Robert S. Abbott

CTL-E-0101 · Person · journalist · 1900s–1930s

Verified evidence grade of this record

Founder of the Chicago Defender newspaper.

The record

Also known as: Robert Sengstacke Abbott

Relationships

First Bud Billiken Parade — initiated
Robert S. Abbott, founder of the Chicago Defender, launched the Bud Billiken Parade on August 11, 1929.
First Issue of the Chicago Defender — initiated
Robert Sengstacke Abbott published the first issue of the Chicago Defender in May 1905.

Referenced by

Chicago Defender — founded by → this record
John H. Sengstacke — related to → this record

Sources

Chicago Defender archives (primary source)
Encyclopedia of Chicago (Chicago History Museum)

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