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 The Nicholas Martini exhibit is located in the main display case in the Library's entrance lobby. |
 The exhibit contains a variety of Judge Martini's papers, awards, news stories and other memorabilia. |
 The inscription reads: "Nicholas Martini, 1904-1991, preeminent citizen, philanthropist, attorney, and political leader of Passaic." |
 Copies of news stories covering the charitable work of Judge Martini. |
 The Cheng Library houses the Nicholas Martini papers in its Special Collections. A finding aid to the collection is available online here. |
 1939 political campaign card. |
 Campaign materials, literature, and newspaper clippings. |
 Closeup of city commissioner campaign ribbon. |
The David & Lorraine Cheng Library's Nicholas Martini Collection supports research on the life of Passaic, NJ attorney and politician Nicholas Martini, who served as Freeholder, Commissioner and Mayor of Passaic at various times in his career. Personal papers and extensive newspaper clippings document Martini's campaigns for office and present a political history of Passaic in the 1930s through the 1950s. Numerous photos and other personal papers provide information about the Martini family, his business ventures, and involvement in community activities. |