Henry Gannett

Henry Gannett was an American geographer and statistician known for his work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He contributed significantly to the understanding of demographic and occupational trends in the United States, particularly through his notable work "Occupations of the Negroes," which examined the employment patterns and economic conditions of African Americans. Gannett's research provided valuable insights into the social and economic landscape of his time, making him a key figure in the fields of geography and social statistics.