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Thomas Joseph McCarvel Sr. (14 February 1889 - 6 March 1969) was an Irish-American railroader, miner, and politician who served as the 23rd mayor of Anaconda, Montana. He assumed office upon the death of his predecessor, Frank Joseph Provost, in 1936 and continued to serve until he lost the Democratic Party primary for mayor in 1939.

His term continued the trend in Anaconda of Democratic mayors enacting labor-friendly and worker-centric policies, reciving endorsements and frequent support from many labor organizations like local unions and Montana Labor News. He was seen as a widely accepted figure in progressive Montana politics.

Despite seeing much popularity in his time, he and his administration were marred by much litigation.

Early Life & Pre-Mayorship
McCarvel was born on the 14 February 1889 to Bridget Duffy (1857-1917) and Patrick "Pat" McCarvel (1854-1935) in rural County Monaghan, Ireland. He was their sixth child, and baptized as a Roman Catholic on.

He was an alderman 12 years prior to assuming the office of mayor.

Politics
McCarvel was a long-time member of the Democratic Party.

Legal Issues
McCarvel was frequently the center of legal troubles.