Jackson, Perry B. (Perry Brooks), 1896-

Ohio's first Black judge. He was extremely active in Cleveland civic, religious, and educational organizations.

From the description of Papers, 1879-1973. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 17644906

For a biographical sketch of Judge Perry Brooks Jackson, see the register to MS. 3581 Perry Brooks Jackson Papers, Western Reserve Historical Society.

From the description of Perry Brooks Jackson papers, series II, 1896-1986. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 42748236

Perry Brooks Jackson (1896-1986) was a native of Zanesville, Ohio, who moved to Cleveland in 1914. He was Ohio's first African American judge. After graduating from the Law School of Western Reserve University in 1922, he became involved in politics and by 1929, began his career in public service when he was elected state representative to the 88th Ohio General Assembly.

Jackson's judicial career began in 1942 when he was appointed by Governor John W. Bricker to an unexpired term on the Municipal Court Bench. In 1946, he was elected to the bench and continued to serve there, and later in the Court of Common Pleas, until 1972.

Jackson served on over 25 boards and committees of either a civic, religious, educational, or professional nature. As a result of his achievements and public service, he received several awards.

click here to view the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History entry for Perry B. Jackson

From the guide to the Perry B. Jackson Papers, Series II, 1896-1986, (Western Reserve Historical Society)

Perry Brooks Jackson (1896-1986) was a native of Zanesville, Ohio, who moved to Cleveland in 1914. He was Ohio's first African American judge. After graduating from the Law School of Western Reserve University in 1922, he became involved in politics and by 1929, began his career in public service when he was elected state representative to the 88th Ohio General Assembly.

Jackson's judicial career began in 1942 when he was appointed by Governor John W. Bricker to an unexpired term on the Municipal Court Bench. In 1946, he was elected to the bench and continued to serve there, and later in the Court of Common Pleas, until 1972.

Jackson served on over 25 boards and committees of either a civic, religious, educational, or professional nature. As a result of his achievements and public service, he received several awards.

click here to view the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History entry for Perry B. Jackson

From the guide to the Perry B. Jackson Photographs, Series II, 1900-1986, (Western Reserve Historical Society)

click here to view the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History entry for Perry B. Jackson

Perry Brooks Jackson (1896-1986) was a native of Zanesville, Ohio, who moved to Cleveland in 1914. He was Ohio's first African American judge. After graduating from the Law School of Western Reserve University in 1922, he became involved in politics and by 1929, began his career in public service when he was elected state representative to the 88th Ohio General Assembly.

Jackson's judicial career began in 1942 when he was appointed by Governor John W. Bricker to an unexpired term on the Municipal Court Bench. In 1946, he was elected to the bench and continued to serve there, and later in the Court of Common Pleas, until 1972.

Jackson served on over 25 boards and committees of either a civic, religious, educational, or professional nature. As a result of his achievements and public service, he received several awards.

From the guide to the Perry B. Jackson Papers, 1879-1973, (Western Reserve Historical Society)

click here to view the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History entry for Perry B. Jackson

Perry Brooks Jackson (1896-1986) was a native of Zanesville, Ohio, who moved to Cleveland in 1914. He was Ohio's first African American judge. After graduating from the Law School of Western Reserve University in 1922, he became involved in politics and by 1929, began his career in public service when he was elected state representative to the 88th Ohio General Assembly.

Jackson's judicial career began in 1942 when he was appointed by Governor John W. Bricker to an unexpired term on the Municipal Court Bench. In 1946, he was elected to the bench and continued to serve there, and later in the Court of Common Pleas, until 1972.

Jackson served on over 25 boards and committees of either a civic, religious, educational, or professional nature. As a result of his achievements and public service, he received several awards.

From the guide to the Perry B. Jackson Photographs, 1900-1970, (Western Reserve Historical Society)