Robert Lee Vann
N 40° 26.811 W 079° 58.058
17T E 587546 N 4477866
Get a "twofer" by learning about journalists Robert Lee Vann and Frank Bolden, who both have markers here along Centre Avenue in the Hill District.
Waymark Code: WMYYP
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2006
Views: 33
Marker Text:
Publisher & editor of the Pittsburgh Courier, 1910-40. He built it into a preeminent Black weekly, a strong voice for civil rights & economic empowerment. It had its headquarters here. Vann was special assistant to the U.S. Attorney General, 1933-35.
Marker Name: Robert Lee Vann
County: Allegheny
Date Dedicated: 07/13/1997
Marker Type: City
Location: Corner of Center Ave. & Frances St.
Category: African American, Professions & Vocations, Government & Politics, Publishing
Website: Not listed
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