Leland S. Speed
Leland S. Speed (October 20, 1899 – August 8, 1971)[1][2] was an investment banker and former mayor of Jackson, Mississippi and the husband of Katherine Ettl.
Leland S. Speed | |
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Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi | |
In office 1945–1949 | |
Preceded by | Walter A. Scott |
Succeeded by | Allen C. Thompson |
Personal details | |
Born | Covington County, Mississippi | October 20, 1899
Died | August 8, 1971 71) Jackson, Mississippi | (aged
Spouse(s) | Katherine Ettl |
Children | 4, including Lake |
Parents | Joseph W. Speed & Nebraska Pickering Speed |
Biography
Speed was born on October 20, 1899, in Covington County, Mississippi, to Joseph W. and Nebraska Pickering Speed. He received a business degree from Bowling Green College. He ran for mayor successfully in 1945, defeating incumbent Walter Scott.[3] He ran again in 1949, but was defeated by Allen C. Thompson.[4]
The library at Mississippi College is named after Speed. The funds for the library were given by his children.[5]
References
- "Leland Speed in Social Security Death Index". Fold3. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- "Leland S. Speed obituary". Clarion-Ledger. August 9, 1971. p. 1. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- "Certification for Mayor's Race_June 18, 1944". Clarion-Ledger. June 18, 1944. p. 16. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- "Speed Enters Treasurer Race_Jan 28,1959". Clarion-Ledger. January 28, 1959. p. 5. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- "No Speed Limit". Beacon. Mississippi College. 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
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