Lewis Brown
Lewis Brown
Lewis F. Brown (1929-2019) was elected as Vallejo’s first African-American city councilman in 1965. He also served as Vallejo’s Vice Mayor from 1967 to 1969. He was born in Mississippi. He received his law degree in 1964. Photo courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.

What We Do

  • Record & preserve family histories
  • Provide instruction for conducting genealogical research.
  • Assist members and the public with research questions.
  • Conduct drop-in library hours and other times by appointment.
  • Participate in community events to inform and assist the public.