Willie Lee Glass

Willie Lee Campbell Glass (August 24, 1910 – May 2, 1999) was an African-American academic.[1][2]

Early life and education

Glass was born on 24 August 1910 in Nacogdoches, Texas.[1] Her father, Edward John Campbell, was a principal of a segregated school in Nacogdoches.[1] She was educated at Prairie View A & M College.[1]

Career

During her career, Glass headed Texas Education Agency.[1] She was a co-founder of Top Teens of America.[3]

Recognition
  • Texas Women's Hall of Fame[3]
  • Willie Lee Glass Community Development Services Center at Texas College, Tyler is named after her[4]
  • "In Memory of Willie Lee Campbell Glass," Senate Resolution No. 890, May 7, 1999[5]

Further reading
  • A Psalm of Life: The Story of a Woman Whose Life Made a Difference, Willie Lee Campbell Glass (1998) by Patsy Spurrier Hallman

References
  1. "Campbell Glass, Willie Lee Dorothy". Iowa State University Biographical Dictionary. 30 July 2021.
  2. "Legacy of Willie Lee Glass still felt in Tyler, nationally".
  3. "Willie Lee Glass - Texas Woman's University".
  4. "TSHA | Glass, Willie Lee Dorothy Campbell".
  5. "76(R) SR 890 Enrolled version - Bill Text".
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