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'''Raymond Lee Lathan''' was |
'''Raymond Lee Lathan''' (1915–1996) was an American politician who served in the ]. | ||
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Lathan was born on April 4, 1915 in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/dictionary/index.asp?action=view&term_id=1941&term_type_id=1&term_type_text=People&letter=L|title=Lathan, Raymond Lee 1915|publisher=Wisconsin Historical Society|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref> He graduated from ] before attending theological seminary. He graduated from ] Theological Seminary and from Detroit School of Ministry.<ref>"Wisconsin Blue Book 1964, Biographical Sketch of Raymond Lee Lathan, pg. 54</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HcdWAAAAYAAJ&q=Raymond+Lee+Lathan%2BWisconsin&pg=PA54|title=Members of the Assembly|year=1964|publisher=Wisconsin Blue Book|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref> Lathan was pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Milwaukee and was involved in the Civil Rights Movement. He died on May 29, 1996 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<ref>'Lathan spent life searching for justice,' Eldon Knoche, |
Lathan was born on April 4, 1915, in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/dictionary/index.asp?action=view&term_id=1941&term_type_id=1&term_type_text=People&letter=L|title=Lathan, Raymond Lee 1915|publisher=Wisconsin Historical Society|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref> He graduated from ] before attending theological seminary. He graduated from ] Theological Seminary and from Detroit School of Ministry.<ref>"Wisconsin Blue Book 1964, Biographical Sketch of Raymond Lee Lathan, pg. 54</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HcdWAAAAYAAJ&q=Raymond+Lee+Lathan%2BWisconsin&pg=PA54|title=Members of the Assembly|year=1964|publisher=Wisconsin Blue Book|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref> Lathan was pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in ] and was involved in the Civil Rights Movement. He died on May 29, 1996, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<ref>'Lathan spent life searching for justice,' Eldon Knoche, ''Milwaukee Sentinel Journal,'' May 30, 1996, 7B</ref> | ||
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American politicianRaymond Lee Lathan (1915–1996) was an American politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography
Lathan was born on April 4, 1915, in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Industrial High School before attending theological seminary. He graduated from Selma University Theological Seminary and from Detroit School of Ministry. Lathan was pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Milwaukee and was involved in the Civil Rights Movement. He died on May 29, 1996, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Career
Lathan was elected to the Assembly in 1962. He was a Democrat.
References
- "Lathan, Raymond Lee 1915". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- "Wisconsin Blue Book 1964, Biographical Sketch of Raymond Lee Lathan, pg. 54
- Members of the Assembly. Wisconsin Blue Book. 1964. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- 'Lathan spent life searching for justice,' Eldon Knoche, Milwaukee Sentinel Journal, May 30, 1996, 7B
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