Archives Center, National Museum of American History
John D. Crimmins Collection
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Domestic Life
Crimmins, John Daniel, 1844-1917 (contractor)
NMAH.AC.0398
Archival Resource Key
1.8 Cubic feet
6 boxes
1880-1919
English
.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically by host or sponsoring organization. Where no host is named or there are several hosts, the material is filed by the name of the guest of honor or the event.
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised primarily of menus. There are also programs, seating plans, invitations, announcements and admission cards from functions attended by John D. Crimmins. Some material bears autographs of other guests and/or rotations made by Mr. Crimmins. There are many items from civic, political, business, Roman Catholic and Irish American organizations.
Numerous programs or menus produced especially for each occasion by firms such as Dempsey and Carroll, Malcolm and Hayes and Tiffany are uniquely designed and decorated with photographs, embossing or water color paintings. There are a few menus printed on ribbons and one, from the Vulcan
Detinning Company, printed on metal. Included in the collection are three programs dated after Mr. Crimmins' death and one example of political humor.
Preferred Citation
John D. Crimmins Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Immediate source of acquisition unknown.
Biographical / Historical
John Daniel Crimmins, Senior, contractor and philanthropist, was born May 18, 1844 in New York City, of parents who earlier had immigrated from Ireland. After graduating from college he joined his father's contracting business, becoming a partner in 1864 and head of the firm in 1873. The firm was involved in the construction of public works, churches, hospitals and other projects and buildings. Mr. Crimmins belonged to and held office in many organizations civic, social, and philanthropic. He was an active member of the Democratic party and served as New York City Park Commissioner, Presidential elector, and member of the New York State Constitutional Convention. Presumably, he was an active member of the Tammany Hall group. A Roman Catholic, Mr. Crimmins worked for the church in a variety of
roles, from university trustee to waiter at a Christmas dinner for the poor. Through business contacts and affiliation with various organizations, Mr. Crimmins as guest or host attended numerous public and private functions, many of which involved well known figures of the time. John D. Crimmins died November 9, 1917.
SourcesWho Was Who in America. Volume I, 1897 1942 and The New York Times, November 9, 1317, page 13.
Custodial History
Donated through Georgetown University to the Division of Cultural History (now Division of Cultural and Community Life), 1970s. Transferred from the Division of Domestic Life (now Division of Cultural and Community Life), 1984.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Ramona Williamson, volunteer, October 17, 1991.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Programs
Menus
Admission tickets
Invitations
Announcements
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Domestic Life
The American Catholic Historical Society of Philadelphia
Archival Resource Key
February 6, 1896
1
2
The American Committee for the Celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of Peace Among English Speaking Peoples
Archival Resource Key
December 13, 1912; May 9, 1913
1
3
The American Fine Arts Society
Archival Resource Key
December 3, 1892
1
4
The American Irish Historical Society
Archival Resource Key
April 19, 1899; January 8, 1916
1
5
Eighteenth / Annual Dinner / American Irish / Historical Society / January 8th 1916 / Waldorf-Astoria. [Souvenir menu for the eighteenth annual dinner of the American Irish Historical Society : booklet,]
Archival Resource Key
American-Irish Historical Society
Levins, Anna Frances
2 Items
7 leaves plus cover
11 x 8-1/2".
1916
English.
1
5
Eighteenth / Annual Dinner / American Irish / Historical Society / January 8th 1916 / Waldorf-Astoria. [Souvenir menu for the eighteenth annual dinner of the American Irish Historical Society : booklet,]
Local Numbers
AC0398-0000007.tif (AC Scan No.: cover)
General
In Box 1, Folder 5.
Scope and Contents
Menu honoring Thomas Addis Emmet, M.D. Event held at the Waldorf Astoria on January 8, 1916. Cover illustration: frontal and profile portraits, apparently depicting Thomas Addis and Robert Emmet, surrounded by emblems of his accomplishments, including medals awarded. Inside is a photogravure reproduction of a photograph of Thomas Addis Emmet (with a reproduction of his signature) by Anna Frances Levins, who is listed as the official photographer on the officers' page. The last page contains the text of the song "America." Menu tied with red, white, and blue ribbon. 2 copies, one containing seating chart.
Condition
Both copies damaged with severe brown stains.
Ethnic Imagery Project, Archives Center
Patriotism
Women photographers -- New York (State) -- New York
Menus
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel (New York, N.Y.)
Irish Americans
The American Museum of Natural History President and Trustees
Archival Resource Key
November 2, 1892; October 23, ?
1
6
The American Numismatic and Archaeological Society
Archival Resource Key
April 23, 1897
1
7
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Atlantic City N. J.
Archival Resource Key
March 17, 1892
1
8
Arnold Honorable John H. V. Honoree
Archival Resource Key
December 28, 1893
1
9
The Arts Commission of the City of New York
Archival Resource Key
May 13, 1913
1
10
Asarog Club
Archival Resource Key
April 19, 1897
1
11
The Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Archival Resource Key
February 20, 1899
1
12
The Atlantic Union London England
Archival Resource Key
May 29, ?
1
13
Barbour Mr. and Mrs. William Reception for the Vice President and Mrs. Hobart
Archival Resource Key
November 10, 189?
1
14
Barry Major General Thomas H.1 Honoree
Archival Resource Key
May 15, 1908; February 12, 1914
1
15
Bolivar General Simon Inauguration of Equestrian Statue of
Archival Resource Key
June 17, 1884
1
16
The Borough of Queens
Archival Resource Key
January 11, 1912; January 28, 1913
1
17
The Borough of Richmond The President of
Archival Resource Key
May 21, 1904
1
18
Brady Daniel M.
Archival Resource Key
December 8, 1911; May 6, 1914
1
19
The Brownson Catholic Club
Archival Resource Key
January 20, 1916
1
20
Cantor Honorable Jacob A. Honoree
Archival Resource Key
May 9, 1896
1
21
Carr Albert Honoree
Archival Resource Key
March 22, 1900
1
22
Catholic Club of the City of New York
Archival Resource Key
1892 1914
1
23
The Catholic Encyclopedia
Archival Resource Key
December 29, 1913
1
24
The Centennial Celebration of the Inauguration of George Washington as President of the United States
Archival Resource Key
April 29 -May 1, 1889
1
25
The Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York
Archival Resource Key
1886-1910
2
1-3
Charter Revision Commission
Archival Resource Key
January 1901
2
4
Chinese Merchants and Business Men of New York City
Archival Resource Key
November 23, 1897
2
5
Church of Nuestra Senora de la Esperanza Consecration
Archival Resource Key
April 20, 1913
2
6
The City of New York
Archival Resource Key
April 27, 1893; December 19, 1903; December 30, 1903
2
7
Clancy The Most Reverend John J. Honoree
Archival Resource Key
September 30, 1997
2
8
Cleveland The President and Mrs. Washington D.C.
Archival Resource Key
January and February, 1895; January and February, 1896
2
9
The Colonial Club
Archival Resource Key
February 4, 1893; December 23, ?
2
10
The Columbian Club
Archival Resource Key
October 15, 1896
2
11
Commissioners of the World's Columbian Exposition Chicago Illinois
Archival Resource Key
1892 -1893
2
12
Contractors' Protective Association
Archival Resource Key
January 10, 1903
2
13
The Cooper Union
Archival Resource Key
May 29, 1897
2
14
Corrigan Archbishop Michael A. Honoree
Archival Resource Key
May 13, 1901
2
15
Crimmins John D.
Archival Resource Key
May 9, 1893; November 29, 1903
2
16
Crimmins Thomas Honoree
Archival Resource Key
June 3, 1897
2
17
Daly Honorable Joseph F. Honoree
Archival Resource Key
January 24, 1899
2
18
De Pew Honorable Chauncey Mitchell Honoree
Archival Resource Key
May 5, 1914
2
19
Early Dance and Comedy Circle
Archival Resource Key
January 30, 1888
2
20
Earthquake Relief Charleston South Carolina
Archival Resource Key
1886
2
21
Farley Most Reverend John M. D. D. Archbishop of New York Solemn Investiture of
Archival Resource Key
August 12, 1903
2
22
The Fifth Avenue Association
Archival Resource Key
November 21, 1911
2
23
The Fifth Avenue Club
Archival Resource Key
December 12, 1916
2
24
Mr. Flagler Dinner for Sir William Grey Wilson K. C. M. G. Governor of the Bahamas
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
25
Flower Roswell P. Host
Archival Resource Key
January 16, 1894; November 24, 1896
2
26
Fornes Charles Vincent
Archival Resource Key
December 1, 1904
2
27
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Archival Resource Key
1899-1919
3
1-2
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
135th / Anniversary Dinner / of / The Society of the / Friendly Sons of St. Patrick / in the City of New York / Hotel Commodore - March Seventeenth / 1919 [menu and program in booklet form]
Archival Resource Key
Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in the City of New York
1 Item
6 pp. plus cover
12 x 9 in.
English.
135th / Anniversary Dinner / of / The Society of the / Friendly Sons of St. Patrick / in the City of New York / Hotel Commodore - March Seventeenth / 1919 [menu and program in booklet form].
135th / Anniversary Dinner / of / The Society of the / Friendly Sons of St. Patrick / in the City of New York / Hotel Commodore - March Seventeenth / 1919 [menu and program in booklet form].
135th / Anniversary Dinner / of / The Society of the / Friendly Sons of St. Patrick / in the City of New York / Hotel Commodore - March Seventeenth / 1919 [menu and program in booklet form].
135th / Anniversary Dinner / of / The Society of the / Friendly Sons of St. Patrick / in the City of New York / Hotel Commodore - March Seventeenth / 1919 [menu and program in booklet form].
135th / Anniversary Dinner / of / The Society of the / Friendly Sons of St. Patrick / in the City of New York / Hotel Commodore - March Seventeenth / 1919 [menu and program in booklet form].
135th / Anniversary Dinner / of / The Society of the / Friendly Sons of St. Patrick / in the City of New York / Hotel Commodore - March Seventeenth / 1919 [menu and program in booklet form].
Local Numbers
AC0398-0000001.tif (AC Scan No.)
AC0398-0000002.tif (AC Scan No.)
AC0398-0000003.tif (AC Scan No.)
AC0398-0000004.tif (AC Scan No.)
AC0398-0000005.tif (AC Scan No.)
AC0398-0000006.tif (AC Scan No.)
General
In Box 3, Folder 2.
Scope and Contents
Menu for the 135th anniversary dinner of the Society, held at the Hotel Commodore, New York, March 17, 1919. Cover illustration shows army officer leading charge. Includes motto: "In far foreign fields / From Dunkirk to Belgrade / Lay the soldiers and chiefs / Of the Irish Brigade." Illustration hand-colored photogravure, signed Malcolm & Hayes, N.Y. Menu tied with cord and tassles.
Ethnic Imagery Project, Archives Center
Soldiers -- 1910-1920
World War, 1914-1918 -- Ireland
New York (N.Y.) -- 1910-1920
Hand coloring
Photogravures
Programs -- 1890-1930
Menus
Irish
Irish Americans
Patrick, Saint
Frye Honorable William Pierce Honoree
Archival Resource Key
April 26, 1899
3
3
Gaynor William J. Memorial Meeting in Honor of
Archival Resource Key
October 9, 1913
3
4
Georgetown College Washington D. C.
Archival Resource Key
December 8, 1 904
3
5
Grand Army of the Republic Post #327
Archival Resource Key
May 31, 1886
3
6
Grand Union Hotel Saratoga Springs New York
Archival Resource Key
July 25, 1883
3
7
Grout Honorable Edward M. Honoree
Archival Resource Key
December 21, 1905
3
8
Haffen Honorable Louis F. Honoree President Borough of the Bronx
Archival Resource Key
October 2, 1905
3
9
Hall Captain Charles H.
Archival Resource Key
undated
3
10
Hamburg Amerika Line "Deutschland" Kaiser's Birthday
Archival Resource Key
January 27, 1904
3
11
Hayes Right Reverend Patrick J. Consecration as Auxiliary Bishop of New York
Archival Resource Key
October 28, 1914
3
12
The Hibernian Society Savannah Georgia
Archival Resource Key
May 1, 1912
3
13
Highland Park Hotel Aiken South Carolina Washington's Birthday
Archival Resource Key
February 22, ?
3
14
The Hobby Club Of New York
Archival Resource Key
December 19, 1912
3
15
The Holland Society of New York
Archival Resource Key
January 12, 1898
3
16
The Hudson Fulton Celebration
Archival Resource Key
September 30, ?
3
17
The International Navigation Company
Archival Resource Key
February 22, 1893
3
18
The International Peace Forum Luncheon honoring President William H. Taft
Archival Resource Key
January 4, 1913
3
19
The Irish Ball Committee
Archival Resource Key
October 29, 1910
3
20
The Joan of Arc Exhibition Opening ceremonies
Archival Resource Key
January 6, ?
3
21
The Lakewood Opening Banquet Lakewood New Jersey
Archival Resource Key
January 17, 1891
3
22
Leary Arthur Memorial Chapel Dedication of
Archival Resource Key
February 27, 1897
3
23
Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition Portland Oregon
Archival Resource Key
June 1, 1905
3
24
Lipton Sir Thomas Host and Honoree
Archival Resource Key
1900 -1909
3
25
Locke William J. Honoree
Archival Resource Key
October 9,1910
3
26
The Lotos Club 1880-1905 Honorees include General Ulysses S. Grant and Sir Henry Irving
Archival Resource Key
3
27
The Loyola School Knickerbocker Tea
Archival Resource Key
May 29, 1901
3
28
The Manhattan Club
Archival Resource Key
February 28, 1893; April 14, 1896; December 1, 1904
4
1
Manhattan College
Archival Resource Key
October 14, 1896
4
2
Manhattanville (Sacred Heart School) Golden Jubilee
Archival Resource Key
May 20, 1897
4
3
The Marquette Club St. Louis Missouri Honoring Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick's Golden Jubilee
Archival Resource Key
December 2, 1891
4
4
Martin Frederick Townsend
Archival Resource Key
January 21, 1908; May 26, 1908
4
5
Mayor of the City of New York
Archival Resource Key
1897 -1915
4
6
McAdoo Honorable William
Archival Resource Key
January 15, 1906
4
7
McAneny Honorable George President Board of Alderman City of New York Honoree
Archival Resource Key
December 10, 1915
4
8
Menken S. Stanwood Honoree
Archival Resource Key
November 20, 1899
4
9
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Archival Resource Key
November 5, 1894; October 9, 1913
4
10
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Archival Resource Key
February 2, 1898
4
11
Military Order Loyal Legion United States Commandery of the State of New York
Archival Resource Key
December 7, 1898
4
12
Morganthau Honorable Henry Ambassador to Turkey Honoree
Archival Resource Key
October 30, 1913
4
13
The Municipal Grant Monument Committee
Archival Resource Key
April 28, ?
4
14
The National Association of Manufacturers U.S.A.
Archival Resource Key
January 27, 1898
4
15
The National Capital Press Club Washington D.C.
Archival Resource Key
February 13, 1892
4
16
The National Democratic Club
Archival Resource Key
4
17
The New England Society in the City of New York
Archival Resource Key
1892-1898
4
18
The New York Academy of Medicine
Archival Resource Key
January 29, 1897
4
19
The New York and Brooklyn Bridge Opening Ceremonies
Archival Resource Key
May 24, 1883
4
20
New York Citizens Peace Banquet
Archival Resource Key
December 30, 1911
4
21
New York City Police Department (Promotion of Roundsmen to rank of Sergeant)
Archival Resource Key
December 7, 1905
4
22
New York City Police Endowment Association
Archival Resource Key
April 8, 1912
4
23
New York Columbian Celebration (Four Hundredth Anniversary of the Discovery of America)
Archival Resource Key
October 10 and 13, 1892
4
24
The New York Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital
Archival Resource Key
October 6, ?
4
25
The New York Peace Society
Archival Resource Key
May 17, 1911
4
26
The New York Produce Exchange
Archival Resource Key
May 6, 1884
4
27
The New York Public Library.
Archival Resource Key
November 10, 1902
4
28
The New York Railroad Club
Archival Resource Key
July 14, 1898
4
29
The New York Southern Society
Archival Resource Key
December 22, 1894
4
30
The New York State Bankers' Association
Archival Resource Key
February 8, 1898
4
31
The New York State Bar Association
Archival Resource Key
October 11, 1883
4
32
The New Yorker Staats Zeitung Honoring Prince Henry of Prussia
Archival Resource Key
February 26, 1902
4
33
The New York Stock Exchange
Archival Resource Key
April 22, 1903
5
1
Noel Franco Americaine
Archival Resource Key
December 29, 1918
5
2
O'Brien Judge Morgan J. Honoree April 7 1900; Host
Archival Resource Key
November 5, 1901
5
3
O'Day Daniel Dinner for Honorable John G. Milburn and Mr. Justice Morgan J. O'Brien
Archival Resource Key
January 11, ?
5
4
The Ohio Society of New York
Archival Resource Key
March 30, 1901
5
5
The Order of the Alhambra
Archival Resource Key
May 30, 1912
5
6
O'Sullivan Sylvester J. Dinner for Mr. Justice Truax
Archival Resource Key
October 31, 1908
5
7
The Pan American Society of the United States
Archival Resource Key
May 27, 1912
5
8
Patterson Justice Edward Dinner for J. Pierpont Morgan
Archival Resource Key
December 16, 1902
5
9
The Pennsylvania Society
Archival Resource Key
December 12, 1905
5
10
Philadelphia Peace Jubilee Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Archival Resource Key
October 27, 1898
5
11
Phi Lambda Xi Eta Chapter Georgetown College Washington D.C.
Archival Resource Key
June 4, 1917
5
12
The Pilgrims of the United States
Archival Resource Key
1906-1913
5
13
The Players
Archival Resource Key
April 22, ?
5
14
The Playground Association of America
Archival Resource Key
March 31, 1908
5
15
The Plaza Republican Club
Archival Resource Key
May 4, 1901
5
16
Political Humor President William H. Taft
Archival Resource Key
1909
5
17
Port Richmond Borough of Richmond
Archival Resource Key
December 31, 1897
5
18
Prince Henry of Prussia
Archival Resource Key
February 25, 1902
5
19
Prison Ship Martyrs Monument Dedicatory Ceremonies
Archival Resource Key
November 14, 1908
5
20
The Quaint Club
Archival Resource Key
April 19, 1892
5
21
Queen Kapiolani and Princess Liliuokalani of the Hawaiian Islands Honorees
Archival Resource Key
May 21, ?
5
22
Quinn Monsignor W. V.C. Honoree
Archival Resource Key
May 30 1886
5
23
The Railway Conductors' Club of North America
Archival Resource Key
October 6, 1896
5
24
The Reform Club
Archival Resource Key
pril 24, 1897
5
25
Reid Honorable Whitelaw Funeral of
Archival Resource Key
January 4, ?
5
26
R. M. S. "Teutonic" Shipboard Concert
Archival Resource Key
July 8, 1902
5
27
Robinson John D. Honoree
Archival Resource Key
December 15, 1904
5
28
The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research
Archival Resource Key
October 17, 1910
5
29
The Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum
Archival Resource Key
November 20, 1902
5
30
Roosevelt Mr. and Mrs. Robert B.
Archival Resource Key
March 22, ?
5
31
Roosevelt Theodore President of the United States
Archival Resource Key
February 24, 1902
5
32
Ryan Most Reverend P.J. D.D. L.L.D.
Archival Resource Key
April 22, 1897
5
33
The Sail Fish Club of Florida
Archival Resource Key
February 26, ?
5
34
The St. Andrew's Society of the State of New York
Archival Resource Key
1892-1904
5
35
St. David's Society
Archival Resource Key
March 1, 1899
5
36
The St. George's Society of the City of New York
Archival Resource Key
April 23, 1892, 1894, and 1898
5
37
St. Joseph's Seminary of New York Dedication of
Archival Resource Key
August 12, 1896
5
38
The St. Louis Missouri High School Columbus Day Celebration
Archival Resource Key
October 21, 1892
6
1
The Saint Nicholas Society
Archival Resource Key
1886 -1897
6
2
Shanley John F.
Archival Resource Key
December 12, 1901
6
3
Sheriff's Jury Second Panel
Archival Resource Key
December 15, 1892, January 27, 1898
6
4
The Sixty ninth Regiment N.G.N.Y.
Archival Resource Key
1897-1912
6
5
Smith James D. Dinner for the Earl of Dunraveii
Archival Resource Key
October 2, 1893
6
6
Smith James Jr. U.S. Senator elect from New Jersey Honoree
Archival Resource Key
February 3, 1893
6
7
S. M. S. "Moltke" Shipboard visit
Archival Resource Key
June 11, ?
6
8
The Society of Art Collectors
Archival Resource Key
November 15, 1904
6
9
Stern Louis
Archival Resource Key
December 2, 1900
6
10
Stevenson Honorable James W. Commissioner of Bridges Honoree
Archival Resource Key
April 27, 1909
6
11
Storrs Henry J. Honoree
Archival Resource Key
December 16, 1907
6
12
Straus Honorable Oscar S. and Mrs. Straus Honorees
Archival Resource Key
April 28 1909
6
13
Sulzer Honorable William
Archival Resource Key
December 21, 1912
6
14
Tammany Hall General Committee Thomas Jefferson Birthday Dinner
Archival Resource Key
April 13, 1903
6
15
Tenth Anniversary of the Constitutional Convention of the State of New York
Archival Resource Key
July 27, 1904
6
16
United Charities Building Formal Opening of
Archival Resource Key
March 6, 1893
6
17
United States Battleships "Kearsarge" and "Kentucky" Launching of
Archival Resource Key
March 24, 1898
6
18
Vulcan Detinning Company
Archival Resource Key
May 9, 1913
6
19
Whitney Honorable William C.
Archival Resource Key
July 1, 1897
6
20
Willcox Honorable William R. Honoree
Archival Resource Key
January 7, 1905
6
21
Willcox Honorable William R. and Low Honorable Seth Honorees
Archival Resource Key
April 21, 1913
6
22
Winslow Rear Admiral
Archival Resource Key
June 25, ?
6
23
Woolworth F. W.
Archival Resource Key
April 24, 1913
6
24
World's Columbian Exposition Chicago Illinois
Archival Resource Key
October 19, 1892
6
25
Yglesias Rafael President of Costa Rica Honoree
Archival Resource Key
December 8, 1898
6
26
Miscellaneous Menus
Archival Resource Key
1893 -1913; some undated
6
27
Miscellaneous Tickets and Cards
Archival Resource Key
1894-1912; undated
6
28