William K. Marshall papers, 1974-1976 1974-1976

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William K. Marshall papers, 1974-1976 1974-1976

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The papers of William K. Marshall are those of a native Kansan who became the first African American to represent the 58th District in the Kansas State House of Representatives.

.25 linear ft (1 box)

University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Kanas Collection

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Marshall, William, 1917-1994

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William K. "Ken" Marshall was born in 1926 in Atchison, Kansas. After graduating from the Kansas Vocational School of Tailoring and Fashion Design in 1950, Marshall opened the Ken Marshall Men's Wear Tailor Shop in Topeka. In 1974, Marshall, a Democrat, was elected as the first African American to represent the 58th District in the Kansas State House of Representatives from. He served in that position until 1976. Marshall was also active in numerous organizations includi...