Biography · Civil Rights & Community
J. Finley Wilson
1881–1952
United States
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James Finley Wilson (August 28, 1881 – February 18, 1952) was a newspaperman, leader of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World. held appointed public office, and was an influential community leader among African Americans. Emory Libraries have several photographs of him.
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