Wilbert Aloysius Herman Rose

Queen of Heaven Cenetery, Mount St. John-Bergamo, Dayton, Ohio Brother Al Rose, professor at University of Dayton OH USA Author of several books on Ohio Government and World Geopolitics

Wilbert Aloysius Herman Rose received a BA degree in Political Science from the University of Dayton in 1937 and MA in Political Science from Western Reserve University. In 1945 Brother Albert H. Rose came to the University of Dayton, where he established the Political Science Department. He served as Chair of the Department from 1945-1965 and retired from the university in 1979. Brother Al lectured widely and was the author of several books on Ohio Government and World Geopolitics. They may be found in the Library of Congress and several Universities. Albert Henry Rose: 6 works in 13 publications in 1 language and 362 library holdings. He authored the following books and publications: “Ohio Government, State and Local”, 1953, Author: Rose, Albert H. 1966, 590 pages, University of Dayton Press, 3rd edition, ASIN: B0006BNMAI Dubuque, Iowa, Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co. [1974] 4th edition 1971, Saint Louis, Educational Publishers [1953] Sesqui-centennial edition 6 editions published between 1953 and 1974 in English and held by 218 libraries worldwide In 1964 Brother Al completed the third edition of “Ohio Government, State and Local”. It is in use at eight Ohio Universities as a text and source book. This work is listed by the Legislative Reference Service at the Library of Congress as the standard reference on this topic. Brother Al has been the university’s representative on the special committee for urban renewal since its founding. He is presently working on a research project on problems of urban areas with emphasis on the role of the Church in the inner city. “The State and Local Government of Ohio”, 1961, Author: Rose, Albert H. 496 pages, University of Dayton Press, 2nd edition, ASIN: B0007EBY3G 2 editions published between 1960 and 1961 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide “A Geography of International Relations”, 1963 and 1965, Author: Rose, Albert H. 773 pages, Publisher: University of Dayton Press, ASIN: B0007ENDUS 2 editions published between 1963 and 1965 in English and held by 65 libraries worldwide

Some Universities chose this publication as a required text for advanced courses. Brother Al won the top University of Dayton Alumni Award for this publication as the greatest contribution to the academic life and prestige of the university in 1964. “Ohio Government, State and Local”: Supplement, 1971, Author: Rose, Albert H.                           28 pages, University of Dayton Press, ASIN: B0007AED6A                                                          

“Our Constitutional Heritage: Third Century”, 1987, Author: Rose, Albert H.                                 74 pages, University of Dayton Press, ASIN: B0006EOST4                                                            1 edition published in 1987 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide

The Brother Albert H. Rose, S.M. Award of Excellence is awarded each academic year to an outstanding senior in Political Science. The Award was donated by 1965 University of Dayton graduate, Joseph Zusman, in honor of the department's first chair.

I remember hearing about Brother Al teaching in Stockton, California, and we got an occasional card from him.  Then he finally retuned to Dayton. Brother Lou got Prather and me football tickets on the 50-yard line to watch the University of Dayton football team.   Surrounding us at our seats were many important people, including football stars. Brother Lou's room, in the building facing the stadium, gave him the opportunity to watch the game from his window.  He would invite close members of the family to watch with him.   I was always so proud to tell people that I had 2 uncles who were important Professors at the University of Dayton. Mary Rita Malott

Our family went to one of Brother Al’s lectures in the auditorium of Beavercreek High School in the mid 1950’s.  It was packed. Brother Al lectured on the dangers of communism and how Russia could infiltrate the United States and the consequences.  It was referred to as the Cold War.  It was quite scary to think that we could ever come under communist rule.  He talked about the John Birch Society, the KGB, the military and many communist organizations.  It was so interesting, informative and frightening.    I was proud to say that he was my great uncle. Kathleen Rose Puckett Brother Al taught in Marianist high schools in California, before he returned to Ohio, where he became a Professor at the University of Dayton.