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Capt. Henry Nichols (1897-1977) was a friend, a fighter, a promoter and a Salem booster. Born in Salem to Charles H. and Elizabeth | Capt. Henry Nichols (1897-1977) was a friend, a fighter, a promoter and a Salem booster. Born in Salem to Charles H. and Elizabeth | ||
(Newhall) Nichols, he later married Agnes (Colby) Nichols and lived at 93 Federal Street. | (Newhall) Nichols, he later married Agnes (Colby) Nichols and lived at 93 Federal Street. | ||
He grew up in Salem and credits the Salem Fraternity (the oldest boys' club in the country) with the man he became. | He grew up in Salem and credits the Salem Fraternity (the oldest boys' club in the country) with the man he became. | ||
He served in the Navy until his retirement in 1959, he became active in civic activities, also serving as the director of the Chamber of Commerce. | |||
Later, he supported many groups that helped underprivileged boys, including a summer camp in Rowley. | Later, he supported many groups that helped underprivileged boys, including a summer camp in Rowley. | ||
He was instrumental in founding the Driver Memorial on the corner of Summer and Essex Streets. | He was instrumental in founding the Driver Memorial on the corner of Summer and Essex Streets. | ||
He published three books, including his grandfather William Henry Nichols' whaling log, he called "Eastward Around the World on the Barque Emerald". | |||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Salem - Capt. Nichols | |||
Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Salem- Capt. Nichols''' | |||
Revision as of 13:15, 4 March 2015
Capt. Henry Nichols (1897-1977) was a friend, a fighter, a promoter and a Salem booster. Born in Salem to Charles H. and Elizabeth
(Newhall) Nichols, he later married Agnes (Colby) Nichols and lived at 93 Federal Street.
He grew up in Salem and credits the Salem Fraternity (the oldest boys' club in the country) with the man he became.
He served in the Navy until his retirement in 1959, he became active in civic activities, also serving as the director of the Chamber of Commerce.
Later, he supported many groups that helped underprivileged boys, including a summer camp in Rowley.
He was instrumental in founding the Driver Memorial on the corner of Summer and Essex Streets.
He published three books, including his grandfather William Henry Nichols' whaling log, he called "Eastward Around the World on the Barque Emerald".
See Also
Vertical File in Salem Collection - Salem- Capt. Nichols
