Obituaries Related to "Proctor" from New York Times Archive
Barbara Gardner Proctor, Barrier-Breaking Ad Executive, Dies at 86
After growing up poor in North Carolina, she opened, in Chicago, what is believed to be the first advertising agency founded by a black woman.
Barbara Gardner Proctor, Barrier-Breaking Ad Executive, Dies at 86
After growing up poor in North Carolina, she opened, in Chicago, what is believed to be the first advertising agency founded by a black woman.
Funeral Service for Proctor
Funeral service held for Rev Dr Samuel DeWitt Proctor at Abyssinian Baptist Church, Harlem; Proctor died on May 22 at age 75 (S)
Samuel Proctor, 75, Dies; Led Abyssinian Baptist Church
Rev Dr Samuel DeWitt Proctor, former Abyssinian Baptist Church, Harlem, pastor, dies at age 75 (M)x
James Proctor Dead at 76; Film and Stage Press Agent
James D. Proctor, a longtime theater and motion-picture press agent who was involved in civil libertarian causes, died on Feb. 4 after a long illness. He was 76 years old.
Barbara Gardner Proctor, Barrier-Breaking Ad Executive, Dies at 86
After growing up poor in North Carolina, she opened, in Chicago, what is believed to be the first advertising agency founded by a black woman.
Funeral Service for Proctor
Funeral service held for Rev Dr Samuel DeWitt Proctor at Abyssinian Baptist Church, Harlem; Proctor died on May 22 at age 75 (S)
Samuel Proctor, 75, Dies; Led Abyssinian Baptist Church
Rev Dr Samuel DeWitt Proctor, former Abyssinian Baptist Church, Harlem, pastor, dies at age 75 (M)x
James Proctor Dead at 76; Film and Stage Press Agent
James D. Proctor, a longtime theater and motion-picture press agent who was involved in civil libertarian causes, died on Feb. 4 after a long illness. He was 76 years old.
Barbara Gardner Proctor, Barrier-Breaking Ad Executive, Dies at 86
After growing up poor in North Carolina, she opened, in Chicago, what is believed to be the first advertising agency founded by a black woman.
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