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Dimitroff, Thomas P. & Janes, Lois S. - HISTORY OF THE CORNING-PAINTED POST AREA: 200 YEARS IN PAINTED POST COUNTRY. Published by Bookmarks, Corning, NY,1991. 416pp. Hardcover, no dust jacket. New ISBN 193303100X A comprehensive history of the upstate New York community made famous by the company of the same name and The Corning Museum of Glass. $30.00 Martin, John H. and Phyllis G: LANDS OF THE PAINTED POST Published by Bookmarks, Corning, NY, 1991. Soft cover, 116pp. New ISBN 1933031018. A short history of the Corning area, with due reference to the Native American peoples of the region. $9.95
McNamara, Robert F.: GOOD OLD DOCTOR MAC 1856-1927 Published by Devon Press, Utica, New York. 2004. Trade Paperback. 130 pp. ISBN 0970151616. Son of Irish immigrants, Dr Thomas Alexander McNamara left behind a treasure of anecdotes about generosity, wisdom, reverence and humor, and life as a GP in Corning, NY. One of four brother who all became doctors, Dr Thomas Alexander McNamara had two sons, one of whom also became a doctor and one -the author - became a Catholic priest, professor emeritus of church history, amateur local historian and chronicler of his father's life as a family physician and dedicated citizen. $12.95 Copp, Marvin W.: FLOODS OF THE CHEMUNG WATERSHED 1794-1972/ "A DAY TO REMEMBER", JUNE 23, 1972. Limited quantity A history of floods in the Chemung valley, specifically the disastrous flood of 1972 caused by Hurricane Agnes. $25.00
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