John B. Coleman

CTL-E-4162 · Person · other · 1950s-1990s

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Houston civic leader recognized in a 1998 Congressional Record tribute as among KCOH's original owners, alongside Judson Robinson Jr., Travis Gardner, Skipper Lee Frazier, and Michael Petrizzo.

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Also known as: Dr. John B. Coleman

Relationships

KCOH Houston — affiliated with
Dr. John B. Coleman was among KCOH's original owners.

Sources

Congress.gov — Congressional Record Vol. 144: KCOH 46th Anniversary tribute (1998) (primary source)

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