Background
Edwards, Gilbert Franklin was born on June 2, 1915 in Charleton, South Carolina, United States.
Edwards, Gilbert Franklin was born on June 2, 1915 in Charleton, South Carolina, United States.
AB, Fisk University, 1936. Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1952.
Teacher social studies Fessenden (Florida) Academy, 1937-1939. Member faculty Howard University, Washington, since 1941, professor sociology, since 1960. Visiting teacher Washington University, St. Louis, summer 1954, Harvard, summer 1967, 68.
Consultant in field, since 1961. Public member National Capital Planning Commission, 1965-1971.
Member American Sociological Association, White House History Association (director since 1979), Eastern Social Society, Population Association American, Phi Beta Kappa (alumni member).
Son of Gilbert Franklin and Bertha (Allen) E. M. Peggy Jarvis Park, September 8, 1946. 1 daughter, Donalee Marie.