Eugene H. Nickerson papers, 1955-1970

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged reaminder listed and arranged. Collection is arranged in 6 series.

• Series I: Catalogued Correspondence and Photographs
• Subseries I.1: Catalogued Correspondence
• Subseries I.2: Photographs (signed)
• Series II: Personal Files
• Series III: Administrative Files
• Subseries III.1: Correspondence, 1962-1970
• Subseries III.2: General File
• Subseries III.3: Subject File
• Subseries III.4: Departmental File
• Subseries III.5: Speeches
• Subseries III.6: Columns and Articles
• Subseries III.7: Press Releases
• Series IV: Political Files
• Subseries IV.1: Correspondence
• Subseries IV.2: General Files
• Subseries IV.3: Campaigns
• Series V: Investigation Files
• Series VI: Photographs and Memorabilia

Description

Summary

Personal, administrative, political, and investigative files of Nickerson. The papers deal almost entirely with his eight years as County Executive, and consist of correspondence, memoranda, manuscripts of speeches, notes, press releases, photographs, and clippings. Among the major correspondents are James A. Farley, Hubert H. Humphrey, Robert F. Kennedy, Edward I. Koch, and Percy E. Sutton. The Investigation Files, which amount to nearly half the collection, document investigation into corruption and mismanagement in numerous Long Island businesses and governmental departments. These investigations, instigated and overseen by Nickerson, were carried out largely by the Commissioner of Accounts, Milton Lipson, and later by Samuel Greason, the first governmental ombudsman in the United States. These files consist primarily of memoranda, transcripts of hearings, payroll and financial accounts, notes, and tape recordings.

• Series I: Catalogued Correspondence and Photographs

• Series II: Personal Files

• Series III: Administrative Files

• Series IV: Political Files

• Series V: Investigation Files

• Series VI: Photographs and Memorabilia

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Other Finding Aids

Legacy Finding aid

Restrictions on Access

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

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Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Eugene H. Nickerson papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Nickerson, Eugene H. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1978. Accession number--M-78.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89.

Revision Description

June 2020 PDF replaced with full finding aid, YH

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Lawyer, Nassau County Executive, 1962-1970. Columbia University LL.B., 1943.