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Title
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Judge is Found Dead in His Home
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Description
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Judge Cordell D. Meeks, Jr., who served on the Wyandotte County District Court was found dead on June 28, 2006. His father, Cordell D. Meeks, Sr., was the first African-American District court judge in Kansas. Cordell Meeks, Jr., served on the boards of numerous groups and civic organizations. "In 1999 he became the first African-American to serve on the board of the Truman Museum, a position he considered an honor because his father had been a friend of the president. In 2001 he was elected president of the American Lung Association." Includes his picture.
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Date
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2006-06-29
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Harry Truman's Hat Tip at ''The Top Hat'' Changed My Life
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Description
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Autobiographical article by JoeLouis Mattox. He met Harry Truman when 16 years old while working at the Caruthersville, Missouri cafe called "The Top Hat". Truman encouraged him to go to Lincoln University in Jefferson City which Mattox eventually did. He later moved to Independence, Missouri and took a job with the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority. He helped in urban renewal and public housing for areas close to the Truman Library including an area called "The Neck" and in the article Mr. Mattox reflects on the conditions and people in this area. He states that the Northwest Parkway Renewal Area project was successful.
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Date
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2005
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
