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.[1] 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.
Henry Lane Mitchell | |
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 Mitchell in his American Legion cap | |
| Public Works Commissioner in Shreveport, Louisiana | |
| In office 1934 – December 31, 1968 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 17, 1895 |
| Died | November 8, 1978 (aged 83) |
| Resting place | St. Joseph Cemetery in Shreveport |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lillian O'Brien Mitchell |
| Children | Robert Lane Mitchell Six grandchildren |
| Valparaiso University | |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
References
edit- ↑ "Mitchell, Henry Lane - 9 | Bossier Parish Libraries History Center". bossier.pastperfectonline.com. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
