Governor Martin H. Glynn: Forgotten Hero

Governor Martin H. Glynn was born in the town of Kinderhook, New York,
in 1871, the son of working class Irish Immigrants.  In a Horatio
Alger-like story he came to Albany as a journalist for the Times Union,
was elected Congressman from the Albany area, became State Comptroller,
Lieutenant Governor, and finally Governor from 1913 to 1914, replacing
the impeached Governor William Sulzer.  Governor Glynn was instrumental
in the passage of the Workmen's Compensation legislation and helped
institute the State's system of direct election of senators.  During
his career he helped establish Irish independence, and was owner,
publisher and editor of the Albany Times Union.  Dominick Lizzi, author
of the book Governor Martin H. Glynn: Forgotten Hero, will discuss his
"rediscovery" of this important person in New York's history.
Thursday, May 12, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

All programs are FREE. TO REGISTER online go to
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/library/trng_reg.htm, or e-mail
[log in to unmask] or call 518-474-2274.   Classes will be held
in the Librarians Room in the State Library, which is on the 7th floor
of the Cultural Education Center, Madison Avenue, Albany, unless
otherwise indicated. The New York State Library/Reference Services,
Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230 (518-474-5355);
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov