H. Lane Mitchell
American civil engineer and public official
About H. Lane Mitchell
Lived 1895 – 1978 (aged 83). H. Lane Mitchell was an American engineer, politician and civil engineer.
Henry Lane Mitchell, known as H. Lane Mitchell (August 17, 1895 – November 8, 1978), was a civil engineer who served from 1934 to 1968 as the elected citywide public works commissioner in his adopted city of Shreveport, Louisiana. Hailed during his tenure as a popular success, his life after retirement was marred by legal troubles which led to his imprisonment upon conviction of theft of multiple city properties under his domain.
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Who was H. Lane Mitchell?
American civil engineer and public official
When was H. Lane Mitchell born?
H. Lane Mitchell was born on 17 August 1895 in Dublin.
When did H. Lane Mitchell die?
H. Lane Mitchell died on 8 November 1978 in Shreveport.
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H. Lane Mitchell was an engineer, politician and civil engineer.
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H. Lane Mitchell was American.
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