Contents
Preface
Biographical Sketches
Growing Up: An Education in Politics 1889-1919
Friends, Family, and Work 1919-1929
Crumbs No More 1929-1934
Building an Organization
Expanding the Network 1934-1935
Exercising Power: A Little New Deal and a Ripper 1935-1938
The Empire Crumbles 1938-1940
Years of Trauma 1940-1942
Policies, Principles, and Procedures
The Interlude 1942- 1945
A City in Trouble 1940-1945
From Political Boss to Civic Statesman 1945-1946
Creating a Renaissance: The Environment 1946-1950
Creating a Renaissance: Bricks and Mortar 1946-1959
Social Concerns and Other Matters 1946-1959
A Bit of Tarnish: Graft and Corruption 1946-1959
Politics as Usual 1946-1959
Return to Harrisburg 1959-1963
In Service to the Nation 1963-1966
Epilogue
Appendix A. Pittsburgh Renewal Projects
Appendix B. David L. Lawrence: Significant Dates
Notes
Index