Pre-dedication banquet for the dedication of Frederick Roberts Park in his honor, Los Angeles, 1957

Title: Pre-dedication banquet for the dedication of Frederick Roberts Park in his honor, Los Angeles, 1957
Alternative title: Dedication of Frederick Roberts Park in his honor
Date Created: May 20, 1957
Date: 1957-05-20
Collection: Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
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Description: Pre dedication banquet to celebrate the dedication of Frederick Roberts Park, with Pearl Hinds Roberts, his wife (seated, 2nd from right). About 42 people are grouped around the table for a group portrait. The location might be the home of Frederick and Pearl Roberts.
Frederick Madison Roberts was a newspaper owner and editor, educator, and business owner. He was also the first African American elected to the California State Assembly. Roberts was a great-grandson of Sally Hemings and President Thomas Jefferson.