History of Avis Tucker in Timeline
July 30, 1915: Avis Green Tucker Born
Avis Green Tucker was born on July 30, 1915.
1937: Graduated from the University of Missouri
In 1937, Avis Green graduated from the University of Missouri.
June 8, 1941: Married William Tucker
On June 8, 1941, Avis Green married William Tucker in Memphis, Tennessee.
1966: Husband Died
In 1966, Avis Tucker's husband, William Tucker, died. Following his death, she continued to publish the newspaper.
1972: First female president of the University of Missouri curators
In 1972, Avis Tucker became the first female president of the University of Missouri curators.
1973: First female president of Missouri Associated Dailies
In 1973, Avis Tucker became the first female president of Missouri Associated Dailies.
1982: Awards Received in 1982
In 1982, Avis Tucker became the first female president of the Missouri Press Association and received the National Newspaper Association's McKinney Award.
1992: Inducted into the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame
In 1992, Avis Tucker was the first woman inducted into the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame.
2007: Sold newspaper to News-Press & Gazette Company
In 2007, Avis Tucker sold the newspaper to the News-Press & Gazette Company.
December 17, 2010: Avis Green Tucker Death
Avis Green Tucker died on December 17, 2010.
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