Once upon a time in New York : Jimmy Walker, Franklin Roosevelt, and the last great battle of the Jazz Age

Once upon a time in New York : Jimmy Walker, Franklin Roosevelt, and the last great battle of the Jazz Age / Herbert Mitgang.

Author/creator	Mitgang, Herbert
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	New York : Free Press, ©2000.
Description	xii, 259 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subject(s)	Walker, James John, 1881-1946. Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945. Walker, James John, 1881-1946--Friends and associates. Tammany Hall (Political organization) Political corruption--New York (State) --New York --History --20th century. Corruption investigation--New York (State) --New York --History --20th century. Mayors--New York (State) --New York --Biography. Governors--New York (State) --Biography. New York (N.Y.)--Politics and government --1898-1951.

Contents	ch. 1. Bullet for Big Arnie -- ch. 2. Boozy era -- ch. 3. Gang's all here -- ch. 4. Night mayor of New York -- ch. 5. Lullaby of Broadway -- ch. 6. Hares and hounds -- ch. 7. Tin Box Brigade -- ch. 8. Ring around the rackets -- ch. 9. Little Boy Blue blows his horn -- ch. 10. F.D.R. vs. the boy friend -- ch. 11. F.D.R., Esq.: judge and jury -- ch. 12. Knave of Hearts -- ch. 13. "Jimmy, you brightened up the joint!"
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. [237]-242) and index.
LCCN	99016631
ISBN	0684855798 (alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	F128.5 .M73 2000	✔ Available	Place Hold