- Additional Authors
- Description
- 70 linear feet (166 boxes, 9 volumes).
- Summary
- The collection consists of correspondence, case files, writings, diaries, memorabilia and photographs documenting Nicholas Kelley's personal and professional life, including his education at Harvard University; legal practice in New York City; government and business employment; engagement in legal, civic and social reform; club memberships; alumni activities; travels; and family life.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Awards.
- Diaries.
- Letterpress copybooks.
- Photographs.
- Access (note)
- Biography (note)
- Nicholas Kelley, son of social reformer Florence Kelley, was a New York City lawyer and civic leader.
- Call Number
- MssCol 1627
- OCLC
- NYPW92-A205
- Author
Kelley, Nicholas, 1885-1965.
- Title
Nicholas Kelley papers, ca. 1845-1968, (bulk 1890-1968).
- Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Biography
Nicholas Kelley, son of social reformer Florence Kelley, was a New York City lawyer and civic leader. Kelley practiced arbitration and labor law and held several high-profile positions in government and business. He was an official in the U.S. Department of the Treasury (1918-1921), a vice president of the Chrysler Corporation (1937-1957), and chairman of the Alien Enemy Hearing Board in New York City (1941-1946). Kelley served on the boards of a number of legal, civic and social welfare organizations and educational institutions.
- Finding Aids
Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
- Location of Other Archival Materials
Related collections include the Florence Kelley Papers and the Maverick Family Papers; Manuscripts and Archives Division, New York Public Library. Correspondence between Nicholas Kelley and his mother Florence Kelley is found in the Florence Kelley Papers.
- Connect to:
- Occupation
Civic leaders.
Lawyers.
- Added Author
Kelley, Augusta Maverick.
Association of the Bar of the City of New York.
Chrysler Corporation.
Citizens Union of the City of New York.
National Consumers' League.
United States. Department of Justice. Alien Enemy Hearing Board.
United States. Department of the Treasury.
Visiting Nurse Service of New York.
- LCCN
ms 74000532
- Research Call Number
MssCol 1627