J. E. Mitchell

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J. E. Mitchell
Born1 August 1876
Coosa County, Alabama
Died1953
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPublisher
Known forStarting the St. Louis Argus

Joseph Everett Mitchell (1876 – 1953) was an American publisher known for his newspaper, the St. Louis Argus. It advocated for civil rights and served the blacks in St. Louis. Mitchell co-founded the Citizen's Liberty League to support African American political candidates.

Early Years and Personal Life[]

The fourth of eight children, Mitchell was born on August 1, 1876, in Coosa County, Alabama, to a farming family. As a child, he often worked in his father's sawmill. In 1898, he joined the United States Army and served with the 24th Infantry Regiment. In 1901 he married Mattie E. Thomas. In 1904, they settled in St. Louis, Missouri.

Career[]

In 1906, Mitchell formed an insurance company, the .[1] In April 1912, Mitchell, along with his brother William, began the St. Louis Argus. Mitchell served as publisher and managing editor and his brother served as the business manager.[2]

Honors[]

Mitchell was enshrined in the National Newspaper Publishers Association in 1978.

References[]

  1. ^ The Black Press Archives: J.E. Mitchell. Call and Post: 3B. March 20, 1982
  2. ^ Greene, Debra Foster (2006). ""Just Enough of Everything": The St. Louis Argus—An African American Newspaper and Publishing Company in Its First Decade" (PDF). Business History Conference. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
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