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Charles H. Kerr | |
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Born | Charles Hope Kerr April 23, 1860 LaGrange, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | June 1, 1944 | (aged 84)
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Publisher, editor, writer |
Known for | Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company |
Charles Hope Kerr (April 23, 1860 – June 1, 1944),[1] was an American publisher, editor and writer. A son of abolitionists, he was a vegetarian and Unitarian in 1886 when he established Charles H. Kerr & Co. in Chicago. His publishing career is noted for his views' leftward progression toward socialism and support for the Industrial Workers of the World.