Barnett, Welton
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A native of Arkansas, Welton Barnett, was the youngest African American newspaper publisher in Toledo, publishing the Toledo Script from 1945 until 1954. Also, while in Toledo, Mr. Barnett promoted local and regional music groups to his friend Lionel Hampton. Mr. Barnett moved on to Los Angeles to publish the Golden West magazine. He died on June 25, 1994 in the Detroit, Michigan area.
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TLCPLKriner, Helene BToledo Lucas County Public Library