Title

Painting of George L. Vaughn, Missouri Historical Society Collections, 2018-059-0001

Description

In George L. Vaughn’s 45-year law career in Mill Creek, he distinguished himself as a staunch defender of the rights of African Americans. He is best known for bringing Shelley v. Kraemer before the Supreme Court, successfully arguing against racially-restrictive housing covenants that locked black people out of “white” neighborhoods. He also served as the first editor of the St. Louis Argus and first president of the Mound City Bar Association.

Subject

St. Louis History

Black and African American History

Mill Creek Valley Neighborhood

Neighborhood History

African American and Black Rights

George L. Vaughn

African American and Black Lawyers

Law History

Shelley v. Kraemer

Racially Restrictive Covenants

St. Louis Argus

Mound City Bar Association

Source

https://mohistory.org/collections/item/2018-059-0001