James E. Dunne

James E. Dunne
27th Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island
In office
January 1927 – January 1939
Preceded byJoseph H. Gainer
Succeeded byJohn F. Collins
Personal details
BornJames Edward Dunne
(1882-10-03)October 3, 1882
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedFebruary 28, 1942(1942-02-28) (aged 59)
Resting placeSt. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket RI
PartyDemocratic
SpouseGenevieve Rita Rawdon
OccupationGrocer; oil and chemical business; politician

James Edward Dunne (October 3, 1882 – February 28, 1942) was mayor of Providence, Rhode Island for twelve years (six two-year terms), from January 1927 to January 1939. He was mayor during both the Great Depression and the Hurricane of 1938.

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