Daniel O’Connell Papers, 1899-1939
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- O'Connell, Daniel Peter, 1885-1977
- Abstract:
- Daniel P. O'Connell (1885-1977) was a leader of the Albany County Democratic party for over fifty years. This collection contains documents relating to his personal and family life, such as correspondence, invoices and receipts, and other miscellaneous documents.
- Extent:
- 2 boxes
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The bulk of the Daniel O'Connell Papers span the period from 1933-1939 and primarily contains documents relating to his personal and family life. The collection is arranged in three sections: a file of correspondence (containing a single letter); files of invoices and receipts; and a file of miscellaneous material. Non-invoice material was separated out and arranged alphabetically by the vendor.
- Biographical / historical:
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Daniel P. O'Connell (1885-1977) was a leader of the Albany County Democratic party from 1919 to his death. O'Connell controlled Albany's political and governmental affairs for more than fifty years. The legendary O'Connell political machine was the longest lasting in the United States.
- Acquisition information:
- Accession: # unidentified Accession Source/Date: Purchase from Dennis Holzman, November 1998
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
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Invoices
Personal correspondence
Bills of sale - Names:
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Democratic Party (N.Y.)
O'Connell, Daniel Peter, 1885-1977 - Places:
- Albany (N.Y.)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is open for research according to the regulations of the Albany Institute of History & Art without any additional restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the Albany Institute of History & Art Library will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Archivist/Librarian.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
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- Contact:
- mccombsd@albanyInstitute.org