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Title
Frederick M. Roberts, Los Angeles, 1920-1940
Alternative Title
Framed portraits of African American leaders in Los Angeles
Date Created and/or Issued
[1920-1940]
1920/1940
Contributing Institution
UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
Rights Information
spec-coll@library.ucla.edu
Description
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.
Studio portrait of Frederick M. Roberts, wearing a plaid suit with his hands in pockets.
Written on back of photo: Frederick M Roberts
Type
image
Identifier
uclalsc_1889_b16_f02_007a.tif
ark:/21198/z1s770fx
Subject
African American journalists
African American politicians
African American businesspeople
Roberts, Frederick M., 1879-1953
Source
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
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