Title: The reminiscences of William A. Prendergast.
Authors: Prendergast, William Ambrose, 1867-; Albertson, Dean, 1920-1989.; Columbia University.
Publisher: Prendergast,
Year: 1948
Subjects: Prendergast, William A.,; Bankers United States Interviews.; Municipal officials and employees United States Interviews.
Abstract: Banker, politician. Topics include: Childhood on the East Side, New York City; business and finance; National Association of Credit Men, 1899-1905; national bankruptcy act, 1906; interest in politics, lecturing; New York City finances; the Office of Comptroller, 1909; New York State and City politics; Board of Estimate and Apportionment; Gaynor Charter; Progressive Party; 1912 Republican National Convention; new subway system, 1913; Mayor William Gaynor and New York City finances; Municipal Reference Library; New York State Constitutional Convention, 1915; Gary plan, 1915; legislative investigations, World War I, 1915-16; West Side improvement plan; "land deals," 1917; retrospections; impressions of prominent New Yorkers, including Theodore Roosevelt, Bainbridge Colby, Herbert Parsons, Henry L. Stimson.