Charles William Anderson

Charles William Anderson (April 28, 1866 – January 28, 1938) was a Republican Party political organizer who served as Collector of Revenue in New York City.

[1] [2][3] He was appointed by U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt who dined with Booker T. Washington at the White House weeks into his presidency and noted his intention to make a prominent appointment of an African American to an office in his home state.

[5] U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt appointed him in 1905 to the Revenue position in New York City succeeding Charles H.

[5] In January 1908, Roosevelt wrote him a note thanking him for a favorable speech he gave.

[8] He held various roles in official ceremonies and was a member of several cultural institutions.