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March 17, 1962
The Atlanta Inquirer
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
The NAACP branch in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, dormant since 1956, was revived on February 27 with 61 members, led by Rev. Arthur Jelks, aiming to enlist 1,000 members.
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Dead NAACP Unit Revived In Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. - The branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in this capital city, dormant since 1956, was revived last week.
At the instance of Gloster B. Current, NAACP director of branches, a meeting was held here on February 27 at which time the Baton Rouge branch was reorganized, with 41 persons renewing memberships; and 20 persons joining for the first time.
Assisting Mr. Current in reorganizing the branch was Clarence Laws, NAACP regional secretary.
The new branch, headed by Rev. Arthur Jelks, onetime president of the Association's unit in Cairo, Illinois, and Evansville, Indiana, immediately made plans for a campaign to enlist 1,000 members.
BATON ROUGE, La. - The branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in this capital city, dormant since 1956, was revived last week.
At the instance of Gloster B. Current, NAACP director of branches, a meeting was held here on February 27 at which time the Baton Rouge branch was reorganized, with 41 persons renewing memberships; and 20 persons joining for the first time.
Assisting Mr. Current in reorganizing the branch was Clarence Laws, NAACP regional secretary.
The new branch, headed by Rev. Arthur Jelks, onetime president of the Association's unit in Cairo, Illinois, and Evansville, Indiana, immediately made plans for a campaign to enlist 1,000 members.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Naacp Revival
Baton Rouge Branch
Civil Rights Organization
Membership Campaign
What entities or persons were involved?
Gloster B. Current
Clarence Laws
Rev. Arthur Jelks
Where did it happen?
Baton Rouge, La.
Story Details
Key Persons
Gloster B. Current
Clarence Laws
Rev. Arthur Jelks
Location
Baton Rouge, La.
Event Date
February 27
Story Details
The dormant NAACP branch in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, inactive since 1956, was revived on February 27 with 41 members renewing and 20 joining for the first time, assisted by Gloster B. Current and Clarence Laws, and headed by Rev. Arthur Jelks, who planned a campaign for 1,000 members.