Paul Henderson (photojournalist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Paul Henderson (photojournalist)

American photojournalist

Date of Birth: 10-Oct-1899

Place of Birth: Springfield, Tennessee, United States

Date of Death: 24-May-1988

Profession: photographer, photojournalist, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Paul Samuel Henderson (October 10, 1899 – May 24, 1988) was an African-American photojournalist for the Baltimore Afro-American newspaper from 1929 through circa 1960.
He became well known for taking pictures of large groups and distant objects atop a ladder he carried.
Henderson primarily photographed people, including church groups, politicians, graduations, local college and university groups, weddings, events during the Civil Rights Movement, and more.
He was a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a vestryman at St.
James Church, charter member of the Druid Hill Avenue Neighborhood Club, assistant treasurer of a local Frontiers International club, and supported The Salvation Army.