About Don Hummel
Lived 1907 – 1988 (aged 80). Don Hummel was an American politician.
Don Hummel (September 8, 1907 – August 18, 1988) was an American businessman and politician. Don Hummel served as the mayor of Tucson, Arizona from 1955 through 1961, where he is remembered for pushing an aggressive annexation program that helped encourage the city's rapid growth. He also served as Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development during the administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson. In 1961, he served as president of the National League of Cities.
Hummel was also a concessionaire for the National Park Service, owning and operating hotels, guest cabins and other visitor services in Glacier National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Mount McKinley National Park.
He was the author of two published books, Stealing the National Parks (1987) and One Man's Life (1988).
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Who was Don Hummel?
American mayor (1907–1988)
When was Don Hummel born?
Don Hummel was born on 8 September 1907.
When did Don Hummel die?
Don Hummel died on 18 August 1988.
What was Don Hummel's occupation?
Don Hummel was a politician.
What nationality was Don Hummel?
Don Hummel was American.
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