Joseph McGinnies papers, 1925-1942.
Collection Number: 1943
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Joseph McGinnies papers, 1925-1942.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
1943
Abstract:
Microfilm of letters, speeches, and newspaper clippings; Also one undated photograph
of McGinnies, and two programs.
Creator:
McGinnies, Joseph, 1861-1945.
Quanitities:
1 folders.
Language:
Collection material in English
Legislator.
Joseph McGinnies was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1915-1934 and speaker
of the Assembly from 1925-1934.
The Joseph McGinnies papers contain microfilm of letters, speeches, and newspaper
clippings dealing with New York State and Chautauqua County politics, mainly during
the years McGinnies was a member of the Assembly. The microfilm includes a copy of
an address by James Farley given at a testimonial dinner for Mr. Farley by the Democratic
Rural County Chairmen's Association, Syracuse, N.Y., September 20, 1941, reprinted
in the Congressional Record; copy of an address by the Permanent Chairman, the Hon.
Joseph A. McGinnies, Speaker of the Assembly, before the Republican State Convention
at Albany, September 26, 1930; copy of an address by McGinnies, George Washington
in the Hearts of His Countrymen, undated; copy of a radio address by McGinnies concerning
the role of New York City in state politics and the problem of representation and
apportionment in the state legislature; congratulations on reaching his 80th birthday.
The collection also contains one undated photograph of McGinnies in the company of
Mayor James J. Walker, and two programs for a Chautauqua County testimonial dinner
held in McGinnies' honor.
Related collection:Samuel Frederick Nixon. Papers, #1944.
Related collection:Chautauqua County Republican Party Committee. Minute Book, #1945.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Joseph McGinnies papers, #1943. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell
University Library.
Names:
Walker, James J.
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Places:
New York (State) -- Politics and government.
Chautauqua County (N.Y.) -- Politics and government.
Subjects:
Politicians.
Politics, Practical.
Form and Genre Terms:
Speeches.
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