Series IV. Personal, 1950s-2012, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
A small amount of personal material found scattered throughout the collection. Of chief interest are the photographs of Dumpson (box 5, folder 7), either alone, or posed with New York City officials or other dignitaries, both casually and at award ceremonies.
Arrangement
Series IV is sorted in rough chronological order.
Personal. Press photos, circa 1950s-2008, inclusive
Personal. Award, blue ribbon, circa 1965, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Approximately 100-inch (or 8.33-foot) blue ribbon "To Comm. James R. Dumpson," with hundreds of typed names. Likely presented to Dumpson on his 1965 resignation as New York City Welfare Commissioner.
Personal. Cards and programs, 1968-2012, inclusive
Personal. 1270 Fifth Avenue theft, 1980 September, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Four-page itemized inventory of "articles stolen from Apt. 15N, 1270 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan," between September 5-8, 1980.
Personal. 1270 Fifth Avenue Cooperative, Inc. Board Minutes, 2007 July 10
Personal. Financial, 1984-1986, inclusive
Personal. Financial (2 folders), circa 2006-2007, inclusive
Personal. Award, "Spirit of Life", 1992 April 24
Scope and Contents
State of New York "Legislative Resolution honoring Dr. James R. Dumpson upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 'Spirit of Life' Award."