Heck, Oswald D., 1902-1959

Oswald D. Heck was longest-serving Speaker of the Assembly in New York State, holding the office from 1937 to 1959. Born in Schenectady, NY on Feb. 13, 1902, Heck remained a lifelong resident of the area. He opened his law office in Schenectady in 1930, and his first involvement in politics began a year later when he ran for and won a seat in the State Assembly. He died while still in office on May 21, 1959 after a long and distinguished career.

From the description of Political scrapbooks. 1931-1936. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 176041533