Walter Crowder Dean | |
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Mayor of Oklahoma City | |
In office April 12, 1927 –April 12, 1931 | |
Preceded by | O. A. Cargill |
Succeeded by | Clarence Blinn |
Personal details | |
Born | 1865 Philadelphia,Pennsylvania U.S. |
Died | October 10,1952 |
Walter Crowder Dean was an American politician who served as the Mayor of Oklahoma City between 1927 and 1931.
Walter Crowder Dean was born in 1865 in Philadelphia. He later settled in Ardmore before relocating to Oklahoma City and founding the Dean Jewelry Company. He did not campaign for the office,instead running on his reputation. He served between April 12,1927,and April 12,1931. He died on October 10,1952. [1]
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