Charles Heard Matthews was a prominent attorney in Los Angeles who served on numerous boards including Golden State and Liberty Savings. He was the younger brother of Miriam Matthews. Frederick Madison Roberts was a newspaper owner and editor, educator, and business owner. He was also the first African American elected to the California State Assembly. Roberts was a great-grandson of Sally Hemings and President Thomas Jefferson. Paul Williams was an African American architect who designed almost 2,000 homes in the Los Angeles area. He worked for wealthy celebrity clients, but also designed affordable homes, public housing, and civic, commercial, and institutional buildings. His works exhibit elegant composition and perfect proportion. From left: Charles H. Matthews, Paul R. Williams, and Frederick M. Roberts at wedding reception of Paul Williams' eldest daughter, Marilyn Williams, and Elbert Hudson . Written on back of photo: From left: Charles H. Matthews, Attorney at Law, Paul R. Williams, A.I.A. (architect) Frederick M. Roberts, Calif. Assemblyman 1918-1934. At wedding reception of Mr. Williams' elder daughter, Marilyn and Ebert Hudson. Photo by Earl Griffin.
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African American civic leaders African American architects African American families Roberts, Frederick Madison, 1879-1952 Matthews, Charles H. (Charles Hearde), 1906-1985 Williams, Paul R., 1894-1980
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