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Summary
- Abstract:
- The E. Ogden Bush Papers document Bush's service as a New York State Senator in the early 1960s.
- Extent:
- 9.6 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, E. Ogden Bush Papers, 1884,1958-1965. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Bush Papers).
Background
- Scope and Content:
The E. Ogden Bush Papers document his work as a New York Senator during the years 1958-1965. The papers include legislative bills and files, newspapers, correspondence, resolutions, and various published materials. The subject files include the major topics of conservation, education, highways, motor vehicles, labor, Delaware County, Greene County, Sullivan County, Ulster County, and teachers. The bulk of the collection dates from Bush's later tenure as a State Senator from 1960 to 1965, rather than from his first term in office. Please note that the collection does not include materials related to his service in the New York State Assembly.
- Biographical / Historical:
Elmer Ogden Bush was born on September 14, 1898 in DeLancey, New York. His early schooling took place in a one-room schoolhouse. He graduated from the Delaware Academy at Delhi. In January 1920, he graduated from the University of Buffalo with the degree of Doctor of Dentistry.
He married Ella Vitt on May 9, 1925, and they had four children.
Before he embarked upon his political career, Senator Bush was a successful dentist. From 1933 to 1937, he served in the New York State Assembly representing Delaware County. In 1957, he was elected to the New York State Senate as a Republican and served until 1965 in the 34th District. For twelve years, he also served as the Delaware County Republican Chairman, but in 1959 he lost that position to Edwyn E. Mason. Bush was a member of the American Legion, Farm Bureau, and the Freemasons. He was the president of the Delaware County Broadcasting Company and of the Council at Delhi Agricultural and Technical Institute (now SUNY Delhi). Bush Hall on the campus of SUNY Delhi is named for him. He was also the director of the First National Bank and Trust Company of Walton, and he was an operator of Station WDLA at Walton.
- Acquisition information:
- E. Ogden Bush initially donated his papers to Syracuse University in 1965. In 2006, the papers were transferred to the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives.
- Processing information:
Processed in 2014 by Colleen Moriarty.
- Arrangement:
The collection is organized into the following series:
- Series 1 - Subject Files, 1884, 1958-1965, Undated
- Series 2 - Legislative Bills, 1959-1965, Undated
Series 1 is arranged alphabetically and Series 2 is arranged chronologically by bill number.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
Subjects
- Subjects:
- Politics and Politicians
Natural resources--New York (State)
Pigeons--New York (State)
Teachers--New York (State)
Correspondence
Legislative Records
Articles
Clippings (information artifacts)
Memorandums - Names:
- State University of New York Agricultural and Technical Institute (Delhi, N.Y.)
Republican Party (N.Y.)
New York (State). Legislature. Senate
New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Committee on Finance.
Bush, E. Ogden
Rockefeller, Nelson A. (Nelson Aldrich), 1908-1979 - Places:
- New York (State)--Politics and government
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, E. Ogden Bush Papers, 1884,1958-1965. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Bush Papers).