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Nelson Caeser Crews

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Nelson Caeser Crews (1866–1923) was an American public official, newspaper publisher, and community leader in Kansas City, Missouri.[1][2] Kansas City newspaper The Rising Son lauded him along with other leading figures.[3]

Crews' brother James was the first African American mail carrier in Kansas City.[2]

A park square and tennis courts are named for him.

References

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  1. ^ "Biography of Nelson C. Crews (1866-1923) and James Crews (1859-1946), Civil Rights Pioneers | KC History". kchistory.org.
  2. ^ a b "Nelson and James Crews". The Pendergast Years. August 11, 2017.
  3. ^ "30 Mar 1907, Page 1 - The Rising Son at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com.