Excerpt from Studies in Social Economics, Vol. 1: Industrial Conditions Among Negroes in St. Louis
About two years ago the Committee on Social Service among the colored people, came to the conclusion that a thorough investigation of the industrial situation of their race in St. Louis was the first step in a constructive program of local race betterment. After an unsuccessful attempt on their own part, they appealed to the School of Social Economy. The result of a conference was to turn the question over to the author as a subject for investigation. However, this work has not been undertaken merely for purposes of research, but that it might be of practical value to the colored race here in St. Louis. This purpose has always been foremost in the mind of the author.
Great thanks and credit are due to the Social Service League among the colored people, especially its officers during the past two years, and to hundreds of colored men and women in every station in life. The author wishes to thank Dr. Geo. B. Mangold, and research students who at various times aided the author. The greatest debt of thanks, which the author sincerely acknowledges, is to Dr. Chas. E. Persons, Associate Director. He has given invaluable help, wise counsel, and continued inspiration, without which the work would hardly have been completed. If any errors appear, as undoubtedly there will, let the reader remember that this is the author's maiden effort in the field of research. It is the earnest hope that the thesis will be of service to colored people in St. Louis, and constitute an acceptable addition to the rapidly growing body of material on the urban negro problem.
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