James C. Gardner
James C. Gardner | |
|---|---|
 Gardner (right) sworing in as mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana in 1954 | |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1952–1954 | |
| Mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana | |
| In office 1954–1958 | |
| Preceded by | Clyde Fant |
| Succeeded by | Clyde Fant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Creswell Gardner July 17, 1924 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 27, 2010 (aged 86) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Pierce Mason Butler (ancestor) |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
James Creswell Gardner (July 17, 1924 – August 27, 2010), nicknamed "Mr. Shreveport",[1] was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1952 to 1954 and as mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana from 1954 to 1958.[2][3]
Life and career
Gardner was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, the son of Arville Gardner and Marie Creswell. He was a descendant of Pierce Mason Butler, a South Carolina governor. He attended C. E. Byrd High School, graduating in 1940.[3] After graduating, he attended Louisiana State University, earning his AB degree in history and government.[4] He also attended Centenary College of Louisiana.[3]
Gardner served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1952 to 1954.[2] After his service in the House, he served as mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana from 1954 to 1958.[1][3]
Death
Gardner died of cancer on August 27, 2010, at the Willis-Knighton Pierremont in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the age of 86.[1][3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Former Mayor "Mr. Shreveport" Jim Gardner died". KSLA. August 27, 2010. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
- 1 2 "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 31, 2010. Retrieved August 14, 2026 – via Wayback Machine.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "James Gardner Obituary (2010)". The Times. August 30, 2010. Retrieved August 14, 2026 – via Legacy.com.
- ↑ "Gardner, James C. (1924-2010)". Louisiana State University. Retrieved August 14, 2026.