Gibson, Kenneth A.

Dates:
Active 1970
Active 1986

Biographical notes:

Kenneth A. Gibson served as Mayor of Newark (N.J.) from 1970 through 1986. He was the first African American elected mayor of any major Northeastern U.S. city.

From the description of Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Collection, ca.1970-ca.1986. (Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library). WorldCat record id: 649441135

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Subjects:

  • Advertising, political
  • African American politicians
  • African Americans
  • Municipal government
  • Politics, Practical
  • Radio advertising
  • Television advertising

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Places:

  • New Jersey--Newark (as recorded)
  • New Jersey (as recorded)
  • Newark (N.J.) (as recorded)

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