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Anna Naughton Papers, ca. 1899-1932; bulk, June-July 1924
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Quantity: 3 boxes (0.75 cubic ft.)
Access: Open to research
Acquisition: Gift: George Naughton, Pelham, Massachusetts, June 2018
Processed By: Matthew Laudicina, Senior Librarian, Manuscripts and Special Collections, October 2018

Biographical Note

Anna Naughton (1875-1950), a lifelong Manhattanite, was active in the New York City Democratic Party in the 1920s, serving as the Tammany co-leader of the 16th Assembly District in Yorkville for the New York County Democratic organization from 1920 until 1935.

Anna served as chair of the Committee on Sightseeing and Excursions for the 1924 Democratic National Convention, which was held in New York City. The purpose of the committee was to organize activities and events for the women attending the convention. These events, which took place all around Manhattan and in the neighboring boroughs between June 21 and July 4, 1924, included a reception and tea at Governor's Island, a visit to the Brooklyn Naval Yard and reception aboard the battleship Colorado, and a fashion show and tea with New York State delegates, hosted by Eleanor Roosevelt.

Anna's husband, Michael J. Naughton, was also active in the Tammany Hall organization. In addition to serving as the chairman of the county committee in the 16th Assembly District of Manhattan, he ran the Yorkville Casino at 210 East Eighty-sixth Street. While it was called a casino, "there was no gambling on the premises whatsoever; it was a place for food and drink, ballroom dancing, movie viewings, meetings, and other social activities." Michael passed away on July 4, 1931.

Anna Naughton passed away on December 7, 1950, in her home at 154 East Ninety-first Street.

Scope and Content Note

This collection, mainly correspondence, is focused primarily on Anna's work as the chair of the Committee on Sightseeing and Excursions for the 1924 Democratic National Convention, which was held in New York City. The committee planned activities between June 21 and July 4, 1924, for attendees of the national convention.

The correspondence is organized alphabetically by the last name of the sender/receiver. Included is a letter from Franklin Delano Roosevelt, dated May 27, 1924, in which Roosevelt asks Naughton to "write to your personal friends in other states sending them copies of the pamphlet 'What Everybody Wants to Know About Alfred E. Smith,'" as well as inviting her to a meeting on June 3. The 1924 convention, during which Roosevelt made the speech nominating Al Smith for president, marked FDR's return to political life following his having been stricken with polio three years earlier.

Among the correspondents are several women who were active in the New York State votes-for-women movement that resulted in the passage of the woman suffrage amendment to the New York State Constitution in 1917, including Harriet May Mills, Mrs. Gordon Norrie, and Katrina Ely Tiffany.

Box 3 contains committee-related paperwork, which is organized alphabetically by committee task/activity. Included are lists of names of people serving on her committee, handwritten and typed notes related to committee-sponsored activities such as a luncheon and a visit to the Navy Yard in the North River, and a "scorecard" given to participants at the convention.

Also in Box 3 is a scrapbook that contains materials that provide a look into Anna's life that extends beyond and intertwines with her work in the world of politics. Included are a black-and-white full-length photograph of Anna dated 1924, newspaper clippings dated 1921-1927 (bulk: 1924-1925) reporting on her political work and activities, a 1922 newspaper clipping of an article reporting how Amelia Naughton (Anna's daughter) became the first woman to lead a band of male musicians in any New York City park, a March 1921 letter from Anna to a Mr. Fleming discussing raising money for an Irish relief fund, and a certificate to Anna from the American Red Cross expressing "grateful recognition of the faithful and self-sacrificing service rendered during the Influenza Epidemic, 1918. at New York City."

Also contained in Box 3 is a copy of the book The Dewey Reception and Committee of New York; an Album of One Thousand Portraits, Scenes, Views, etc. This book was an 1899 Christmas gift inscribed by George A. Burrell to Michael J. Naughton (Burrell was an alderman for the 30th Assembly district of Manhattan and Anna Naughton's first husband, who had died on November 7, 1905; Anna and Michael wed in 1907).

An extra-large folder contains a photograph of approximately 50 people, some in Halloween-type costumes. The photo is labeled: [Thanks?]giving Costume Dance of the [New York City?] Democratic Club, 10th A.D. [Assembly District?], [month missing] 22, 1924.

Box and Folder List

Box Folder Description

 

 

Correspondence

1

1

Rose Albers. 2 items:

  1. June 20, 1924
  2. June 26, 1924

1

2

Mrs. B.C. Allen, n.d.

1

3

Sir Herbert B. Ames, Financial Director of the League of Nations. 2 items:

  1. Invitation to a dinner meeting from Sir Herbert B. Ames. Dinner held at The Women's University Club. 106 East 52nd Street. June 23, 1924, at 6:45pm.
  2. Letter of acceptance for the dinner invitation from Anna Naughton to Sir Herbert B. Ames, dated June 13, 1924.

1

4

Marguerite Anwtine [?], June 18, 1924

1

5

C.H. Arnold, Captain, Signal Corps., June 21, 1924

1

6

Matilda S. Barr. 3 items:

  1. June 11, 1924
  2. June 23, 1924
  3. June 27, 1924

1

7

Elizabeth M. Barry, n.d.

1

8

George Gordon Battle. 2 items:

  1. May 17, 1922
  2. May 24, 1922

1

9

Martha Burrell Battle. 2 items:

  1. June 14, 1924
  2. June 19, 1924

1

10

Mabel R. Beardsley. 3 items:

  1. A ticket to the Fashion Matinée at the Shubert Theatre, 225 West 44th Street. Monday, June 23, 1924, at 2:30 pm
  2. Letter from Mabel R. Beardsley inviting Anna Naughton to the Fashion Matinée, given in honor of the women attending the Democratic National Convention. June 6, 1924
  3. Letter from Anna Naughton to Mabel R. Beardsley thanking her for the Invitation and stating she hopes she is able to attend. June 11, 1924

1

11

Rebecca Barnes Blackwood, n.d.

1

12

Emily Newell Blair. 4 items:

  1. Letter to Anna stating that the Democratic National Committee has established headquarters for women at the Madison Square Galleries. n.d.
  2. Letter from Anna inviting Emily to a luncheon to be held on June 16, 1924 at 12:30 pm. n.d.
  3. May 16, 1924
  4. June 6, 1924

1

13

Ida Blair. 2 items:

  1. April 21, 1924
  2. June 14, 1924

1

14

Madeline N. Bloch, June 5, 1924

1

15

Laura Bonner, June 16, 1924

1

16

Rose Bonner. 3 items:

  1. May 28, 1924
  2. June 12, 1924
  3. June 21, 1924

1

17

Helen Varick Boswell. 6 items:

  1. June 5, 1924
  2. June 9, 1924
  3. June 12, 1924
  4. June 16, 1924
  5. June 24, 1924
  6. Handwritten note on Hotel Astor stationery. n.d.

1

18

Margaret Brady, n.d.

1

19

Nellie Brady, June 23, 1924

1

20

Major General Robert Lee Bullard, June 11, 1924

1

21

Virginia Burch. 4 items:

  1. Handwritten note. n.d.
  2. Telegram. n.d.
  3. May 24, 1923 [1924?]
  4. June 20, 1924

1

22

Marie Burns. 3 items:

  1. May 28, 1924
  2. June 11, 1924
  3. June 21, 1924

1

23

Henry Varnum Butler, Captain, U.S. Navy. 2 items:

  1. June 10, 1924
  2. June 21, 1924

1

24

Alice Carpenter [?], n.d.

1

25

Louis Stewart Chappelear, Lt. Col., U.S. Army

1

26

Sara F. Churchill. 3 items:

  1. n.d.
  2. June 10, 1924
  3. June 18, 1924

1

27

Mrs. Charles Todd Clark. 2 items:

  1. June 13, 1924
  2. June 20, 1924

1

28

Julius T. Conrad, Colonel, A.G. 7 items:

  1. June 6, 1924
  2. June 9, 1924
  3. June 10, 1924
  4. June 12, 1924
  5. June 14, 1924
  6. June 30, 1924
  7. July 3, 1924

1

29

Nancy Cook. 3 items:

  1. May 20, 1924
  2. June 6, 1924
  3. June 13, 1924

1

30

Frances S. Copeland, June 1, 1924

1

31

May J. Craig. 3 items:

  1. "Mrs. Craig" typed at top of letter. n.d.
  2. "Mrs. Chas. Craig" typed at top of letter. n.d.
  3. June 24, 1924

1

32

Major General John Francis Curry and Eleanor Curry. An invitation that reads, "Mr. and Mrs. John Francis Curry request the pleasure of your company on Tuesday, the twenty-fifth of February at twelve o'clock. The Plaza."

1

33

F.E. Davis, Lieut. Colonel, Q.M.C. June 19, 1924

1

34

Eleanor Delaney, June 3, 1924

1

35

Edith M.W. Doe, n.d.

1

36

Kathleen Donnellan, May 28, [1924?]

1

37

Corinne Douglass, May 28, 1924

1

38

Sarah Duggan, May 19, [1924?]

1

39

Katharine Edmunds, May 27, 1924

1

40

Marion R. Elliot. 4 items:

  1. June 4, 1924
  2. June 12, 1924
  3. June 21, 1924
  4. July 1, 1924

1

41

Nina Mills Elliot. 2 items:

  1. Saturday, [no month, date, or year]
  2. Tuesday, [no month, date, or year]

1

42

Mrs. M. Enright, n.d.

1

43

Richard Edward Enright, New York City Police Commissioner. 2 items:

  1. May 16, 1924
  2. May 29, 1924

1

44

Alexandra Falbo. 3 items:

  1. June 3, 1924
  2. June 14, 1924
  3. June 23, 1924

1

45

Gertrude K. Faunce. 2 items:

  1. Letter begins "Shall be pleased to take seven ladies to West Point" n.d.
  2. Letter begins "How sweet of you to offer me aid" n.d.

1

46

Margaret Fay, May 29, 1924

1

47

Laura Field. 3 items:

  1. June 16, 1924
  2. June 20, 1924
  3. Letter begins "I will accept with pleasure the invitation." n.d.

1

47

Laura Field. 3 items:

  1. June 16, 1924
  2. June 20, 1924
  3. Letter begins "I will accept with pleasure the invitation." n.d.

1

48

H.W. Fleet, Major, U.S. Army, June 19, 1924

1

49

Mrs. H.W. Fleet, June 24, 1924

1

50

Hannah M. Foley. 3 items:

  1. May 27, 1924
  2. June 12, 1924
  3. June 21, 1924

1

51

Sara Friedman. 3 items:

  1. June 6, 1924
  2. Letter begins "I shall be glad to serve on your committee." n.d.
  3. Letter begins "I accept with thanks your kind invitation to your luncheon." n.d.

1

52

Ella Fuller. 6 items:

  1. May 26, 1924
  2. June 3, 1924
  3. Typed letter to Ella Fuller. June 9, 1924
  4. Handwritten letter to Anna Naughton. June 9, 1924
  5. June 11, 1924
  6. June 19, 1924

1

53

John F. Galvin. Card begins "To the Visiting Delegates and Alternates of New York State." n.d.

1

54

Sadie Garland. 3 items:

  1. May 26, 1924
  2. June 13, 1924
  3. June 22, 1924

1

55

Alice C. Good, June 13, [1924?]

1

56

Minna Graham, June 13, 1924

1

57

Stephen Victor Graham, Captain, U.S. Navy. 3 items:

  1. June 6, 1924
  2. June 7, 1924
  3. June 9, 1924

1

58

Mr. Graves, June 10, 1924

1

59

Irene Greenthal, May 27, 1924

1

60

M. Louise Gross. 2 items:

  1. June 12, 1924
  2. June 13, 1924

1

61

Martha Guilfoyle. 4 items:

  1. June 3, 1924
  2. June 19, 1924
  3. June 20, 1924
  4. Letter begins "Your kind invitation for lunch." n.d.

1

62

Mary Haggerty, May 28, 1924

1

63

Mrs. Earl Harding. 3 items:

  1. May 25, [1924?]
  2. June 7, 1924
  3. Letter begins "I will be at." n.d.

1

64

Florence J. Harriman. 5 items:

  1. June 9, 1924
  2. June 11, 1924
  3. June 12, 1924
  4. June 13, 1924
  5. June 14, 1924

1

65

Mrs. Oliver Harriman, May 24, 1924

1

66

Edward T. Hartman, Colonel, Signal Corps. June 21, 1924

1

67

Colonel William N. Haskell, June 19, 1924

1

68

Winifred Farrell Haskell, June 25, 1924

1

69

Genevieve Hawkins. 2 items:

  1. May 28, 1924
  2. June 20, 1924

1

70

Mrs. D.B. Herrick, May 21, 1924

1

71

Edna Hirst, May 26, 1924

1

72

Sadie A. Hoeltzer. 2 items:

  1. June 4, 1924
  2. June 14, 1924

1

73

Alexandria C. Holt, n.d.

1

74

Dr. William Temple Hornaday, June 9, 1924

1

75

Lucy May Hotchkiss. 2 items:

  1. June 21, 1924
  2. Letter begins "I can attend the 'excursion to West Point.'" n.d.

1

76

Abbey Shay Hughes, May 24, 1924

1

77

Agnes Husch. 2 items:

  1. "Wednesday" n.d.
  2. "Thursday" n.d.

1

78

Mayor John F. Hylan. 2 items:

  1. Invitation sent from Mayor John F. Hylan to Anna Naughton to be the guest of the city of New York at a dinner for the delegates and alternates. Monday, June 23, 1924, at the Waldorf Astoria.
  2. Reply sent from Anna Naughton to Mayor John F. Hylan accepting the invitation to dinner. June 2, 1924

1

79

Marian Hylan. 5 items:

  1. Western Union Telegram from Marian Hylan inviting Anna Naughton to the Rose Breakfast in honor of the women delegates and alternates to the Democratic National Convention. June 18, 1924
  2. Official invitation to the Rose Breakfast, to be held on June 28, 1924
  3. Typed letter from Anna Naughton to Marian Hylan accepting the invitation to the Rose Breakfast. June 18, 1924
  4. Official invitation from Marian Hylan inviting Anna Naughton to attend a garden party in Washington Square, to be held on Thursday, June 26, 1924
  5. Typed letter from Anna Naughton to Marian Hylan declining the invitation to the garden party. June 18, 1924

1

80

Mrs. Thomas Irby. 2 items:

  1. June 14, 1924
  2. June 23, 1924

1

81

Dudley James, June 19, 1924

1

82

Colonel George Washington Kavanaugh, June 9, 1924

1

83

Mrs. Philip J. Kearns, June 15, 1924

1

84

Mabel Keep. 10 items:

  1. May 24, 1924
  2. June 3, 1924
  3. June 7, 1924
  4. June 14, 1924
  5. Invitation to a talk titled "America's Interest in World Peace" to be held on June 22, 1924
  6. "Church of the Heavenly Rest. Special Lenten Supplement" March 30, 1924
  7. Letter from Adelaide Hill, secretary to Rev. Henry Darlington of the Church of Heavenly Rest, to Mabel Keep. June 13, 1924
  8. Letter from Anna Naughton to Mabel Keep stating "I will try to arrange a sight seeing trip to the Church of Heavenly Rest." June 9, 1924
  9. June 19, 1924
  10. June 23, 1924

1

85

Grace W. Kehaya. 4 items:

  1. May 24, 1924
  2. June 11, 1924
  3. June 14, 1924
  4. June 23, 1924

1

86

May F. Kennedy. 3 items:

  1. June 13, 1924
  2. June 21, 1924
  3. June 25, 1924

1

87

Agnes Knott, n.d.

1

88

Alberta G. L [?]. May 24, [1924?]

1

89

Eleanor Lawrence Campbell La Barre, May 26, 1924

1

90

Josephine Leckie. 2 items:

  1. June 13, 1924
  2. Letterhead reads "The Texas Club of New York City." n.d.

1

91

Sarah Leonard. 2 items:

  1. June 20, 1924
  2. Letter begins "With pleasure I accept the honor of being on your committee." n.d.

1

92

Letter from Geo. T. Wyche to Commanding General, Second Corps Area, Governors Island, N.Y. June 3, 1924

1

93

Letter from Nina Jeanne Norse to Mr. Newell, n.d.

1

94

Letter from R.J. Schaefer to Michael Naughton, July 16, 1923. 2 items:

  1. July 13, 1923
  2. July 16, 1923

1

95

Letter from Samuel Untermeyer to Elisabeth Marbury, June 6, 1924. 2 items:

  1. June 6, 1924
  2. June 10, 1924

1

96

Mary J. Lucas, May 31, [1924?]

2

1

Eva M. Manton, n.d.

2

2

Elisabeth Marbury. Head of the Committee of Nine. She appointed Anna chairman of the General Sightseeing and Excursions Committee; they worked together throughout the national convention. 41 items:

  1. Letter from Elisabeth Marbury introducing Anna Naughton to Stanley Quinn,who was in charge of the National Convention Committee, Woolworth Building. In the letter Elisabeth thanked Anna for agreeing to chair the General Sightseeing and Excursions Committee. April 29, 1924
  2. Copy of letter from Stanley Quinn to Elisabeth Marbury. Elisabeth sent this copy to Anna as a means of familiarizing her with Quinn and the role he played in planning and organizing the convention. Letter dated April 29, 1924
  3. May 6, 1924
  4. May 13, 1924
  5. May 23, 1924
  6. May 24, 1924
  7. Letter from Elisabeth Marbury informing Anna of several activities planned, including dates and locations. She also provided Anna with names of women to consider designating as hostesses for these events. Dated May 24, 1924. (7 copies)
  8. Letter from Anna to Elisabeth stating she was "very much astonished" to receive the May 24 letter informing her of excursions planned without her knowledge, and to receive instructions to designate specific committee members as hostesses without her input. Dated May 28, 1924. (10 copies)
  9.  Letter from Elisabeth to Anna clarifying that the names of the women she included in her original letter were merely suggestions and not instructions on who to delegate as hostesses for the events. She also clarified that the events mentioned were planned by the men's Excursions Committee, and Elisabeth was asked by the chair of that committee to appoint women to attend the events as well. Dated May 28, 1924.
  10. May 29, 1924
  11. Invitation from Elisabeth for Anna to attend a garden party scheduled for June 21, 1924.
  12. Letter from Anna to Elisabeth accepting the invitation to the garden party. June 2, 1924.
  13. Letter from Elisabeth to Anna. June 2, 1924.
  14. Letter from Elisabeth to Anna, forwarding a letter received from Samuel Untermyer, and asking her to "please get in touch with Sara Friedman about the Bronx party." June 3, 1924
  15. Copy of letter from Samuel Untermyer to Elisabeth Marbury. May 31, 1924
  16. June 5, 1924
  17. Letter from Anna to Elisabeth. June 6, 1924
  18. Letter from Elisabeth to Anna. June 6, 1924
  19. Letter from Elisabeth to Anna. June 9, 1924
  20. Letter from Anna to Elisabeth. June 9, 1924
  21. June 10, 1924
  22. June 11, 1924
  23. June 13, 1924
  24. June 14, 1924
  25. Invitation for Anna to attend "an Official Reception tendered the Members of the National Committee and the Delegates and Alternates to the National Democratic Convention at the Hotel Commodore." Date of the reception was June 24, 1924
  26. Circular letter from Elisabeth Marbury to all delegates. n.d.

2

3

Annie Matthews, June 13, 1924

2

4

Helen [?] McCabe. 2 items:

  1. Letter from Anna to Helen. June 26, 1924
  2. Letter from Helen to Anna. n.d.

2

5

John H. McCooey. 3 items:

  1. May 28, 1924
  2. June 12, 1924
  3. Announcement stating "Be it known that Mrs. Anna Naughton is eligible to be included in 'Who's Who' of the Democratic Party in recognition of loyal support and devoted services to the party organization." n.d.

2

6

Elizabeth McCrystal. 3 items:

  1. May 25, 1924
  2. May 27, 1924
  3. June 13, 1924

2

7

Elizabeth McDonald, May 27, 1924

2

8

Mrs. McDougal. 2 items:

  1. Telegram, n.d.
  2. June 30, 1924

2

9

Helen McGrath, June 1, 1924

2

10

Grace Meneely. 5 items:

  1. May 24, 1924
  2. Letter begins "It is with deep regret." n.d.
  3. June 11, 1924
  4. Letter begins "It seems possible for me to be in New York." n.d.
  5. Letter begins "Mrs. [?] wants to work at this desk." n.d.

2

11

Harriet May Mills, June 14, 1924

2

12

Anna Montgomery, June 3, 1924

2

13

Mrs. Horace A. Moodie. 2 items:

  1. June 21, 1924
  2. Letter begins "Owing to a recent death in the family." n.d.

2

14

Alice J. Moore, May 28, 1924

2

15

Henry M. Morrow, Colonel, U.S. Army, June 20, 1924

2

16

Belle Moskowitz, June 14, 1924

2

17

C.S. Moyer, Captain, C.W.S. June 19, 1924

2

18

Mary G. Murray. Letter begins "I regret very much that I will not be able to serve on your committee." n.d.

2

19

Harriet Murray, June 13, 1924

2

20

Rose Nagel. 2 items:

  1. June 18, 1924
  2. June 21, 1924

2

21

New York Daily News, June 10, 1924

2

22

Mrs. Thomas Nolan, May 27, [1924?]

2

23

Mrs. Gordon Norrie. 2 items:

  1. Invitation from Mrs. Gordon Norrie to Anna to attend the New York Women's Committee for Law Enforcement reception and tea. Reception held June 24, [1924?]
  2. Letter from Anna to Mrs. Gordon Norrie accepting the invitation. June 18, 192[4?]

2

24

Nina Jeanne Norse, June 27, 1924

2

25

Josephine Robb Ober, June 14, 1924

2

26

Caroline O'Day. 6 items:

  1. May 24, 1924
  2. Western Union Telegram. June 10, 1924
  3. Note from Caroline O'Day, Franklin Roosevelt, and Eleanor Roosevelt to Anna informing her that "there is a possibility that the Convention will reconvene on June 24th at 7:30 P.M. to hear the keynote speech." June 18, 1924
  4. Business card for the "Hospitality Committee Hunter College Club Rooms." Chairman was Mrs. N. Taylor Phillips. Committee members included Caroline O'Day and Eleanor Roosevelt. n.d.
  5. Invitation sent from Caroline O'Day, Franklin Roosevelt, and Eleanor Roosevelt to Anna to "request the honor of your company at an informal supper on Tuesday, June 24th at seven o'clock."
  6. Letter from Anna to Caroline accepting the invitation to the June 24 supper. Letter dated June 12, 1924
  7. June 14, 1924

2

27

Hilden Olin, Lt. Colonel, Finance Dept. June 20, 1924

2

28

Mary O'Malley. 3 items:

  1. May 28, 1924
  2. Small note begins "I hope to be able to attend the trip to West Point." n.d.
  3. June 12, 1924

2

29

Mamie Oppenheimer, May 26, [1924?]

2

30

Sadita and Palmer. Illustrated postcard labeled, "Traymore Hotel and Boardwalk, by night, Atlantic City, N.J." Sent from Sadita to Anna. May 31, 1924

2

31

Sammie Parker, June 16, 1924

2

32

Lillian Patterson. 3 items:

  1. Letter begins "Pardon my delay in answering your most cordial invitation." n.d.
  2. June 14, 1924
  3. June 21, 1924

2

33

Virginia Pierson. 3 items:

  1. June 18, 1924
  2. Newspaper clipping listing the State Vice Chairmen from each state. n.d.
  3. "Delegations Committee - State Vice Chairmen" n.d.

2

34

Betty Plessner, n.d.

2

35

Admiral C.P. Plunkett. 2 items:

  1. June 11, 1924
  2. June 21, 1924

2

36

Julia Plunkett, n.d.

2

37

Barbara Porges, May 29, 1924

2

38

Mrs. James M. Pratt, May 24, 1924

2

39

Mrs. F.M. Quick [?], June 24, [1924?]

2

40

Stanley Quinn. 5 items:

  1. June 6, 1924
  2. June 11, 1924
  3. June 12, 1924
  4. Envelope from the New York State Department of Labor to Anna. Post stamped June 23, 1924
  5. June 24, 1924

2

41

J.W. Ramsey, Captain 16th Infantry, June 19. 1924

2

42

Mary Cullman Reid [?], n.d.

2

43

Bess Richter, June 5, 1924

2

44

Mamie Riordan, n.d.

2

45

E.A. Robbins, 1st Lieut., Q.M. Corps. June 20, 1924

2

46

Eleanor Roosevelt. 3 items:

  1. May 25, [1924?]
  2. June 13, 1924
  3. June 14, 1924

2

47

Franklin Delano Roosevelt. 3 items:

  1. May 27, 1924
  2. May 29, 1924
  3. Letter from Franklin Roosevelt to Anna inviting her to a June 23 meeting of the members of the New York State Committee for the Nomination of Governor Alfred E. Smith. June 12, 1924

2

48

Thomas E. Rush. 3 items:

  1. June 9, 1924
  2. June 12, 1924
  3. June 25, 1924

2

49

Mary Russell, June 3, 1924

2

50

Daniel Ryan, June 11, 1924

2

51

Hannah Ryan, June 9, 1924

2

52

William R. Shephard, May 29, 1924

2

53

Mr. Silver, June 28, 1924

2

54

Mr. Simkovitch, May 24, 1924

2

55

Mr. Snow. 2 items:

  1. June 18, 1924 (not annotated)
  2. June 18, 1924 (annotated with blue text at top of letter)

2

56

Mr. Speed, June 10, 1924

2

57

Constance A. Sporborg. 6 items:

  1. June 10, 1924
  2. June 13, 1924
  3. Weekly News: New York League of Women Voters. Addressed to Mrs. Sporborg. Dated June 21, 1924
  4. Letter begins "I will definitely come on duty." n.d.
  5. June 17, 1924
  6. June 24, 1924

2

58

Edna F. Standish, June 8, 1924

2

59

Ella O'Gorman Stanton. 2 items:

  1. June 25, 1924
  2. Letter begins "My delegation from New Hampshire will be at the Murray Hill Hotel." n.d.

2

60

Ernestine F. Stewart. 2 items:

  1. June 3, 1924
  2. June 12, 1924

2

61

George Loring Porter Stone, Captain, U.S. Navy. 2 items:

  1. June 10, 1924
  2. June 12, 1924

2

62

Mrs. George Loring Porter Stone. 2 items:

  1. Letter begins "Dear Mrs. Naughton." n.d.
  2. Letter begins "My Dear Mrs. Naughton." n.d.

2

63

Mrs. William Brown Stubbs, June 11, 1924

2

64

Ella Sullivan. 2 items:

  1. Invitation from the Women's Democratic Club to Anna to attend a breakfast given in honor of the women delegates and alternates to the national convention. Date of breakfast: June 25, 1924. Reply to Ella Sullivan, chairman.
  2. Letter from Anna to Ella accepting the invitation to the breakfast. June 12, 1924

2

65

Thomas E. Swan, Captain, U.S. Army, June 20, 1924

2

66

Mary N. Swope, June 1, 1924

2

67

Bessie Tench. 2 items:

  1. June 13, 1924
  2. June 22, 1924

2

68

Katrina Ely Tiffany. 4 items:

  1. May 29, 1924
  2. June 8, 1924
  3. June 17, 1924
  4. June 18, 1924

2

69

Anita Tully. 3 items:

  1. June 4, 1924
  2. June 12, 1924
  3. June 21, 1924

2

70

Florence Guertin Tuttle. 4 items:

  1. May 31, 1924
  2. June 21, 1924
  3. June 21, 1924
  4. Typed letter begins "To District Officer," n.d.

2

71

James Alexander Ulio, Major, A.G.D., June 20, 1924

2

72

Samuel Untermyer. 2 items:

  1. June 11, 1924
  2. June 13, 1924

2

73

Rose de Vaut-Royer [?], June 20, 1924

2

74

Mrs. Orlando R. Von Bonnewitz, n.d.

2

75

John Wainwright, June 11, 1924

2

76

Bloxham Ward, Major, 16th Infantry, Commanding, Fort Jay. 2 items:

  1. June 21, 1924
  2. June 24, 1924

2

77

Alice Warren. 3 items:

  1. "Sunday," n.d.
  2. "Monday," n.d.
  3. Letter begins "My Dear Mrs. Naughton, You will." n.d.

2

78

Arthur Warren, June 20, [1924?]

2

79

Major Livingston Watrous, June 20, 1924

2

80

Grover Whalen. 2 items:

  1. June 11, 1924
  2. June 16, 1924

2

81

Florence E. Whiting, June 18, 1924

2

82

Florence Whitney, June 21, 1924

2

83

Carrie Wiley, May 27, 1924

2

84

Portia Willis. 2 items:

  1. May 27, 1924
  2. June 20, 1924

2

85

Sadita E. Wilson, June 12, 1924

2

86

The World. 3 items:

  1. Western Union Telegram. August 15, 1922
  2. Letter from The World editor to Anna. June 14, 1924
  3. Letter from Anna to The World editor. June 18, 1924

2

87

Margaret P. Wright. 4 items:

  1. Typed note from Margaret to Anna begins "I regret that a previous engagement with the National Women's Party will prevent me from seeing you." n.d.
  2. Plank for incorporation in the 1924 Democratic National Platform as suggested by the National Women's Party. Was originally clipped to the typed note from Margaret to Anna. n.d.
  3. Handwritten letter from Margaret to Anna beginning "It will give me much pleasure to attend the luncheon." June 15, 1924
  4. Handwritten note from Margaret to Anna beginning "Mrs. Wright will be happy to serve as a hostess of the Committee on Sight Seeing and Excursions." June 15, 1924

2

88

Ray F. Zucker, June 21, 1924

 

 

Documents Associated with the Committee on Sight Seeing and Excursions

3

1

Certificate awarded to Anna Naughton for being elected an alternate delegate to the national convention of the Democratic Party, from the 18th Congressional District. Signed James A. Hamilton, Secretary of State April 15, 1924

3

2

"Committee of Nine Sub-Committees." Lists name and function of each subcommittee. N.d.

3

3

"Delegations Committee - State Vice Chairmen." Lists the name and address of each delegate from every state. n.d.

3

4

Description of Visit to Navy Fleet in the North River during the Convention. n.d.

3

5

Form Letters. n.d. 4 items:

  1. Letter sent to all members of committee who had accepted by June 7 - special letters sent to those who accepted afterward.
  2. Special letter of invitation to serve on committee sent to the Army and Navy lists.
  3. Letter sent to everyone asked to join the committee except those on the Army and Navy lists. (2 copies)

3

6

Hostesses for Various Activities Planned. June 25-July 2, 1924.

3

7

"List of Committee Names." n.d. (2 typed copies and 1 handwritten copy).

3

8

"List of Committee on Sight Seeing and Excursions." June 27, 1924 (2 copies).

3

9

"List of Committee to Date." June 13, 1924 (3 copies).

3

10

"List of Committee to Date." June 18, 1924 (7 copies).

3

11

"List of Events Committee Will Attend." n.d.

3

12

Luncheon Arranged for the Hostesses of the Committee on Sight Seeing and Excursions. Luncheon held on Monday, June 16, 1924. 8 items:

  1. Form letter sent to all members of the Committee from the Navy and Governor's Island general staff.
  2. "Luncheon Invitations." List of people invited to the luncheon.
  3. "Luncheon Acceptances to Date. June 13, 1924." (2 copies)
  4. "Attended Luncheon." List of people attended the luncheon. (3 copies)
  5. Handwritten notes. n.d.

2

69

Anita Tully. 3 items:

  1. June 4, 1924
  2. June 12, 1924
  3. June 21, 1924

2

70

Florence Guertin Tuttle. 4 items:

  1. May 31, 1924
  2. June 21, 1924
  3. June 21, 1924
  4. Typed letter begins "To District Officer," n.d.

2

71

James Alexander Ulio, Major, A.G.D., June 20, 1924

2

72

Samuel Untermyer. 2 items:

  1. June 11, 1924
  2. June 13, 1924

2

73

Rose de Vaut-Royer [?], June 20, 1924

2

74

Mrs. Orlando R. Von Bonnewitz, n.d.

2

75

John Wainwright, June 11, 1924

2

76

Bloxham Ward, Major, 16th Infantry, Commanding, Fort Jay. 2 items:

  1. June 21, 1924
  2. June 24, 1924

2

77

Alice Warren. 3 items:

  1. "Sunday," n.d.
  2. "Monday," n.d.
  3. Letter begins "My Dear Mrs. Naughton, You will." n.d.

2

78

Arthur Warren, June 20, [1924?]

2

79

Major Livingston Watrous, June 20, 1924

2

80

Grover Whalen. 2 items:

  1. June 11, 1924
  2. June 16, 1924

2

81

Florence E. Whiting, June 18, 1924

2

82

Florence Whitney, June 21, 1924

2

83

Carrie Wiley, May 27, 1924

2

84

Portia Willis. 2 items:

  1. May 27, 1924
  2. June 20, 1924

2

85

Sadita E. Wilson, June 12, 1924

2

86

The World. 3 items:

  1. Western Union Telegram. August 15, 1922
  2. Letter from The World editor to Anna. June 14, 1924
  3. Letter from Anna to The World editor. June 18, 1924

2

87

Margaret P. Wright. 4 items:

  1. Typed note from Margaret to Anna begins "I regret that a previous engagement with the National Women's Party will prevent me from seeing you." n.d.
  2. Plank for incorporation in the 1924 Democratic National Platform as suggested by the National Women's Party. Was originally clipped to the typed note from Margaret to Anna. n.d.
  3. Handwritten letter from Margaret to Anna beginning "It will give me much pleasure to attend the luncheon." June 15, 1924
  4. Handwritten note from Margaret to Anna beginning "Mrs. Wright will be happy to serve as a hostess of the Committee on Sight Seeing and Excursions." June 15, 1924

2

88

Ray F. Zucker, June 21, 1924

 

 

Documents Associated with the Committee on Sight Seeing and Excursions

3

1

Certificate awarded to Anna Naughton for being elected an alternate delegate to the national convention of the Democratic Party, from the 18th Congressional District. Signed James A. Hamilton, Secretary of State April 15, 1924

3

2

"Committee of Nine Sub-Committees." Lists name and function of each subcommittee. N.d.

3

3

"Delegations Committee - State Vice Chairmen." Lists the name and address of each delegate from every state. n.d.

3

4

Description of Visit to Navy Fleet in the North River during the Convention. n.d.

3

5

Form Letters. n.d. 4 items:

  1. Letter sent to all members of committee who had accepted by June 7 - special letters sent to those who accepted afterward.
  2. Special letter of invitation to serve on committee sent to the Army and Navy lists.
  3. Letter sent to everyone asked to join the committee except those on the Army and Navy lists. (2 copies)

3

6

Hostesses for Various Activities Planned. June 25-July 2, 1924.

3

7

"List of Committee Names." n.d. (2 typed copies and 1 handwritten copy).

3

8

"List of Committee on Sight Seeing and Excursions." June 27, 1924 (2 copies).

3

9

"List of Committee to Date." June 13, 1924 (3 copies).

3

10

"List of Committee to Date." June 18, 1924 (7 copies).

3

11

"List of Events Committee Will Attend." n.d.

3

12

Luncheon Arranged for the Hostesses of the Committee on Sight Seeing and Excursions. Luncheon held on Monday, June 16, 1924. 8 items:

  1. Form letter sent to all members of the Committee from the Navy and Governor's Island general staff.
  2. "Luncheon Invitations." List of people invited to the luncheon.
  3. "Luncheon Acceptances to Date. June 13, 1924." (2 copies)
  4. "Attended Luncheon." List of people attended the luncheon. (3 copies)
  5. Handwritten notes. n.d.
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