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Scrapbook #1, 1879-1961, inclusive
Scope and Contents
This volume is unique in the collection in that it holds many document types in addition to clippings, such as photographs, certificates, and ephemera (programs, business/calling cards, membership cards), and, although it tends to emphasize subject matter from Patterson's early life and career, it touches on various aspects of his career into the 1960s. Some notable items/subjects in this volume are:
* An 1887 advertisement for Patterson's father's Omaha real estate business.
* Clippings and other documents related to Patterson's high school and college career, especially in relation to his participation in athletic programs.
* Documents related to the American Commission to Negotiate Peace at Versailles, including Patterson's 1919 diplomatic passport as an official courier, layout of the conference seating, organization chart of the U.S. delegation (with Patterson as head of the Administrative Office), etc.
* Clippings related to the formation of the American Legion in France in 1919.
* Documents in Chinese related to his work and travel there in 1920-21.
* Clippings concerning Patterson's wedding (1924), New York City prisons from 1933-37 (i.e., the years just after Patterson's tenure as Commissioner of Correction as his impact and legacy was assessed), etc.
* A print of a 1961 drawing of Robert Moses ("Many Hatted Moses" by Harold Riegelman) inscribed "To Dick Patterson" and signed by Moses.
Scrapbook #2. August 1927-November 1929, 1927-1929, inclusive
Scope and Contents
This volume relates primarily to Patterson's tenure as Commissioner of Correction.
Scrapbook #3. November 1929-July 1931, 1929-1931, 1960, inclusive
Scope and Contents
This volume relates primarily to Patterson's tenure as Commissioner of Correction. Inserted in the volume is a 1960 certificate, in Spanish, from the president of Nicaragua, Luis Somoza, to Shelley Rodes Patterson, Jr.
Scrapbook #4. March 1931-May 1937, 1931-1937, inclusive
Scope and Contents
This volume relates primarily to Patterson's final years as Commissioner of Correction, his move to NBC and other career matters, and his chairmanship of the Citizens Budget Committee.
Scrapbook #5. June 1937-December 1947, 1937-1947, inclusive
Scope and Contents
This volume relates primarily to Patterson's final year with the Citizens Budget Committee, his brief time as Assistant Secretary of Commerce, his move to RKO, wartime activities on the homefront, and his contentious work as ambassador to Yugoslavia.
Scrapbook #6. January 1948-June 1951, 1948-1951, inclusive
Scope and Contents
This volume relates primarily to Patterson's tenure as ambassador to Guatemala (many clippings in Spanish) and as minister to Switzerland.
Scrapbook #7. June 1951-December 1952, 1951-1952, inclusive
Scope and Contents
This volume relates primarily to Patterson's tenure as minister to Switzerland, with many clippings in German and French.
Scrapbook #8. December 1953-October 1954, 1953-1954, inclusive
Scope and Contents
This volume relates primarily to Patterson's role as New York City's official "greeter," which evolves into the position of Commissioner of Public Events (and of Commerce for a time). The clippings center on the visits of various dignitaries, celebrities and others to the city and major public events in New York.
Scrapbook #9. September 1954-January 1957, 1954-1957, inclusive
Scope and Contents
This volume continues the clippings related primarily to Patterson's role as New York City's Commissioner of Public Events (and of Commerce for a time). The clippings center on the visits of various dignitaries, celebrities and others to the city and major public events in New York.
Scrapbook #10. January 1957-November 1960, 1957-1960, inclusive
Scope and Contents
This volume continues the clippings related primarily to Patterson's role as New York City's Commissioner of Public Events (and of Commerce for a time). The clippings center on the visits of various dignitaries, celebrities and others to the city and major public events in New York.
Scrapbook #11. January 1961-June 1964, 1958, 1961-1964, inclusive
Scope and Contents
This volume continues the clippings related primarily to Patterson's role as New York City's Commissioner of Public Events (and of Commerce for a time). The clippings center on the visits of various dignitaries, celebrities and others to the city and major public events in New York. Inserted in the album is a 1958 certificate and an undated oversize photograph of Patterson standing outside the Guggenheim Museum.
Scrapbook #12. December 1964-January 1966, 1958, 1962, 1964-1966, inclusive
Scope and Contents
This volume concludes the clippings related primarily to Patterson's role as New York City's Commissioner of Public Events. The clippings center on the visits of various dignitaries, celebrities and others to the city and major public events in New York. Inserted in the album are the 1958 and 1962 certificates appointing him Commissioner of Commerce and Public Events and Commissioner of Public Events, respectively.