  This is a historical article on J. C. Corbin, a nineteenth century
mathematician and the founding president of the Historically Black University
of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. This version omits the figures that appeared in the
published edition. It also includes a lengthier bibliography and a new section
("Added after publication") which addresses some historical points. Updated the
section "Added after publication" in response to feedback from Dr. Gladys
Turner Finney.
