The Pendergast machine [by] Lyle W. Dorsett.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: The Urban life in America seriesPublication details: New York, Oxford University Press, 1968.Description: xiv, 163 p. maps. 22 cmSubject(s): LOC classification:
  • F474.K2 D6
Contents:
The roots of political control -- The boss of the West Bottoms and North End -- Tom Pendergast is groomed for leadership -- New boss expands his domain -- The campaign to dominate the local democratic party and the county government -- Supremacy in Kansas City -- State control and Pendergast democracy -- The Pendergast machine and New Deal politics -- The collapse.
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Books (30-Day Checkout) Books (30-Day Checkout) Nash Library General Stacks F474.K2D6 1968 1 Available 33710001062509

Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (p. 139-150) "Bibliographic essay": p. 151-152.

The roots of political control -- The boss of the West Bottoms and North End -- Tom Pendergast is groomed for leadership -- New boss expands his domain -- The campaign to dominate the local democratic party and the county government -- Supremacy in Kansas City -- State control and Pendergast democracy -- The Pendergast machine and New Deal politics -- The collapse.