Earl I. Sponable papers, 1928-1968
125 boxesEdmund Stevens papers, 1939-1992
16 linear feetErik Bert papers, 1924-1980
7 linear feetEugene H. Nickerson papers, 1955-1970
290 boxesPersonal, 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.
Group for Contemporary Music records, 1962-1999
10 linear feetThe Group for Contemporary Music records document the function of an American chamber ensemble dedicated to the performance of contemporary classical music, dating from 1961 to 2012. The records consist of correspondence, photographs, programs, memoranda, schedules, meeting notes, clippings, contracts, bills, financial records, fund raising and grant applications, and so on.
Helen Worden Erskine papers, 1860-1984
72 Linear FeetCorrespondence, manuscripts, drafts, notes, documents, drawings, photographs, audio tapes, clippings, and other printed materials covering every aspect of Helen Worden Erskine Cranmer's life and career. There are extensive biographical files on: Jenny S. Bradley, Prince Charles of England, Joseph Dixon, Dwight and Mamie Doud Eisenhower, Rosina Lhévinne, Paul Niehans, the Morgan twins (Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt and Thelma Morgan Converse Furness), Jovanka Tito, Harry and Bess Truman, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor; and large files on crime, recluses, New York City history, and travel. There are extensive drafts and source materials for her unpublished autobiography. There are pencil sketches, pen-and-ink drawings, watercolors, charcoal sketches, photographs, and printed copies by Helen Worden Erskine Cranmer and by others.
Juan J. Linz papers, 1936-2010, bulk 1950-1989
12 linear feetThe Juan J. Linz papers contain correspondence, personal documents, awards, photographs, notes, writings, speeches, lectures and courses notes, research files, press coverage and interviews, and printed material, dating from 1920s to 2010. The materials also include one box of materials on Columbia Student Unrest in 1968. The collection provide an insight on Juan J. Linz's family and childhood as well as his education and his work as a political scientist and a professor.
Marjory Belisch Hall papers, 1920s-2021, bulk 1920s-1965
2.5 Linear FeetNew York City Opera records, 1924-2019, bulk 1965-1991
214 linear feetLimit your search
- Chinese oral history project collection, 1914-1989, bulk 1958-19801
- Earl I. Sponable papers, 1928-19681
- Edmund Stevens papers, 1939-19921
- Erik Bert papers, 1924-19801
- Eugene H. Nickerson papers, 1955-19701
- Group for Contemporary Music records, 1962-19991
- Helen Worden Erskine papers, 1860-19841
- Juan J. Linz papers, 1936-2010, bulk 1950-19891
- Marjory Belisch Hall papers, 1920s-2021, bulk 1920s-19651
- New York City Opera records, 1924-2019, bulk 1965-19911
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