Reel ten contains various memorials to Samuel Frederick Nixon, e.g., printed pamphlet In Memoriam containing a memorial proclamation by Governor Frank Higgins, memorial speeches by members of the state legislature, a copy of Nixon's last public speech, and Arthur Wade's resolution for a special memorial service for Nixon; newspaper clippings dealing with Nixon's illness in 1900 and his death in 1905 ; printed pamphlet Memorial to Samuel Frederick Nixon containing messages of condolence, biographical sketch, tributes by the press, and pictures of funeral rites., 1900, 1905

File — microfilm reel: 10

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

From the Collection:

Includes correspondence from fellow political figures, constituents, special interest groups, and office-seekers concerning legislation under consideration in Albany; local and state politics, patronage, and other matters. Also, personal business correspondence; scrapbooks (4 volumes, 1895-1958) of clippings, cartoons, and broadsides, dealing chiefly with poitical events and issues during Nixon's public life; memorial resolutions, biographical sketches, and obituaries.