Zula Inez Ferguson

Zula Inez Ferguson (February 27, 1899 – October 28, 1988) was an advertising manager at Blackstone's in Los Angeles.

Early life
Zula Inez Ferguson was born on February 27, 1899, in Paducah, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Hon. McDougal Ferguson (1858–1909) and Inez Kimbrough (1867–1902). Her father was a member of the Kentucky General Assembly, Kentucky Senate, and Kentucky Railroad Commission. He died of malaria in 1909.

She had 4 siblings: Garth K. (1887–1972), Lillian T., Elizabeth W., and McDougal Ferguson Jr. Her grandfather was Rev. John D. Ferguson, a Christian preacher, and she was a member of the First Christian Church of Paducah.

Ferguson received a B.A. from Vanderbilt University and an M.A. from Columbia University. She studied law at Vanderbilt, the University of Kentucky, and University of Southern California. She was a member of Phi Delta Delta and Alpha Xi Delta.

Career


Ferguson was advertising manager at Blackstone's, Los Angeles. She engaged in various advertising and publicity positions.

Personal life
Ferguson lived at 322 North Alexandria Avenue, Little Armenia, Los Angeles. She died on October 28, 1988.