Today in Wheeling History: September 14—African-American voters established “The Young Men's Atkinson Club,” a campaign club in Wheeling, with the aim of reflecting positively on the city's African-American citizens; the club's membership grew rapidly and officers were elected to drive its activities forward (1888).
On September 14, 1888, African-American voters in Wheeling formed the “The Young Men's Atkinson Club,” comprising fifty-one members initially; notable figures such as Prof. James H. Jones and Mr. F. W. Wright were involved in its organization, and permanent officers included Mr. F. W. Wright as president, H. B. Clemens as vice president, D. B. Buckner as secretary, and Ashby Jeffries as treasurer; the club aimed to reflect positively on the city's African-American citizens. The club rapidly grew to 101 members and elected officers such as G. B. Jefferson, Frank Coles, James Branson, and others during its subsequent meetings. (https://tinyurl.com/e4u6tb8e) (https://tinyurl.com/bdnkjj3j)
On September 14, 1888, African-American voters in Wheeling formed the “The Young Men's Atkinson Club,” comprising fifty-one members initially; notable figures such as Prof. James H. Jones and Mr. F. W. Wright were involved in its organization, and permanent officers included Mr. F. W. Wright as president, H. B. Clemens as vice president, D. B. Buckner as secretary, and Ashby Jeffries as treasurer; the club aimed to reflect positively on the city's African-American citizens. The club rapidly grew to 101 members and elected officers such as G. B. Jefferson, Frank Coles, James Branson, and others during its subsequent meetings. (https://tinyurl.com/e4u6tb8e) (https://tinyurl.com/bdnkjj3j)
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