O'Dwyer family collection, 1928-1989.

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O'Dwyer family collection, 1928-1989.

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Sylvia O'Dwyer's papers include incoming correspondence, (1928-1934), photographs, temperance posters (1931-1932), and political pamphlets, n.d. The letters are primarily from Annie B. Jennings, a Fairfield philanthropist, or her secretary, and are related to political activities concerning the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform. One letter (1928), is addressed to the Women's Alfred E. Smith Club in Fairfield from the Democratic National Committee. The photographs further document O'Dywer's political activities and include an image taken at the Northeastern States Regional Conference, Women's Division, of the Democratic National Committee in Boston, 1942. The temperance posters were newspaper clippings glued to pieces of craft paper. The articles were copied and the original "posters" destroyed. The pamphlets describe Democratic and Republican platforms and other political issues. There is also an undated newspaper article describing O'Dwyer's call for open beaches. William M. O'Dwyer's papers include correspondence (1933-1934), again primarily from Annie B. Jennings, concerning a presidential ball he was organizing, along with a ticket to the birthday ball, 1934. His studies to join the Civil Service are documented by a letter and flyer from the Knights of Columbus Educational Bureau, and some exam booklets, 1933. His photographic portrait and a photograph of his house at 1177 Post Road are stored with oversized framed items. A postal cover issued when he took the position of postmaster and a cancellation stamp commemorating National Air Mail Week, May 1938, and a stamp with his signature complete his materials. William J. O'Dwyer's papers consist of a postcard with his notes about his experience with the aircraft portrayed, a letter (1972) regarding Air Force retirement benefits; sketches of animal wood carvings he made in 1988-1989; and correspondence and copies of documents (1975) regarding a Dept. of Environmental Protection hearing concerning Pine Creek.

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Jennings, Annie Burr, 1855-1939

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Annie Burr Jennings (1855-1939) was the aunt of Annie Burr Lewis, the wife of Wilmarth Sheldon Lewis (1895-1979). From the description of Cookbook, 1875. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702183288 ...

O'Dwyer, William J.

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Retired U.S. Air Force officer and researcher on Gustave Whitehead, aviation pioneer, of Fairfield, Conn. From the description of Gustave Whitehead research collection, 1869-1999. (Fairfield Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70923138 ...

O'Dwyer family.

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Residents of Fairfield, Conn. Sylvia M. O'Dwyer was active in Fairfield politics in the 1930s, particularly with the repeal of prohibition. Her husband, William M. O'Dwyer, served as postmaster for the town of Fairfield from 1933 to 1957 and later as selectman. Their son, William J. O'Dwyer, a builder by profession, rose to the rank of Major in the Air Force Reserve. His interest in aviation was key to his research of the early flights of Fairfield resident Gustave White...

O'Dwyer, Sylvia M., -1962

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O'Dwyer, William M., 1888-1974

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Women's Alfred E. Smith Club (Fairfield, Conn.)

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Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform

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Organization advocating the repeal of the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution because of concerns about the ineffective enforcement of Prohibition and the lawlessness and disrespect for authority associated with the failure of government-imposed abstinence. Founded in 1929. From the description of Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform records, 1896-1933. (bulk 1931-1933). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82156015 ...

Dwyer family.

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Knights of Columbus.

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The Knights of Columbus originated in New Haven, Connecticut in 1882. The group's expansion to Iowa was the result of the efforts of Patrick McArdle, Illinois state deputy director. The first Iowa council was established in Dubuque in May, 1900 followed by council in Davenport in September of the same year. The Iowa State Council was instituted in 1902 with the first state convention being held in Dubuque that year. From the description of Knights of Columbus in Iowa records, 1904-20...

Connecticut. Dept. of Environmental Protection.

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Democratic National Committee (U.S.). Women's Division

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The Women's Division conducted its affairs independently of the National Committee; the Division was headed by Miss Mary Dewson, 1932-1934, Mrs. James H. Wolfe, 1935-1936, Mrs. Thomas F. McAllister, 1937-1940, and Mrs. Charles W. Tillett, 1940-1946. From the description of Papers, 1932-1944. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155522524 ...