Northern California Black Chamber of Commerce records

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Northern California Black Chamber of Commerce records

1979-1998

https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8ww7pw4

The Northern California Black Chamber of Commerce (NCBCC) was established in Oakland, California in 1978 by the members of the United Men of Action, Inc. to promote and support black businesses and black tourism in Northern California. The Northern California Black Chamber of Commerce records consist of constitution and bylaws, meeting minutes, brochures, newsletters, and photographs of the organization and assorted conference programs and flyers related to black business.

1.5 linear feet (3 boxes + 1 oversized box)

eng, Latn

African American Museum and Library at Oakland (Oakland, Calif.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 11659918

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Wilson, Lionel J. (Lionel Joseph), 1915-1998

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Lionel Joseph Wilson (March 14, 1915 – January 23, 1998) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first black mayor of Oakland, California, serving three terms as mayor of Oakland from 1977 until 1991. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised in Oakland, he was educated in Oakland public schools, graduating from McClymonds High School. Wilson attended UC Berkeley, graduating with an A.B. in economics in 1939. During 1939 to 1943, he was a s...