

Algernon David Black (1900-1993), a 1923 graduate of Harvard College, was a humanist leader, educator, radio commentator, and writer widely known for his affiliation with the New York Society of Ethical Culture. He also chaired the board of directors of the New York State and national committees against discrimination in housing, and was chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board of the Police Department of the City of New York . From 1950 to 1966, Black served as vice president for the NAACP. In 1963 he was awarded a citation for distinguished citizenship by the City of New York. Black authored various books, including The First Book of Ethics, The Woman of the Wood: A Tale of Old Russia for Children, and Without Burnt Offerings: Ceremonies of Humanism, as well as numerous articles.

From the guide to the Black, Algernon D. (Algernon David). Addresses, 1972-1980., (Andover-Harvard Theological Library, Harvard Divinity School)

Educator, civil rights worker.

From the description of Reminiscences of Algernon David Black : oral history, 1985. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122565687

Algernon David Black (1900-1993), a 1923 graduate of Harvard College, was a humanist leader, educator, radio commentator, and writer widely known for his affiliation with the New York Society of Ethical Culture. He also chaired the board of directors of the New York State and national committees against discrimination in housing, and was chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board of the Police Department of the City of New York. From 1950 to 1966, Black served as vice president for the NAACP. In 1963 he was awarded a citation for distinguished citizenship by the City of New York. Black authored various books, including The First Book of Ethics, The Woman of the Wood: A Tale of Old Russia for Children, and Without Burnt Offerings: Ceremonies of Humanism, as well as numerous articles.

From the guide to the Black, Algernon D. (Algernon David). Papers, 1932-1972., (Andover-Harvard Theological Library, Harvard Divinity School)