Anthony Jerome Griffin papers

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unitid

{"value"=>"1246", "type"=>"local_mss"}

{"value"=>"MssCol 1246", "type"=>"local_call"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1883-1935", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1883/1935"}

{"value"=>"1910-1930", "type"=>"bulk", "normal"=>"1910/1930"}

date_inclusive_start

1883

date_inclusive_end

1935

keydate

1883

date_start

1883

date_end

1935

unittitle

{"value"=>"Anthony Jerome Griffin papers"}

physdesc

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"14 linear feet (25 boxes)"}], "supress_display"=>true}

repository

{"value"=>"<span class=\"corpname\">The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.</span> <div class=\"address\"> <span class=\"addressline\">Stephen A. Schwarzman Building</span> <span class=\"addressline\">Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788</span></div>"}

abstract

{"value"=>"Anthony Jerome Griffin (1866-1935) was a lawyer and U.S. Representative from the Bronx, New York City. He served in the Spanish-American War, 1898-1899; practiced law in the Bronx; was founder and editor of the Bronx Independent; and served four terms as New York State Senator from 1911 to 1915. He also was an inventor and amateur author. Collection consists of correspondence, writings, legal and military records, political and personal papers, memorabilia, and printed matter relating to Griffin's military and political career. Correspondence, 1885-1935, is largely related to his political activities; the remainder pertains to his legislative concerns, immigration matters for his constituents, as well as some personal correspondence. Legal papers, 1885-1930, include case files, estate files and title abstracts. His writings consist of manuscript and typescript versions and galley proofs of poems, plays and stories. Diaries, 1886-1930, and notes and notebooks, 1883-1934, contain his observations on many professional and personal activities in addition to subject files. Military and patent records concern his military service and endeavors in submarine safety. Political papers are a combination of printed matter, notes and memoranda. Financial records are his accounts from 1887 to 1934. Also, personal memorabilia; graphic materials including photographs, original paintings and maps; and printed matter such as reprints, government manuals and clippings."}

langmaterial

{"value"=>"Materials in English"}

prefercite

{"value"=>"<p>Anthony Jerome Griffin papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library</p>"}

origination

{"value"=>"Griffin, Anthony Jerome, 1866-1935", "type"=>"persname"}

bioghist

{"value"=>"<p>Anthony J. Griffin (1866-1935) was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the Bronx and Harlem from 1918 until his death in 1935. A captain in the New York Volunteers, he served in the Spanish American War, 1898-1899, practiced law in the Bronx throughout his Congressional career, was founder and editor of the Bronx Independent in 1906, and served four terms as New York State Senator from 1911-1915. He was elected to the House seat held by Henry Bruckner in a special election, and throughout his career was a staunch and loyal Democrat (though supported by both Republicans and Democrats in his district). He was however relatively untouched by the Tammany Hall scandals that characterized Democratic Party politics in New York City at the time of his career. While in the House, he served on the Appropriations Committee, was an advocate of a \"gross income tax\", supported the repeal of the Volstead Act (Prohibition) and sponsored legislation liberalizing restrictive immigration laws and quotas (the Griffin Bill).</p> <p>A graduate of Cooper-Union in New York City in engineering before embarking upon his legal studies, Griffin remained an inventor throughout his life, patenting several inventions for improving submarine safety. Also an amateur author, he wrote poetry, drama and short fiction, publishing several titles, including Chaos, an epic poem.</p>"}

scopecontent

{"value"=>"<p>The Anthony J. Griffin Papers are composed of 11 principal series: correspondence, 1885-1935; Legal Records, 1885-1930; Writings, 1887-1935; Diaries, 1886-1930; Notes and Notebooks, 1883-1934; Military and Patent Records; Political Papers; Financial Records; Personal Memorabilia; Graphic Materials; and Printed Matter. The correspondence is largely related to Griffin's political activities: a significant portion of the material relates to his election and re-election campaigns - meetings with constituents, arrangements for speeches, events, and election paraphernalia (buttons, banners, etc.). The remainder of the correspondence addresses his legislative and political concerns, such as compulsory arbitration in labor disputes, monetary and tax policy, immigration law, the repeal of the Volstead Act (Prohibition), and the \"Red Scare\" of the 1920s. There are also many letters from constituents needing aid in immigration matters, as well as some personal correspondence. Correspondents include William Jennings Bryan, John Nance Garner, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Rosika Schwimmer.</p> <p>The Legal Papers include case files, estate files and title abstracts (a separate list is appended to this accession record). Griffin's Writings consist of manuscript and typescript drafts of unpublished poems, plays and stories, and manuscript and typescript versions and galley proofs of his self-published epic poem Chaos. The Diaries and Notes and Notebooks include Griffin's observations on many subjects, both personal and related to his professional activities, in addition to subject files on topics relevant his legislative concerns and a card file of correspondents for the 1930 Congressional session. The Military and Patent Records concern his military service, and endeavors in submarine safety (separate listing appended); the Political Papers are a combination of printed matter, notes and memoranda (separate listing appended). Griffin's Financial Records are his accounts from 1887 to 1934.</p> <p>The Personal Memorabilia includes his drafting tools from his student days, a special Congressional Passport, calling cards, invitations and menus, while the Graphic Materials include personal photographs, negatives, prints, the original paintings used to illustrate Chaos, and several maps. Finally, the Printed Matter includes reprints, government manuals, and clippings.</p>"}

arrangement

{"value"=>"<p>Eleven series: I. Correspondence, 1885-1935; II. Legal Records, 1885-1930; III. Writings, 1887-1935; IV. Diaries, 1886-1930; V. Notes and Notebooks, 1883-1934; VI. Military and Patent Records; VII. Political Papers; VIII. Financial Records; IX. Personal Memorabilia; X. Graphic Materials; XI. Printed Matter</p>"}

acqinfo

{"value"=>"<p>April 1935, Received from Mrs. Katherine Griffin</p>"}

processinfo

{"type"=>"processing", "value"=>"<p>Accessioned by CRK, 6-17-1986.</p>"}

extent_statement

14 linear feet (25 boxes)

date_bulk_start

1910

date_bulk_end

1930

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1. Correspondence [5/1]
2. Legal Records (separate listing available) [6/1]
3. Writings [6/1]
4. Diaries
5. Notebooks and Notes [3/1]
6. Military and Patent Records [2/1]
7. Political Papers [32/1]
8. Financial Records [1/1]
9. Personal Memorabilia [4/1]
10. Graphic Materials [4/1]
11. Printed Matter [3/1]