Arthur Cyprian Harper
Arthur Cyprian Harper (1866–1948) was the 26th Mayor of Los Angeles, California, from December 13, 1906, to March 11, 1909. He was forced to resign in the wake of a recall drive due to dishonesty that marked his administration. While mayor, he began work on the Los Angeles Civic Center. Biography. A native of Columbus, Mississippi, he died in Palmdale, California, on December 25, 1948. He was buried at Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery in Central Los Angeles.