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.


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