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Genealogical Documents - Newspapers (Historical)
Historical (1800s to 1980s) print and video stories featuring family members. For current media coverage, please visit our media section.
Example Newspaper Document
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"Atlas Reunion Held Here"
by Unknown
East Carroll Delta News, December 7, 1972
Article on the family reunion in Lake Providence, LA
King Atlas, Jr. Line
"Oak Grove"
by Unknown
Chicago Defender, October 24, 1942
Brief on Odessa (Rosby) Langworthy and son, Odell Rosby, moving to TX
East Carroll Parish, LA Banner Democrat,
by Unknown
October 22, 1892
Profile on King Atlas, Jr.
"Tuskegee Alumni Map $10,000 Endowment Plan"
by Unknown
Chicago Defender, August 25, 1934
During the 10th Annual Convention of Tuskegee Alumni, King D. Atlas, of Chicago, IL participated in discussion regarding establishing a school of Aviation at Tuskegee Institute (University). 6 years later, this school would graduate it's first class and who would go on to become the famed Tuskegee Airmen.
Photo Standalone
by Unknown
Chicago Defender, February 24, 1962
Greater St. John's AME Church of Chicago, IL celebrates their Mother's Day festivities. King D. Atlas, of Chicago, IL, was on hand as an official.
Chicago Defender, Compiled Articles - Marvaleen Atlas
Los Angeles Sentinel, Compiled Articles - Lawrence Atlas
"Miss Regina Singleton is Graduate Advisor" -
by Unknown
Chicago Defender, October 16, 1969
Article regarding Regina (Singleton) Hillman-Durr's selection as a graduate advisor at George Williams College.
Los Angeles Sentinel, Compiled Articles - William Steven Atlas, IV Line
Source Information:
- Articles obtained through Google Books, Chicago Defender and Los Angeles Sentinel via ProQuest Historical Black Newspapers, family members, and the East Carroll Parish, LA Library
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