Matchbook
Object number2013.20.6
Manufacturer
Superior Match Company
MediumPaper
Credit LineGift of Emilie S. Staisey
DescriptionWhite matchbook with several matches missing from inside. Printed in blue on front is campaign messge; reverse side text is list of Democrats running for different offices.Dimensions2 x 3 x 0.375 in. (5.1 x 7.6 x 1 cm)InscriptionsPrinted in blue on front: "Leonard C. / STAISEY / for MAYOR / DUQUESNE DESERVES A FULL-TIME MAYOR".
Reverse side text: "FOR THE TOP MEN / CITY COUNCIL / EDWIN M. PIRL and WILLIAM G. PETRISKO / CITY CONTROLLER / JULES H. (Pro) MICKLO / SCHOOL DIRECTOR / GEORGE C. McCABE and JASPER FALVO / ALDERMAN / WM. A. KELMICKIS / First Ward / JAMES J. PUCCI / Third Ward / PULL THE TOP LEVER".
Printed on top edge, "VOTE FOR VICTORY".
MarksPrinted on bottom edge "SUPERIOR MATCH CO., CHICAGO, U.S.A."
Historical NotesCampaign matchbook. Leonard Staisey, from Duquesne, Pennsylvania, was the first blind man to be admitted to law practice in Allegheny County after passing the Pennsylvania Bar exams in 1948. Tom Foerster and Leonard Staisey were local politicians (Democrats) who were frequent legislative partners. In the 1970s, they were the Allegheny County Commissioners (Staisey's years as CC 1968-1976, Foerster was CC into the 80s) and created a legacy of development including the airport, social service networks, rapid transit systems, county parks and the Community College of Allegheny County. Donated in 1995 but not transferred to the Museum Division until March 2013.
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Leonard C. Staisey
(1920 - 1990)
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Edwin M. Pirl
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William G. Petrisko
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Jules H. Micklo
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George C. McCabe
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Jasper Falvo
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William A. Kelmickis
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James J. Pucci
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