Photograph copy the Humanitarian award given to Paul R. Williams, and Claude Hudson by the 2Y8 senior Raggers guild with the seal of the city of Los Angeles at the top and the seal of the city and signature of mayor Tom Bradley at the bottom. The award is dated March 23, 1975. 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. Written on back of photo: L.A. City Council Resolution Honoring Paul R. Williams upon his retirement from the board of the Municipal Art Commissioner's in June 1965
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African American civic leaders African American architects Los Angeles (Calif.) City Council Williams, Paul R., 1894-1980
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