George Washington Ochs Oakes

Item

Title
George Washington Ochs Oakes
Date Created
1920 – 1928
Description
Photograph of George Washington Ochs Oakes, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 27, 1861, and died in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 26, 1931. His original name was George Ochs but in 1915, he added the surname Oakes. Oakes began his journalism career as a reporter for the Chattanooga Times in 1879. In 1896, he became general manager. He was associated with several publications including the Philadelphia Times, the New York Times, and Current History. He held offices on several boards including president of the Chattanooga Library Association for 6 years.
Publisher
Chattanooga Times
Extent
1 photograph, 25 x 20 centimeters
Collection
Chattanooga Times collection, 1870-1991 (Acc. 295)
Citation
Chattanooga Times collection, 1870-1991 (Acc. 295). Chattanooga Public Library.
Identifier
ACC 295-01-416
Type
Still image

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