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DeLancey Nicoll papers, 1890s

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.: MS#1413
Bib ID 6134821 View CLIO record
Creator(s) Nicoll, De Lancey, 1854-1933
Title DeLancey Nicoll papers, 1890s
Physical Description 1.68 linear feet (4 document boxes)
Language(s) English .
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Arrangement

Arrangement

Arranged in three series. Materials are arranged alphabetically within each series.

Description

Summary

A large group of 340 letters to Herman Oelrichs, about a dinner for the retiring DeLancey Nicoll, New York City District Attorney, 1893. Group of 190 condolence letters, and 40 telegrams, and a quality of signed and unsigned calling cards, all in two large albums, all sent to Nicoll on the death of his son.

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Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

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); DeLancey Nicoll papers, Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Materials

See also: New York City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Edwin Patrick Kilroe collections

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

2005-2006-M32: Source of acquisition--Charles Appelbaum. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--2005.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

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Processing Information

Papers processed Karen A-V 2006.

Revision Description

April 2020 PDF replaced with full finding aid, YH

Subject Headings

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Chamber of Commerce & Industry (New York, N.Y.) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
New York (N.Y.) -- History Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
New York (N.Y.) -- Social conditions -- 19th century Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Nicoll, De Lancey, 1854-1933 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Public prosecutors Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Public prosecutors -- New York (State) -- New York Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

DeLancey Nicoll, the prominent New York City District Attorney (Graduated Columbia Law School 1876). He was the DA who convicted President Grant's partner, Fred Ward. His family was prominent in New York City for almost 300 Years.