Correspondence: Mother Sarah Jones, SCJM, 1888-1892., 04/10/1888-06/26/1892

File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Identifier: 57785

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

04/10/1888-06/26/1892

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 Mother Sarah Jones, SCJM, superior vicar of the New York province, to JDC, arranged chronologically, 3 items:@ @ ALS 4/10/1888. Letter of condolence over the recent death of Crimmins' wife, Lily Lalor Crimmins.@ @ PRN [1890] Invitation to chapel dedication at Manhattanville [Convent of the Sacred Heart] for April 8, 1890. Crimmins noted in upper corner: "An altar in memory of my beloved wife Lily."@ @ ALS 6/26/1892. Letter of introduction for an unnamed employee at Manhattanville [Convent of the Sacred Heart]. @

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

JONES, SARAH, MOTHER, RCSJ - CORRESP. FROM: Manuscript

CRIMMINS, LILY LALOR - ALTAR DEDICATION - CORRESP. RE: Manuscript

MANHATTANVILLE, CONVENT OF THE SACRED HEART - CORRESP. RE: Other Types

CONVENT OF THE SACRED HEART, MANHATTANVILLE - CORRESP. RE: Manuscript

CRIMMINS, LILY LALOR - DEATH OF - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

CRIMMINS, JOHN D. - CORRESP. FROM MOTHER SARAH JONES, SCJM: Autographed Letter