This series contains papers and photographs related to Nichols' professional career, including a speech given to the Class of 1895 at commencement, sketches related to the construction of the New East River Bridge (Williamsburg Bridge), photographs of bridge projects, one photo album and one scrapbook. The scrapbook and photo album primarily contain photographs of various bridge projects from Nichols' career, including rare photographs of workers in the caissons for the New East River Bridge.