Seeking Family Members of Chicago Roller Skater Ron Jellse

By | January 12, 2012

Ron Jellse - figureskating.about.com

As I speak to different people about the early years of Chicago roller skating history, I’m finding that Ron Jellse was a legend during his day. Apparently, he was a world class skater who taught black people how to roller skate despite segregation.

I do have a quite a few mentions of Mr. Jellse. Thus, I am requesting your help with gathering information. Please let me know if

  1. You had a personal relationship with Mr. Jellse;
  2. You know his family members personally; or
  3. You have stories, images or other resources.

Thank you for your help.

 

 

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