Southern Sociological Society

The Southern Sociological Society was founded (as the Southeastern Sociological Society) at meetings held at UT on April 20, 1935. William E. Cole, UT sociology professor, who had long advocated such an association, was in charge of the gathering of leading sociologists of the area. Dr. E. T. Krueger of Vanderbilt was elected the first president, with Dr. Cole being named a vice president.

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  • Title Southern Sociological Society
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  • Keywords Southern Sociological Society
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date July 24, 2025
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  • Date of Last Update October 16, 2018