Corinne Harvey Jackson Jones (1897-1991) was an African-American community leader who served as director of the City of Pensacola's Fricker Recreation Center for many years. The Corinne Jones Center and its replacement the Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Community Center were named for her.
Corinne Jones | |
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Born | September 1, 1897 |
Died | November 30, 1991 |
Spouse | Scott Crothwaite Jones |
Parents | William & Secelia Jackson |
Children | Sybil, Scott Jr., Corinne, Rita |
She was the mother of Pensacola City Councilwoman Rita Jones.
ReferencesEdit
- "A Commemoration of a Legend and Servant of the People." New American Press, February 23, 1995.