Civil Rights Activist Author / Alice Allison Dunnigan 1906-1983

Civil Rights Activist Author / Alice Allison Dunnigan 1906-1983 (HM2BEM)

Location: Russellville, KY 42276 Logan County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 50.716', W 86° 53.26'

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Civil Rights Activist Author

In 1948, Alice Dunnigan was first black reporter on campaign trail with a president—Truman. Under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, she was member of President's Committee on Equal Opportunity. Author of: A Black Woman's Experience—From Schoolhouse to White House (1974) and The Fascinating Story of Black Kentuckians: Their Heritage and Traditions (1982).    Over.

Alice Allison Dunnigan 1906-1983


Born near Russellville, Logan Co., the granddaughter of slaves, Alice Dunnigan gained recognition as a journalist and civil rights leader. During an 18-year teaching career, she also wrote for African American newspapers and continued her education. Based in Washington, D.C., in 1940s, she reported on government at the highest levels.
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HM NumberHM2BEM
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Year Placed1995
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
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Date Added Sunday, September 16th, 2018 at 8:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 510015 N 4077713
Decimal Degrees36.84526667, -86.88766667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 50.716', W 86° 53.26'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 50' 42.96" N, 86° 53' 15.6" W
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Area Code(s)270
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1 N Main St, Russellville KY 42276, US
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