Lamar Perkins Explained

Lamar Perkins (1896–?) was a state legislator in New York.^{[1] [2]}

He was born in Georgia. He represented Harlem. He was a Republican.^[3] His photograph appeared in The Crisis along with other "Black Rulers".^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: NEGRO LAUDS LINCOLN IN ALBANY ASSEMBLY; Lamar Perkins, Legislator From Harlem, Urges Ending of Forces of Misunderstanding.. February 13, 1930. NYTimes.com.
2. Book: The African American Electorate: A Statistical History. Hanes. Walton. Sherman C.. Puckett. Donald R.. Deskins. May 1, 2012. CQ Press. 9781452234380. Google Books.
3. Web site: The Crisis. The Crisis Publishing Company. Inc. April 5, 1930. The Crisis Publishing Company, Inc.. Google Books.