Henry Proctor Slaughter
Henry Proctor Slaughter (September 17, 1871 – February 14, 1958) was an American journalist, printer, and bibliographer. Slaughter collected resources that documented African American history, with a special focus on the subjects of slavery, the abolitionist movement, and correspondence from African American leaders throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His collection of over 10,000 books and other materials now forms the Henry P. Slaughter collection at the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.
Henry Proctor Slaughter | |
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| Born | September 17, 1871 Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
| Died | February 14, 1958 (aged 86) Washington, DC, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, printer |
| Known for | Collection of early African American resources |
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