Photographs of Mayor William O'Dwyer, 1917-1954, (bulk 1946-1950).

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Photographs of Mayor William O'Dwyer, 1917-1954, (bulk 1946-1950).

Series is comprised of twenty-eight 8 x 10 inch black-and-white photographs of former New York City Mayor William O'Dwyer, either by himself or with others, including presidents, cabinet members, Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, politicians, and family. Of these photographs, eighteen are identified as follows: "Brooklyn Public Library - Brooklyn Collection, Eagle Collection, and International New Photos."

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La Guardia, Fiorello H. (Fiorello Henry), 1882-1947

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Fiorello Henry La Guardia (born Fiorello Enrico La Guardia; December 11, 1882 – September 20, 1947) was an American attorney and politician who represented New York in the House of Representatives and served as the 99th Mayor of New York City from 1934 to 1945. Known for his irascible, energetic, and charismatic personality and diminutive stature, La Guardia is acclaimed as one of the greatest mayors in American history. Though a Republican, La Guardia was frequently cross-endorsed by other part...

O'Dwyer, William, 1890-1964

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William O'Dwyer (1890-1964), a native of Bohola, County Mayo in Ireland, emigrated to New York City in 1910. Prior to becoming Mayor in 1946, he served in the United States Army and later worked as a policeman, lawyer, district attorney. He was re-elected in November 1949 and served until August 1950, when he accepted the position of U.S. Ambassador to Mexico....

O'Dwyer, Pauline

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Paul O'Dwyer is the younger brother of Mayor William O'Dwyer. William O'Dwyer was New York City's one-hundredth Mayor who served from 1946 to 1950. He resigned September 2, 1950. This group of photographs was part of Paul O'Dwyers's personal collection. From the description of Photographs of Mayor William O'Dwyer, 1917-1954, (bulk 1946-1950). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122604778 Paul O'Dwyer is the younger brother of Mayor William O'Dwyer who served from 1946 to 1950. Pa...