Archibald Alexander

Archibald Alexander (1888–1958) was an American engineer, politician and architect.

Also recorded as Archie Alphonso Alexander; Archie Alexander; Archie A. Alexander; Archibald Alphonso Alexander; Archibald Alphonse Alexander.

Archibald Alexander in brief

Born
1888
Died
1958
Known for
engineer, politician, architect and governor
Place of birth
Ottumwa
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Archibald Alphonso Alexander.

Born at Ottumwa in 1888, died at Des Moines in 1958.

In detail

Archibald Alexander studied at University of Iowa, University of London and Des Moines College. the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are United States, Iowa and Minnesota. Residence is recorded at Ottumwa and Des Moines. Employment is recorded with Marsh Engineering Company. Positions recorded include Governor of the United States Virgin Islands. Membership is recorded of Kappa Alpha Psi.

Works named in the authority record are Tidal Basin, Kutz Memorial Bridge, U.S. Route 29 in the District of Columbia and Sharpe Field.

Distinctions recorded are William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes and honorary doctor of the Howard University.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Archie Alexander”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2979750: Archibald Alexander

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