Joseph McGinnies papers

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.