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(SB1-Dec. 21, 1994) BLOOMINGDALE, IN USA--FILE-- Indiana University has named a residence hall and living center in honor of Thomas I. Atkins, shown in an undated photo, who was the first black student body president at a Big Ten university. Atkins, who was elected IU student body president in 1960, once served as general counsel for the NAACP. The Elkhart native now operates a private law practice in Brooklyn, N.Y. AP Photo / South Bend Tribune, file) CREDIT: AP SLUG: ATKINS AP LEAFDESK
(Back Row, Left to Right) Thomas I. Atkins, Sharon Atkins; (Front Row, Left to Right children) Tom Jr. (5), Trena (3), Todd (7); Open house at 324 St. Joseph St. (now 401 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Dr.), Elkhart IN 7:30 PM
(Back Row, Left to Right) Thomas I. Atkins, Sharon Atkins; (Front Row, Left to Right children) Tom Jr. (5), Trena (3), Todd (7); Open house at 324 St. Joseph St. (now 401 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Dr.), Elkhart IN 7:30 PM
