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Robert Prentiss Daniel (November 2, 1902 – January 5, 1968) was an African-American psychologist, scholar, and college president. Born in Ettrick, Virginia to Charles James and Carrie Daniel, he was the sixth of eight children.
Dr. ROBERT PRENTISS DANIEL was the son and one of eight children born to Charles James Daniel Sr. and Mrs. Carrie (Green) Daniel. In 1950, the Virginia State Board of Education elected Dr. Daniel as President of Virginia State College, where he worked until his death in 1968. Biography
The collection contains personal and business correspondence, speeches, writings, photographs and printed materials of Robert P. Daniel, the fifth president of Virginia State University. He was also involved in establishing Norfolk State University and integrating higher education in Virginia.
Feb 2, 2021 · Dr. Robert Prentiss Daniel is most known for his contributions to educational and Black psychology. His most notable work included the psychological study of African-American male.
Robert Prentiss Daniel. Born: 1902 in Ettricks, Virginia Died: 1968. Education. 1924 B.A. magna cum laude from Virginia Union University; 1928 Master’s in Education ...
Career. After teaching as a professor and serving as an administrator, he was selected in 1936 as the President of Shaw University, a historically black college in Raleigh, where he served for 13 years. From 1950, he served as the president of Virginia State College for 18 years.
Robert Prentiss Daniel was born on 2 November 1902 on the campus of Virginia State in Ettrick, Virginia. His family roots began in Louisa County, Virginia. He graduated magna cum laude as valedictorian of his class from Virginia Union University in 1924 with a B.A. in education.
