Alta Cousins, 1884-1971 / Charles Lilburn Cousins, 1881-1962
Summary
Alta Cousins worked as a community activist and was respected by all who knew her. She and her husband were married sixty years. Ms. Cousins became one of the original inductees in 1973.
Her husband Charles Lilburn Cousins served as a Pullman porter on Western railroads for 35 years. He also worked as realtor, builder, and counselor to many young African American businessmen, in addition to being a philanthropist. Like his wife Alta, Charles Cousins was one of the original inductees in 1973.
Is Part Of
Blacks in Colorado Hall of Fame Collection
Subject
Cousins, Alta, 1884-1971; Cousins, Charles Lilburn, 1881-1962
Geographic Area
Denver (Colo.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Photo is not dated. Photographer is unknown.
Rights Contact Information
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