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Saint Nicholas Hotel Bankruptcy

Springfield businessman J.R. Fitzpatrick served as trustee in Bankruptcy for Springfield's St. Nicholas Hotel from 1973-1976; although he later withdrew before bankruptcy procedures were completed. This collection of papers consists of Fitzpatrick's correspondence, working papers, audits and reports from his three years a trustee. They also included copies of many earlier items such as St. Nicholas deeds, mortgages, assets, legal agreements and employee records.