Aleck W. McAllister | |
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61st Mayor of Huntsville | |
In office 1926–1952 | |
Preceded by | Dr. Fraser L. Adams |
Succeeded by | R.B. "Speck" Searcy |
Personal details | |
Born | (1887-04-31)April 31, 1887 Atlanta, Georgia United States |
Died | August 22, 1956 (aged 68) San Francisco, California United States |
Aleck Winter "Alex" McAllister (1887–1956) was an American politician who holds the record as the longest-serving mayor of Huntsville, Alabama, having served for 26 years, from 1926 to 1952. He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville.
References
- Before 1916, the office was known as "President." McAllister was the 5th to hold the title of "Mayor."
- "Obituary". The Birmingham News. August 22, 1956. p. 4.
- "Huntsville's History of Mayors". City of Huntsville, Alabama. Archived from the original on January 15, 2012. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
- "Huntsville City Council, In Clash With Mayor, Threatens Impeachment". The Atlanta Constitution. October 13, 1924. p. 14. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
- "Business Women Open Convention; Huntsville Host To Alabama Meeting Of Professional Group For Two Days". The Tuscaloosa News. Associated Press. May 9, 1930. p. 7. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
- "McAllister, A.W." Maple Hill Cemetery Map. City of Huntsville, Alabama. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
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