William Wallace Farley Papers

Siena University

William Wallace Farley Papers
Caricature Drawing of William W. Farley, early 1900's - Image Source

Collection Facts

Extent:
32
Dates of Original:
1910-1952

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Historical Context

William Wallace Farley (June 4, 1874 - May 21, 1952) was a politician and lawmaker who was the chairman of the New York State Democratic Party from 1919 to 1921. He was a colleague and contemporary of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Alfred E. Smith, and other important figures in New York State politics at the turn of the twentieth century. Part of the property of his former Loudonville home is currently part of the Siena University campus.

Scope of Collection

The William Wallace Farley Papers illustrate the life of an Albany businessman and New York State politician from about 1910 to 1952.

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NYH Topic Areas:
Business & Industry

Government

Law & Politics

Collection Type:
Correspondence

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