Diary, 1879 - 1907

File — Box: GTM Shared Box 30, Folder: 6

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The John D. Crimmins papers consist of the personal correspondence sent to Mr. Crimmins between the years 1877-1910 together with some miscellaneous papers and a handwritten diary (1879-1907). The subject of the correspondence is related largely to his charitable activities. Of interest are letters from James Cardinal Gibbons and Patrick Cardinal Ryan. Also included in his correspondence file are four letters from U.S. Civil War General and Democratic presidential candidate Winfield Scott Hancock. Among his miscellaneous papers can be found a collection of printed dinner menus for the annual gatherings of Irish-American Historical Society and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and two poems composed by his sister Sr. M. Cecilia Crimmins.

Dates

1879 - 1907

Conditions Governing Access

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