George Washington Olvany
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Olvany in 1913
Judge George Washington Olvany (June 20, 1876 - October 15, 1952) was a New York General Sessions Court judge, the deputy New York City Fire Commissioner, and the leader of Tammany Hall.[1][2]
Biography
He was born on June 20, 1876. He replaced Charles Francis Murphy in 1924 as the leader of Tammany Hall.[3] He resigned from Tammany Hall in 1929.[4] He died on October 15, 1952.[1]
Further reading
- Zink, Harold B. City Bosses in the United States: A Study of Twenty Municipal Bosses (1930) pp 164-77 online
References
- 1 2 "G.W. Olvany Dies. Tammany Leader. Ex-General Sessions Judge, 76, Held Many Positions in the City Democratic Group". New York Times. October 16, 1952. Retrieved 2015-05-20.
- ↑ "Death of Brennan". Time magazine. August 20, 1928. Retrieved 2009-08-18.
George Washington Olvany, under the careful guidance of Governor Smith, has succeeded Tammany Boss Murphy. Frank Hague is in power in New Jersey.
- ↑ "New Tammany Leader". New York Times. July 16, 1924. Retrieved 2015-05-20.
Only initiates in Tammany politics need to know the reasons for the long delay in selecting Judge Olvany as Mr. Murphy's successor after Surrogate Foley's final refusal. To the public in general Judge Olvany looks the fittest man for the post. He has served a long apprenticeship in politics. He was a district leader for years.
- ↑ "Olvany Out". Time magazine. March 25, 1929. Retrieved 2009-11-19.
Because of ill health and on advice of physicians I resign as leader of Tammany Hall. George W. [Washington] Olvany.
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles Francis Murphy |
Grand Sachem of Tammany Hall 1924-1929 |
Succeeded by John Francis Curry |
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