Two local history books covering Chautauqua County, NY.
History of Chautauqua County, 1939-1978, A Bicentennial History Project, edited by Ernest D. Leet and published by the Chautauqua County Historical Society, Westfield NY, copyright 1980. Covers numerous topics including politics, agriculture, population, religion, industry, transportation, tourism, environment, education, military and more. 571 pages including index, black and white photos and charts found throughout. A great snapshot of the area from the mid 20th century.
The other book is an Index to the Biographical Cyclopedia of Chautauqua County, New York by B.F. Dilley and printed by the Fenton Genealogical Library, Fenton Historical Center, Jamestown NY. It is 128 single sided pages of names bound in hardcover.
Vintage finds, please see photos. Covers are stained in places. They were stamped as property of the Great White Fleet Museum at The Casino at Bemus Point, NY.
