Dominion Robert Glass

Dominion Robert Glass (April 19, 1892 — October 8, 1968) was an African-American educator, academic administrator, and college president. He was the president of Texas College, a historically black college in Tyler, Texas, from 1931 until 1961. He also went by the name D. R. Glass.

Early life and education Dominion Robert Glass was born in Houston County, Georgia, on April 19, 1892. His mother, Minnie (née Callaway), was a homemaker, and his father, Benjamin Glass, was a preacher. Glass was able to gain various accreditations for the school during his tenure including the Texas Education Agency (as a "Standard Senior College"), and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (as "A" rated). He is the namesake of the D.R. Glass Library at Texas College; the building listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2007.

Personal life From May 28, 1923, until June 23, 1932, Glass was married to Myrtle Van Sweatt, which ended with her death. His second wife died on May 2, 1999, many years after his death.