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Neil E. Nichols Papers, 1937-1940
CHC 01.04
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Title: Neil E. Nichols Papers, 1937-1940
Dates: 1937-1940
Collection Number: CHC 01.04
Creator/Collector:
Nichols, Neil E.
California Maritime Academy
Extent: .83 linear feet
Repository:
California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, California 94590
Abstract: The Neil E. Nichols Papers Papers were artificially created but contains document pertaining to his time spent as the Superintendent
of Cal Maritime from 1937-1940.
Language of Material: English
The collection is open to research.
Neil E. Nichols Papers, 1937-1940. California State University Maritime Academy
Source Unknown. Collection was artificially created and there is no immediate source of the collection. It was likely a internal
transfer from the Presidents office or another related office.
Biography/Administrative History
Retired U.S. Navy, Captain Neil E. Nichols as the 3rd Superintendent of the University. He was the Navy officer brought in
after Superintendent Mayo was asked to step down due to the fact the the Training Vessel at the the time was Navy property.
Regulations required that only Navy officers could be in charge of Navy owned vessels. Unlike today, the position of Superintendent
also meant that you were the Master of the Training Ship.
It was under his leadership from July 1, 1937 to June 30, 1940; that the school transitioned from its original name, 'California
Nautical School', to the 'California Maritime Academy'.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Neil E. Nichols Papers Papers were artificially created but contains document pertaining to his time spent as the Superintendent
of Cal Maritime from 1937-1940.
Nichols, Neil E.
California Maritime Academy