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Capers, Jean Murrell 1955

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Nehez, Bill

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Jean Murrell Capers was the first black woman elected to Cleveland city council in 1949 where she served 5 terms. She was appointed Cleveland Municipal Court judge from 1977-1986. In this photo councilwoman Capers speaks at fluoride hearing.
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  1. African Americans
  2. Cleveland
  3. Ohio
  4. Photographs

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