H. Lane Mitchell
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.
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 Dublin, Erath County, Texas, USA |
| Died | November 8, 1978 (aged 83) Shreveport, Caddo Parish Louisiana |
| Resting place | St. Joseph Cemetery in Shreveport |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lillian O'Brien Mitchell |
| Children | Robert Lane Mitchell Seven grandchildren |
| Residence(s) | Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Alma mater | Valparaiso University |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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