Roscoe Conkling Bruce | |
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| Born | 21 April 1879 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | 16 August 1950 (aged 71) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Educator |
| Known for | Emphasis on industrial training for African Americans |
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Roscoe Conkling Bruce, Senior (21 April 1879 – 16 August 1950) was an African-American educator who was known for stressing the value of practical industrial and business skills as opposed to academic disciplines. Later he administered the Dunbar Apartments housing complex in Harlem, New York City, and was editor in chief of the Harriet Tubman Publishing Company.