New York (N.Y.). Police Department
Organization
Existence: 1844-present
1890 New York City Police Census
Collection REC -0106
Abstract:
In 1890, New York City officials questioned the accuracy of the City's population count in the United States federal census. As a result, the New York Police Department was tasked with conducting an independent census which was done between September 29 and October 14, 1890. This collection consists of the original police census volumes that record the name, age, gender, and address of residents of the city. Due to the destruction of nearly all of the 1890 federal census, the police census is...
Dates:
1890
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Bertillon cards and related documents circa 1880 to 1930
Accession ACC-1986-039
Dates:
circa 1880-1930
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Bertillon cards and related paperwork and clippings circa 1900 to 1920
Accession ACC-2006-016
Dates:
circa 1900-1920
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Copy negatives of crime scene photographs, circa 1906 to 1919
Accession ACC-1990-094
Dates:
circa 1906-1919
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Crime scene photographs, circa 1906 to 1919
Accession ACC-1990-093
Dates:
circa 1906-1919
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Gertrude Stein collection of New York Police Department materials for 1907 to 1917
Accession ACC-2016-005
Dates:
1907-1917
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Grover A. Whalen papers
Collection MSS-0042
Abstract:
Grover Aloysius Whalen, 1886-1962, was a public official and businessman whose professional life in New York City spanned over sixty years. He was best known for his long-held role as New York City's official greater that earned him the moniker "Mr. New York." The collection consists of materials documenting the various positions held by Grover Whalen, both in New York City government and in the private sector, from circa 1918-1957. The collection includes correspondence, invitations,...
Dates:
1852; 1871; circa 1895-1958; bulk 1919-1958
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Kings County District Attorney anti-corruption records for 1950-1954
Accession ACC-2019-022
Dates:
1950-1954
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Mayor David N. Dinkins records
Collection REC-0037
Abstract:
The 106th Mayor of New York City, David N. Dinkins, was sworn-in to office on January 1, 1990, becoming the first Black person in the city’s history to hold the position. This collection primarily contains the material generated by the daily workings of the Office of the Mayor during the years of his administration, 1990-1993.
Dates:
1948-1998; bulk 1990-1993
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Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia records
Collection REC-0028
Abstract:
Fiorello H. La Guardia was the 99th Mayor of New York City for three terms from 1934 to 1945. This collection primarily contains the material generated by the daily workings of the Office of the Mayor during his administration. Also included are records produced by La Guardia in public service roles outside of those preformed while serving as Mayor.
Dates:
1864-1954; bulk 1934-1945
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Mollen Commission records for 1992 to 1994
Accession ACC-2016-006
Dates:
1992-1994
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New York City directories for 1837 to 1923
Accession ACC-1958-042
Dates:
1837-1923
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New York Police Department blotters for 1857 to 1881
Accession ACC-1964-106
Dates:
1857-1881
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New York Police Department Chief Inspector conference reports for 1946 to 1951
Accession ACC-1965-049
Dates:
1946-1951
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New York Police Department demonstrations and disturbances records
Collection REC-0118
Abstract:
This collection contains information about several significant events of the 1960s, such as riots, demonstrations, and visits to New York City by dignitaries. Furthermore, the collection includes precinct reports and incident logs that provide a comprehensive outlook on law enforcement activities. The records also provide insight into the police department's strategic operations. Included are reports, newspaper clippings, and maps, among other records.
Dates:
1963-1967
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New York Police Department Division of National Defense files on World War One military service of police personnel
Accession ACC-2009-044
Dates:
1917-1921
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New York Police Department duty roster logbook for 1851 to 1853
Accession ACC-2010-110
Dates:
1851-1853
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New York Police Department glass plate negatives circa 1906 to 1919
Accession ACC-1989-038
Dates:
circa 1906-1919
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New York Police Department Intelligence Unit records
Collection REC-0044
Abstract:
The New York Police Department Intelligence Unit records consists of surveillance records created and collected by the Intelligence Division of the Inspectional Services Bureau of the New York Police Department, circa 1930-2013. These records were part of the legal case, Handschu v. Special Services Division, and are commonly referred to as "Handschu." The collection is comprised of two groups of similar records: (ACC-2015-022) New York Police Department Intelligence Unit records, circa...
Dates:
circa 1930-2013; bulk 1955-1973
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New York Police Department log book documenting incidents and disturbances in New York City after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Accession ACC-2007-029
Dates:
1968 April-July
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New York Police Department Office of the Chief Inspector records
Collection REC-0130
Abstract:
The records in the Chief Inspector's files detail a range of police activity during the 1940s-1950s, focusing on operations planning for strikes, gambling investigations, and management of juvenile delinquency and other disorders. The collection consists of subject files that include correspondence, memoranda, statistical reports, and a small amount of printed material from the 1940s-1950s.
Dates:
1941-1962
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New York Police Department Photo Unit negatives for 1980 to 1999
Accession ACC-2019-018
Dates:
1963-2010
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New York Police Department Photographic Unit photographs of New York City railroad lines, junctions, and yards for 1969
Accession ACC-2012-030
Dates:
1969
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New York Police Department Photographic Unit work record books for 1920 to 1968
Accession ACC-2011-010
Dates:
1920-1968
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New York Police Department surveillance films
Collection REC-0063
Abstract:
Throughout the 20th century, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) conducted overt and covert surveillance on groups and individuals identified as potential security threats to the City. This collection comprises black and white 16 mm silent surveillance films. They were shot by the NYPD Photo Unit for Manhattan (PUM) for the Bureau of Special Services and Investigations (BOSSI). The subjects include a broad range of political activist groups and events from 1960 to 1980. The films are...
Dates:
1960-1980
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New York Police Department World War One war roll, correspondence, and report on police in the army, 1917-1920
Accession ACC-1952-009
Dates:
1917-1920
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Pistol permits for 1932 to 1933
Accession ACC-1968-005
Dates:
1932-1933
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Police Commissioners French, Mason, and Nichols trial transcripts for 1881
Accession ACC-2009-051
Dates:
1881
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Police Department clippings and transcripts for 1931 and 1942 to 1948
Accession ACC-1956-001
Dates:
1931; 1942-1948
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Police Department logs, reports, and other material for 1935 to 1942
Accession ACC-1958-019
Dates:
1935-1942
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Police Department records on labor strikes for 1946 to 1955
Accession ACC-1965-036
Dates:
1946-1955
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Police Department records on strikes, youth gangs, and juvenile delinquency for 1946 to 1962
Accession ACC-1965-037
Dates:
1946-1962
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Police Department subject files on strikes and juvenile delinquency for 1946 to 1962
Accession ACC-2009-050
Dates:
1946-1962
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Police officer William Kennel scrapbook
Collection REC-0115
Abstract:
This collection consists of one scrapbook created by policeman William Kennel, 1899-1903. It includes clippings from the local press, primarily about the police department's administrative policy and operational affairs, with some material on other departments. There is a list of newspaper articles by title and page number in the front of the volume.
Dates:
1899-1903
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Police operations and personnel records for 1845 to 1857
Accession ACC-2009-049
Dates:
1845-1857
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Police records on strikes, fuel oil emergency, gambling and juvenile aid for 1941 to 1953
Accession ACC-1965-048
Dates:
1941-1953
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Record of police medallions issued from 1935 to 1943
Accession ACC-1964-091
Dates:
1935-1943
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WNYC-TV moving images
Collection REC-0047
Abstract:
This collection consists of moving image materials produced by WNYC-TV from about 1943-1998.
Dates:
circa 1943-1998
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Related Names
Associative Relationship
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People
- Kennel, William, 1864-1921
Subordinate/Superior Relationship
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Organizations
- New York (N.Y.). Police Department. Demographics Unit
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