Background
Kelly, Alfred Hinsey was born on June 23, 1907 in Pekin, Illinois, United States. Son of Raymond Ransom and Bessie Mae (Case) Kelly.
Kelly, Alfred Hinsey was born on June 23, 1907 in Pekin, Illinois, United States. Son of Raymond Ransom and Bessie Mae (Case) Kelly.
Bachelor of Philosophy Chicago, 1931, Master of Arts, 1934, Doctor of Philosophy, 1938.
Member faculty Wayne State University, Detroit, 1935-1976, professor of history, department chairman, 1952-1974 acting dean graduate studies, to 1976. Technical advisor preparation Supreme Court brief Brown versus Board, North.A.A.C.P., 1953. Appointed to Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise, 1970.
Michigan co-chairman Volunteers for Stevenson, 1952, Detroit chairman, 1956.
Member faculty Wayne State University, Detroit, 1935-1976, professor of history, department chairman, 1952-1974 acting dean graduate studies, to 1976. Technical advisor preparation Supreme Court brief Brown versus Board, North.A.A.C.P., 1953. Served to Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946.
Member American, Southern history associations, Organisation American Historians.
Club: Orpheus (Detroit).
Married Emily May Peterson, September 22, 1935. Children: Elizabeth Marie (Mistress Donald Breneau), Virginia Jayne, Alfred Herbert.