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Access to this collection is restricted because it is unprocessed. Portions of the collection may contain recent administrative records and/or personally identifiable information. While it is likely that portions of the collection may be viewed, access must be managed by an archivist.
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Summary
- Abstract:
- Francis T. Purcell, Malverne, NY, was a Republican member of the New York State Assembly from 1964 through 1966 and county executive of Nassau County from 1978 to 1987. Prior to his election to the Assembly, Purcell served as a Village of Malverne Trustee, 1947-1955, and Mayor of the Village of Malverne, 1955-1963.
- Extent:
- 0.41 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Francis t. Purcell Papers, 1955-1965. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Purcell Papers).
Background
- Scope and Content:
This collection consists of materials from Francis t. Purcell's service in the New York State Assembly, including correspondence, bills, subject files, reports, and press releases.
- Biographical / Historical:
Francis T. Purcell was born on August 11, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York. Purcell went to Malverne High School where he played baseball. Purcell signed a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers, but decided to enlist in the army in 1941 instead of playing. After his time in the Army, Purcell was elected mayor of Malverne in 1955.
Purcell was the Republican nominee for Nassau;s 1st district seat and won the election to the New York State Assembly in 1964. Purcell was a member of the New York State Assembly until 1965, when he was appointed as Supervisor of the Town of Hempstead. In 1977, Purcell was elected County Executive of Nassau County and held this position until 1987. After his retirement, Purcell wanted to joint Cablevision as a political analyst and commentator. Purcell had three children and lived with his wife in West Palm Beach, Florida, until his death on May 18, 2014.
- Acquisition information:
- Francis T. Purcell originally donated his papers to Syracuse University in 1966. In 2006, the papers were transferred to the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archvies.
- Processing information:
Processed by unprocessed.
- Arrangement:
The collection is unprocessed and is likely disorganized. Individual items may be difficult to find.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
Subjects
- Subjects:
- New York State-- Assembly
- Places:
- Purcell, Francis T.
Politics and Politicians
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- ACCESS:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Access to this collection is restricted because it is unprocessed. Portions of the collection may contain recent administrative records and/or personally identifiable information. While it is likely that portions of the collection may be viewed, access must be managed by an archivist.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Francis t. Purcell Papers, 1955-1965. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Purcell Papers).