Papers, 1886-1905 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:The bulk of the collection is correspondence, 1886-1905. Some of this material is concerned with Stuart's business, Leary's Bookstore; the majority, however, covers his political activities as a member of Republican organizations, as a Select Councilman, and as Mayor of Philadelphia. Some of the issues are: Stalwart Republicanism, powers of favorable press, city improvements--especially concerning street pavements, and political loyalty over business qualifications. John Wanamaker, Matthew Quay, and Simon Cameron are among Stuart's influential constituents