Thomas J. Kellar

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  1. 1 2 3 "The Saga of Chicago's Only Negro Town". The Pittsburgh Courier . October 15, 1938. ...according to state historians, acquired the unique distinction of being the only municipality of its kind in the so-called far north, being entirely governed by coloured officials.
  2. 1 2 3 "Negro Colony in East Makes Good - Thos. J. Kellar, Founder Highly Honored". The Denver Star. December 11, 1917.
  3. "Chicago Boasts All Negro Town - Robbins, ILL has Negro Mayor and Board of Trustees - Town's Population is 2500 with 11 Churches". The Pittsburgh Courier . September 22, 1938. p. 3.
  4. "Election passes Quickly in Cook County Villages". The Chicago Tribune . April 16, 1919.
  5. "Illinois Negros Have Model Municipality - Contains All Modern Conveniences And Is Free From Idleness And Loafing". The Dallas Express . December 6, 1919. p. 1.
  6. "Bryant Is President Of Robbins". Blue Island Sun Standard . April 19, 1921 via NewspaperArchive.
  7. "Klenk Dropped by Robbins For "Neglect Duty"". Blue Island Sun Standard . October 13, 1921 via NewspaperArchive.
  8. Illinois blue book, 1925-1926. State of Illinois. p. 620.
  9. "RICHARD FLOWERS, Appellant, vs. THOMAS J. KELLAR, Appellee". Supreme Court of Illinois . June 16, 1926 via casetext.com.
  10. Illinois blue book, 1931-1932. State of Illinois. p. 634.
Thomas J. Kellar
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Thomas J Kellar, mayor of Robbins, 1918
1st Mayor of Robbins, Illinois