Henri W. Shields

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Henri W. Shields was an American lawyer and politician. He served in the New York State Assembly from 1923 to 1924.

He was a Democrat. [1] He served in New York State Assembly, representing New York City's 21st-district during the 146th and 147th New York State Legislatures. [2] He was African American. [3]

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References

  1. "NEGRO LAWYER LIKELY TO GET REVENUE POST; Shields, Anti-Curry Democrat, Is Slated to Succeed C.W. Anderson as Collector". New York Times. November 28, 1933.
  2. Walton, Hanes; Puckett, Sherman C.; Deskins, Donald R. (May 1, 2012). The African American Electorate: A Statistical History. CQ Press. ISBN   9781452234380 via Google Books.
  3. "Negro Yearbook". Department of Records and Research, Tuskegee Institute. February 5, 1925 via Google Books.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
New York County, 21st District

1923–1924
Succeeded by