Jones, J. Richardson, 1901-1948.

The footage contained within this collection are film clips from Parade of Progress of Colored Atlanta commissioned by Eugene M. Martin 1888-1969) and produced by J. Richardson Jones (c. 1901-1948). "Eugene M. Martin, the Executive Secretary of Atlanta Life Insurance, commissioned Jones to produce a newsreel advertising the black-owned company to prospective employees and clients." In 1939, the newsreel premiered in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1942, Jones produced a two-hour sequel featuring successful African-Americans in the United States. Jones also wrote for the Atlanta Daily World and other African-American periodicals.

From the description of Parade of Progress of Colored Atlanta Film, 1938. (Atlanta History Center). WorldCat record id: 469815848