Correspondence: Sr. M[ary(?)]. Irene, 1873-1894., 08/02/1873-12/24/1894

File — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Identifier: 57786

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series contains a collection of the correspondence from the private papers of John D. Crimmins. The subject of the correspondence is primarily related to the philanthropic activities Crimmins was engaged in for the period 1877-1910. Among the people Crimmins corresponded with are Mother Jones, SCJM, James Cardinal Gibbons, Patrick Cardinal Ryan, and Winfield Scott Hancock. Also included in this collection are two letters addressed to Crimmins' wife, Lily Lalor Crimmins (d. 1888), a letter addressed to Abp. Michael Corrigan by Sr. M. Irene, who also corresponded with JDC, and a testimony written by JDC regarding the character of Mother Mary Aloysia Hardey, RCMJ.

Dates

08/02/1873-12/24/1894

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.75 Linear Feet (2 document cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains correspondence from Sr. M[ary(?)]. Irene [director, Foundling Asylum of the Sisters of Charity] to JDC as well as one letter to JDC's wife, Lily Lalor Crimmins, and one letter sent to Abp. Michael A. Corrigan, arranged chronologically, 12 items: @ @ ANS 8/2/1873. Request for JDC to visit the asylum [Foundling Asylum(?)] at 3 Washington Square, New York, New York.@ @ ANS 2/12/1875. Request to see JDC. Address for John E. [Burke(?)] handwritten by JDC(?) on bottom of note.@ @ ALS 8/6/1875. Notification that plans to build a stable on unidentified piece of property have been put one hold. [letter torn in two]@ @ ANS 9/10/1875. Notification that plans to build a stable have been approved and will proceed. @ @ ANS 3/27/1877. Request for advice on plans drawn up for renovations(?).@ @ ALS 2/28/1878. Notification of a legislative bill that recently passed [the lower house of the New York State Assembly(?)] "regarding the adoption of children to sectarian institutions."@ @ ALS 4/20/1878. Request to have stone blasted on property broken and left for use on the building.@ @ ALS n.d. Letter regarding plans for twenty-fifth anniversary of the institution [Foundling Asylum(?)].@ @ M. Irene, Sr. - ALS - to Lily Lalor Crimmins (JDC's wife), n.d. [before 1888]. Note of congratulations on birth of child.@ @ M. Irene, Sr. - ALS - to Archbishop Michael Corrigan, n.d. [spring 1888/?]. Acknowledgement of check and request received from Corrigan. Reference to the suffering of a mutual friend. [Death of JDC's wife Lily in the spring of 1888/?] @ @ ALS 5/18/1892. Birthday greetings. [letter torn]@ @ ALS 12/23/1892. Thank you letter for recent donation of $100.00.@ @ ALS 12/24/1892. Thank you letter for JDC's many chartiable donations and deeds. Reference to a religious article from Lourdes, France, enclosed as a sign of appreciation.@

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

M[ARY(?)]. IRENE, SR. - CORRESP. FROM: Manuscript

CORRIGAN, MICHAEL A., ABP. - CORRESP. TO: Manuscript

FOUNDLING ASYLUM, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

FOUNDLING ASYLUM, NY, NY - JDC'S CHARITABLE DONATIONS - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

FOUNDLING ASYLUM, NY, NY - TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

FOUNDLING ASYLUM, NY, NY - RENOVATIONS - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

M. IRENE, SR. - NEW YORK STATE ORPHANAGE LEGISLATION - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

CRIMMINS, JOHN D. - CORRESP. FROM SR. M[ARY(?)]. IRENE: Autographed Letter