Myers, William M. S., 1914-1995.

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Born in South Carolina, William Moses Samuel "Red" Myers moved to Indianapolis as a child. Over the course of his life, Myers held a number of jobs, including service in the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Indiana State Guard, and the Indianapolis Fire Department. He later worked for Indiana National Bank and as a realtor. Myers was a member of numerous professional and civic organizations, received many awards for his service, and was the first African American president of the Optimist Club of Indianapolis.

From the description of Papers, 1926-1995, bulk 1940s, 1970-1995. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 44410633

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creatorOf Myers, William M. S., 1914-1995. Papers, 1926-1995, bulk 1940s, 1970-1995. Indiana Historical Society Library
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Indiana--Indianapolis
Indianapolis (Ind.)
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Education
African American Baptists
African American civic leaders
African American fire fighters
African American freemasons
African American poets
African American real estate agents
African Americans
Bank tellers
Charities, Medical
Church records and registers
Libraries
Older people
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Birth 1914

Death 1995

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