Walter Crowder Dean
Walter Crowder Dean | |
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| 22nd Mayor of Oklahoma City | |
| In office April 12, 1927 – April 12, 1931 | |
| Preceded by | O. A. Cargill |
| Succeeded by | Clarence Blinn |
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| Born | March 16, 1865 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S. |
| Died | October 10, 1952 (aged 87) |
Walter Crowder Dean (March 16, 1865 – October 10, 1952) was an American politician who served as the Mayor of Oklahoma City between 1927 and 1931.
Biography
[edit]Walter Crowder Dean was born on March 16, 1865 in Philadelphia. He worked as a civil engineer in Paris, Texas, before moving to Ardmore, Indian Territory, in 1905. He moved to Oklahoma City in 1908.[1] He found the Dean Jewelry Company.[2] On November 29, 1913, Dean was hired by Governor Lee Cruce to design the silverware set for captain's quarters of the USS Oklahoma.[1] He did not campaign for office, but was elected Mayor of Oklahoma City. He served between April 12, 1927, and April 12, 1931. He died on October 10, 1952.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Pearce, Matthew; Franks, Heather (Winter 2025). "Governor J.B.A. Robertson and the USS Oklahoma Silver Service". Chronicles of Oklahoma. 103 (4): 444–452.
- 1 2 "Walter C. Dean". okc.gov. Oklahoma City. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
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1 Interim mayor. | ||