Lester A. Walton papers, 1935-1946

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Lester A. Walton papers, 1935-1946

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Relates to his ministerial duties as United States Minister to Liberia, from 1935 to 1946

0.2 linear ft. (1 wallet)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Walton, Lester A., 1882-1965

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Lester Aglar Walton enjoyed a multi-faceted career in the entertainment field, as a journalist, American ambassador to Liberia, and civic leader. Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1882 he was awarded three honorary degrees: Master of Arts from Lincoln University in Chester, Pa. (1927), LL. D. from Wilberforce University (1945), and the University of Liberia (1958). Walton began his journalistic career with the "St. Louis Star" in 1902, later wrote for the "New Y...