1973 Press Photo Clarence Lightner first negro mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C., NOV. 7--RALEIGH ELECTS BLACK MAYOR--Clarence Lightner, a Negro funeral home director, talks of his victory Tuesday night after returns in Tuesday's election gave him a majority in Raleigh's mayor's race. Lightner defeated G. Wesley Williams.

Photo is dated 1973.

Photo measures 8 x 11 inches.