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Parker, John |
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Biography of Julius Parker - 2014
Julius Parker (1924-2018) was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma, Julius came to Monrovia in 1933 - right before the Long Beach earthquake that compromised the foundation of segregated Huntington Elementary. Julius was one of the first African American children to integrate Santa Fe Elementary. In 1943, Julius volunteered for World War II and was part of the 29th Special Service Co. and 17th Special Service Co where he honed his tenor sax talents. Upon re...
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Biolgraphy of John Parker - 2022
Born in 1952 to Julius and Hazel Parker, John grew up in a segregated Monrovia. During the tumultuous 1960s at Monrovia High, John was a star athlete and "Wildcat of the Year". He played basketball for CSU San Luis Obispo before returning to Monrovia to raise his own family. After the death of George Floyd in 2020, John has really focused on his African American themed art work. His family has six generations in Monrovia.
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Four friends in Monrovia - c 1970
Left to right: John Parker, Darrell Carr, Gary Morishita, and Skip Parker.
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Green Machine article - c. 1967
Newspaper clipping about John Parker's school mascot and basketball at Monrovia High.
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John Parker Art Work - May-23
An exhibit of John Parker's art at the Monrovia Museum of History.
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John Parker w/ Parker - May-23
John Parker with his great granddaughter "Parker" (8) at the Library Park in Monrovia.
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Julius Parker - 1940s
Julius Parker taken when he was stationed in France during WWII.
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Monrovia MVP - c1970
John Parker was co-captain of basketball as a senior at 6'3", 163 lbs. The team won the Pacific League and Parker was MVP. From 1970 Yearbook.
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