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Ralph Luther Criswell
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Ralph Luther Criswell (October 12, 1861 – November 17, 1947) was a member of the Los Angeles City Council for ten years in the early 20th century. He then became a special agent, or lobbyist, for the Colorado River Project that brought water to Southern California.
Quick Facts Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 7th district, Preceded by ...
Ralph Luther Criswell | |
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![]() Chriswell in 1927 | |
Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 7th district | |
In office July 1, 1925 – June 30, 1927 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Howard W. Davis |
President of the Los Angeles City Council | |
In office July 5, 1921 – July 1, 1923 | |
Preceded by | Boyle Workman |
Succeeded by | Boyle Workman |
Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the at-large district | |
In office July 1, 1917 – June 30, 1925 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1861-10-12)October 12, 1861 Rushville, Illinois |
Died | November 17, 1947(1947-11-17) (aged 86) Los Angeles, California |
Political party | Socialist (until 1917) Republican (from 1917) |
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