BROOKLYN COLLEGE LIBRARY ARCHIVES

AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Accession Number #90-004

Series Statements

Series I. Scrapbooks, 1919-1945
Arrangement: Chronological, by volume number.                                                          14 boxes / 7 cubic feet

Series I is comprised of Mr. McGuinness’ scrapbooks, where he stored most of the press coverage that he received. The scrapbooks contain not only newspaper clippings, but also election material, cards, pictures, and letters as well. This series profiles McGuinness’ colorful political career and gauges some of Brooklyn’s political climate dating from the 1920s through the 1950s.

Series II. Correspondence / Speeches / Photos / Personal Memorabilia 1919-1948
Arrangement: Alphabetical                                                                                          1 box / .5 cubic feet

Series II contains a small selection of Mr. McGuinness’ papers; his business correspondences and speeches to/from political figures like Brooklyn Borough President John Cashmore, and Congressman Hamilton Fish.

       There are also family photos and personal memorabilia such as political cartoons, invitations, cards, religious items, and condolence letters that Mrs. McGuinness received after her husband’s death.