J. Finley Wilson | |
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Born | August 28, 1881 Nashville, Tennessee |
Died | February 18, 1952 |
Occupation(s) | Newspaper editor and owner, activist, leader of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World |
James Finley Wilson (August 28, 1881 – February 18, 1952)[1] was a newspaperman, leader of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World.[2] held appointed public office, and was an influential community leader among African Americans.[3] Emory Libraries have several photographs of him.[4][5]