Title: Bill Clay : a political voice at the grass roots /
Authors: Clay, William L.
Publisher: Missouri Historical Society Press ; Distributed by University of Missouri Press,
Year: 2004
Subjects: Clay, William L.; United States. Biography.; Legislators United States Biography; African American legislators Biography.; Saint Louis (Mo.) Politics and government.; Missouri Politics and government
Contents: Genesis of Black Politics in St. Louis: The Historic Pythian Meeting -- Early Days of Bill Clay: From Childhood to Manhood -- Entering the Political Arena -- Hectic Days Following the 1959 Election -- 1960: A Year of Decisive Political Results for Negroes -- Road to Political Respect -- Jefferson Bank Demonstrations -- Warren E. Hearnes: My Choice for Governor -- A.J. Cervantes: Gifted, Innovative Politician -- Barriers Overcome in Electing a Black U.S. Congressman and a Black Citywide Official -- Influence of Women on My Political Career -- The Politics of Self-Destruction -- Bruising 1974 Candidacy for Congress -- Bait Your Hook with a Snake to Catch a Bass: Bass's Campaign Undermined by Blacks -- Vincent Schoemehl: Hope for Inclusion -- Payback Time: Revenge or Retribution -- Bill Clay Sr.: Labor Born and Bred -- A Summary of the Black Struggle.