Cole, I. Willis, 1887-1950
- Authoritative Name:
- Cole, I. Willis, 1887-1950
- Biography:
- Militant editor and sole owner of The Louisville Leader and I. Willis Cole Publishing Co. (1917-1950). A race paper boasting, "We print your news, we employ your people, we champion your cause." Cole wielded power of the press to combat racism. A noted business and civic leader, devout churchman, and inductee of the National Negro Press Hall of Fame. (from Kentucky Historical Society Marker Database, via WWW 1 July 2008)
- Associated Subjects:
- Cole, I. Willis, 1887-1950
- Archival Collections And Reference Resources:
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Oral history interview with Charles H. Parrish, Jr.
- Creator:
- Parrish, Charles Henry, 1899-
Cox, Dwayne, 1950-
Morison, William James, 1943- - Date of Original:
- 1976
- Collection:
- African American Oral History Collection
- Contributing Institution:
- University of Louisville. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections
Oral history interview with William Ealy
- Creator:
- Ealy, William J.
Cox, Dwayne, 1950- - Date of Original:
- 1977-08
- Collection:
- African American Oral History Collection
- Contributing Institution:
- University of Louisville. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections