(1893-1983)
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Born in Spencer, Indiana, on August 13, 1893,
was graduated from Kokomo, Indiana High School in 1910 and entered
the University of Indiana the same year. After leaving school, he
pursued a Journalistic career in various cities throughout the
country until World War I.
Aside from his success as a Journalist, Brother
Irvin was a pioneer in promoting basketball and track athletics in
the small town schools of Indiana. He was an active member of the
Methodist Church of Chicago and a member of the Masonic and Odd
Fellows Lodges. He organized and operated the Afro-American
Manufacturing Company in Chicago, which produced novelties,
candies, and specialties. |
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