Ernest King papers
Scope and Contents
This collection contains information related to Ernest King's induction to the National Black Golf Hall of Fame. Including the letter he received informing him of his selection to be inducted. There are also pictures from the weekend celebrating his induction.
Dates
- Majority of material found in 2000 - 2000
Biographical / Historical
Ernest Patterson King was born in 1921 in White Springs Florida. He Was educated in the Broward County Florida Public School System. He received his upholsterers certification in the New Jersey School System. He worked for the Atlantic Vocational Center, Boward County School system as Vocational Instructor in upholstry until he retired in 1983, but he continued to work in upholstery.
Ernest was also known for his golfing skills. He was recognized for his persistant efforts to provide first class golf outlets for Blacks in Broward County and throughout the Southeast. Under his leadership, the Palmview Golf Association in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the Sunshine State Golf Association were created. He also established golf organizations in Alabama and Georgia. His persistance to encourage golf in the black community prompted the city of Fort Lauderdale to donate money for a golf facility to be built at Osswald park.
Due to his efforts to promote and encourage golf in the Black community, Ernest was inducted to the National Black Golf Hall of Fame in 2000.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet
Language
English
Processing Information
Collection processed by Derek Mosley and Monique Brown, 2024
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History Repository