ARTHUR, CHESTER A

Additional reading Studies of Arthur's life include George Frederick Howe, Chester A. Arthur: A Quarter-Century of Machine Politics (1934, reissued 1987); and Thomas C. Reeves, Gentleman Boss: The Life of Chester Alan Arthur (1975). His election as vice president is documented in Herbert John Clancy, The Presidential Election of 1880 (1958); and his term in office is the main focus of Justus D. Doenecke, The Presidencies of James A. Garfield & Chester A. Arthur (1981).