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First African-American graduate of Santa Clara Law dies

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June 20, 2013 Michelle Waters

Aurelius ‘Reo’ Miles ’52, the first African-American graduate of Santa Clara Law, has died at the age of 99 in Chicago. Here is his obituary from the Chicago Sun Times.

Aurelius Miles '52, first African-American graduate of Santa Clara Law

Aurelius Miles ’52, first African-American graduate of Santa Clara Law