J. R. E. Lee

For other people named John Lee, see John Lee (disambiguation).
Lee in 1933

John Robert Edward Lee Sr. (January 26, 1864 – April 6, 1944)[1][2] was an early leader in African-American education. He served as the third President of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, a historically black college, from 1924 to 1944.[3]

  1. ^ Hardman, Peggy. "Lee, John Robert Edward". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  2. ^ Neyland, Leedell W. (January 1962). "The Educational Leadership of J.R.E. Lee". Negro History Bulletin. 25: 75–78.
  3. ^ "About The University". Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.