Robert E. Clay
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BornJune 25, 1875
Bristol, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJune 23, 1961 (aged 85)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
AlmamaterTennessee State University
OccupationEducator
Robert E. Clay | |
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Clay in 1942 | |
| Born | June 25, 1875 Bristol, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | June 23, 1961 (aged 85) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Tennessee State University |
| Occupation | Educator |
| Spouse | Obelia M. Goins |
| Children | 1 son |
Robert Edward Clay (June 25, 1875 – June 23, 1961) was an American educator. He was the state agent for Rosenwald schools in Tennessee and the director of the Sunday School at Tennessee State University. He is the namesake of the R. E. Clay Education Building on the TSU campus.
Clay was born on June 25, 1875, in Bristol, Virginia.[1][2] He received a bachelor of science degree from Tennessee A & I State College (later known as Tennessee State University) in 1932.[2]
