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TONITA RIDGWAY MARTIN PAPERS
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Box: 1 Fold: 100 Sherman, Harry B.
4/5/1947

DESCRIPTION: 1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 4/5/1947 from Harry B. Sherman, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, to Tonita Ridgway Martin, thanking her for sending a card. Also, 1 Signature of Sherman. And, 1 Newspaper Clipping regarding Sherman breaking his leg skiing.

Box: 1 Fold: 101 Smith, W.B.
2/20/1946

DESCRIPTION: 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 2/20/1946 from W.B. Smith, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army, to Tonita Ridgway Martin, providing her with an autograph. Sent from Washington, D.C.

Box: 1 Fold: 102 Spaatz, Carl
1/3/1946

DESCRIPTION: 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 1/3/1946 from Carl Spaatz, General, U.S. Army, to Tonita Ridgway Martin, providing an autograph. The autograph is written under a reproduction of the U.S. Strategic Air Forces shoulder insignia.

Box: 1 Fold: 103 Spruance, Raymond A.
12/13/1945

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature of Raymond A. Spruance dated 12/13/1945.

Box: 1 Fold: 104 Stafford, Edward, Mrs.
3/4/1947 - 6/15/1955

DESCRIPTION: 2 Autograph Letters Signed dated 3/4/1947 and 6/15/1955 from Mrs. Marie Peary Stafford to Tonita Ridgway Martin, enclosing an autograph of Marie's father Robert E. Peary.

Box: 1 Fold: 105 Stillwell, Joseph W.
3/11/1946

DESCRIPTION: 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 3/11/1946 from Joseph W. Stillwell, General, U.S. Army, to Tonita Ridgway Martin, providing an autograph.

Box: 1 Fold: 106 Summerall, Charles Pelot
1940s?

DESCRIPTION: 1 undated Signature of Charles Pelot Summerall, General, Retired.

Box: 1 Fold: 107 Sutter, Dallas G.
4/16/1947

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature dated 4/16/1947 of Dallas G. Sutter, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy.

Box: 1 Fold: 108 Taylor, Maxwell
2/3/1947

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature dated 2/3/1947 of Maxwell Taylor, Major General, U.S. Army.

Box: 1 Fold: 109 Towers, J.
1940s?

DESCRIPTION: 1 undated Signature of J. Towers, Admiral, U.S. Navy.

Box: 1 Fold: 110 Vandegrift, A.A.
11/14/1945

DESCRIPTION: 2 Signatures dated 11/14/1945 of A.A. Vandegrift, General, U.S. Marine Corps, Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Box: 1 Fold: 111 Wainright, J.M.
10/3/1945

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature dated 10/3/1945 of J.M. Wainright, General, U.S. Army. Sent from War Department, Washington, D.C.

Box: 1 Fold: 112 unidentified
1940s?

DESCRIPTION: Unidentified military autographs among the papers of Tonita Ridgway Martin.

Box: 1 Fold: 113 autograph lists
1940s?

DESCRIPTION: Lists showing autographs collected by Tonita Ridgway Martin.

Box: 2 Fold: 1 Buckley, E.
undated

DESCRIPTION: 1 undated Signed Photograph of Msgr. E. Buckley.

Box: 2 Fold: 2 Callahan, Francis D.
6/21/1948

DESCRIPTION: 1 Prayer Card for deceased Rev. Francis D. Callahan, who died 6/21/1948, with photograph of him on the front. Also, 1 Printed Note of thanks for sending an expression of sympathy to the Callahan family.

Box: 2 Fold: 3 Casey, J.T.
12/16/1946 - 1/9/1947

DESCRIPTION: 1 Autograph Card Signed postmarked 12/16/1946 from Msgr. J.T. Casey to Tonita Ridgway Martin, thanking her for a donation; sent from Red Bank, New Jersey. Also, 1 Newspaper Clipping dated 1/9/1947 from the "Red Bank Register:" Msgr. Casey Gets Navy Citation from Forrestal," includes photo of Casey in the form of a newspaper clipping.

Box: 2 Fold: 4 Cicognani, Amleto Giovanni
7/8/1967

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature of Archbishop Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, Apostolic Delegate to the United States. Also, 1 Signed Photograph of him dated 7/8/1967.

Box: 2 Fold: 5 Creeden, John B., S.J.
12/1947? - 2/27/1948

DESCRIPTION: 1 Christmas Card Signed dated 1947 from Rev. John B. Creeden, S.J., former President of Georgetown University, to Tonita Ridgway Martin. Also, 1 Newspaper Clipping about Fr. Creeden dated "Washington Star" 2/27/1948: "Funeral Tomorrow for Father Creeden."

Box: 2 Fold: 6 Curley, Michael J.
12/6/1943 - 1944

DESCRIPTION: 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 12/6/1943 from Archbishop Michael J. Curley, Archbishop of Baltimore and Washington, to Rev. John P. Gallagher, S.J., St. Francis Xavier's Rectory, Washington, DC, thanking him for a volume. Also, 1 Typed Letter Signed (reproduction) from Archbishop Curley, regarding the Community War Fund Drive, including 1 photograph (reproduction) of him.

Box: 2 Fold: 7 Cushing, Richard J.
1/20/1947

DESCRIPTION: 4 Signatures of Archbishop Richard J. Cushing, Archbishop of Boston: 1 Printed Spiritual Bouquet Card, 1 Printed Sacrifice of the Mass Card, 1 Typed Note Signed, and 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 1/20/1947 regarding the Guild of the Good Shepherd.

Box: 2 Fold: 8 Flanagan, E.J.
1949

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signed Photograph of Msgr. E.J. Flanagan of Boys Town, Nebraska. Also, 2 Printed Items regarding Boys Town, including a certificate dated 12/22/1949 to Tonita Ridgway Martin for her assistance.

Box: 2 Fold: 9 Gibbons, J. Cardinal
8/12/1919

DESCRIPTION: 1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 8/12/1919 from J. Cardinal Gibbons to Mr. Doyle, regarding a demonstration of the Holy Name Societies. Sent from Ballingarry, Spring Lake, New Jersey.

Box: 2 Fold: 10 Gorman, Lawrence C.
3/9/1946

DESCRIPTION: 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 3/9/1946 from Rev. Lawrence C. Gorman, S.J., President of Georgetown University, to Rev. Laurence J. Kelly, S.J., thanking him for sending a copy of Kelly's book "History of Holy Trinity Parish."

Box: 2 Fold: 11 Hurley, John F.
3/23/1946

DESCRIPTION: 1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 3/23/1946 from Rev. John F. Hurley, S.J., Secretary-General, Catholic Welfare Organization, Manilla, Philippines, to Tonita Ridgway Martin, thanking her for her generosity. Also, 1 undated Newspaper Clipping: "Jesuit Superior in Philippines Seeks Aid Here for Islands," including photo of Fr. Hurley in the form of a newspaper clipping.

Box: 2 Fold: 12 Kelly, Laurence J., S.J.
1947 - 1948

DESCRIPTION: Correspondence dated 1947-1948 from Rev. Laurence J. Kelly, S.J., pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., to Tonita Ridgway Martin, providing the following autographs: Msgr. E. Buckley; Rev. Lawrence C. Gorman, S.J.; Charles G. Fenwick; and Rev. Coleman Nevils, S.J., rector of Georgetown University. Also includes 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 9/5/1947 from J. Edgar Hoover, director of the FBI, to Fr. Kelly, thanking him for a letter.

Box: 2 Fold: 13 May, Anthony
1940s?

DESCRIPTION: 1 undated Photograph of Rev. Anthony May, S.V.D., Rector of St. Mary's Mission Seminary, Techny, Illinois. On reverse side: Prayer for My Missionary.

Box: 2 Fold: 14 McCallahan, Joseph
1/17/19??

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature dated 1/17/19?? of Rev. Joseph McCallahan, S.J.

Box: 2 Fold: 15 Migorre, Joseph
7/28/1949

DESCRIPTION: 1 Certificate dated 7/28/1949 for Robert H. Martin and Tonita Ridgway Martin signed by Archbishop Joseph Migorre.

Box: 2 Fold: 16 McNamara, John M.
5/25/1947

DESCRIPTION: 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 5/25/1947 from Bishop John M. McNamara, Bishop of Eumencia, to Tonita Ridgway Martin, mentioning his service as a priest at the Sacred Heart parish in Chestertown on the Eastern Shore. Sent from St. Gabriel's Rectory, 26 Grant Circle, Washington, D.C.

Box: 2 Fold: 17 Nelles, Henry J.
9/8/1946

DESCRIPTION: Printed Program and Invitation for the Golden Sacerdotal Jubilee of Rev. Henry J. Nelles, S.J. on 9/8/1946 at St. Michael's Church in Buffalo, New York.

Box: 2 Fold: 18 O'Boyle, Patrick A.
undated

DESCRIPTION: 1 undated Signature of the Most Rev. Patrick A. O'Boyle, D.D., Archbishop of Washington, D.C.

Box: 2 Fold: 19 Pope Paul VI
1967

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signed Photograph dated 1967 of Pope Paul VI.

Box: 2 Fold: 20 Pope Pius XII
1951

DESCRIPTION: 1 Partly Printed, Illustrated Document dated 1951 from Pope Pius XII to Robert H. Martin and Tonita Ridgway Martin.

Box: 2 Fold: 21 Preysing, Conrad von
1947

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signed Photograph dated 1947 of Conrad Cardinal von Preysing of Berlin. Also, 1 Newspaper Clipping with photograph (clipping) of Cardinal von Preysing and Apostolic Delegate Amleto Giovanni Cicognani.

Box: 2 Fold: 22 Ryan, Patrick J.
3/19/1946

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature dated 3/19/1946 of Patrick J. Ryan, Chaplain (Colonel), United States Army. Also, 1 Newspaper Clipping regarding Ryan: "Col. Patrick Ryan Named Deputy Chief of Chaplains."

Box: 2 Fold: 23 Shanahan, C.
1940s?

DESCRIPTION: 1 undated Signature of C. Shanahan, C.P.

Box: 2 Fold: 24 Sheen, Fulton J.
3/8/1947

DESCRIPTION: 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 3/8/1947 from Rt. Rev. Msgr. Fulton J. Sheen to Tonita Ridgway Martin, thanking her for an offering; sent from the School of Philosophy, Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Also, 1 undated Signature by Sheen.

Box: 2 Fold: 25 Spence, John S.
2/24/1949 - 12/22/1949

DESCRIPTION: 2 Typed Letters Signed dated 2/24/1949 and 12/22/1949 from Very Rev. Msgr. John S. Spence, Director of the Archdiocese of Washington's Office of Education, to Tonita Ridgway Martin, thanking her for a message of congratulations and acknowledging a Christmas greeting.

Box: 2 Fold: 26 Stuart, James
1/21/1947 - 1/26/1947

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature dated 1/26/1947 of Father James Stuart. Also, 1 Newspaper Clipping dated 1/21/1947 about Fr. Stuart: "Fighting Priest of Myitkyina [Burma] Recalls Jungle War on Visit," "Washington Post" 1/21/1947.

Box: 2 Fold: 27 Talbot, Edward F.
undated

DESCRIPTION: 1 undated Signature of Edward F. Talbot, O.M.I.

Box: 2 Fold: 28 Tien, Thomas Cardinal
1946

DESCRIPTION: 4 Photographs (2 Signed) circa 1940 of Thomas Cardinal Tien, Archbishop of Peiping, China. Also, 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 8/3/1946 from Cardinal Tien to Tonita Ridgway Martin, regarding an autograph; sent from Peiping, China.

Box: 2 Fold: 29 Turquetil, A.
undated

DESCRIPTION: 1 undated Signature of Bishop A. Turquetil of Canada.

Box: 2 Fold: 30 Warwick, A.E.
undated

DESCRIPTION: 1 undated Signature of A.E. Warwick.

Box: 2 Fold: 31 Wegner, Nicholas H.
1/3/1950

DESCRIPTION: 1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 1/3/1950 from Rt. Rev. Msgr. Nicholas H. Wegner, of Boys Town, Nebraska, to Tonita Ridgway Martin, thanking her for a gift.

Box: 2 Fold: 32 Yu-Pin, Paul
12/7/19??

DESCRIPTION: 2 Printed Invitations dated 12/7/19?? from the Board of Trustees of the Institute of Chinese Culture for a reception in honor of His Grace Paul Yu-Pin, Archbishop of Nanking, and the Chinese Delegation to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. 1 of the Invitations is signed by Archbishop Yu-Pin.

Box: 2 Fold: 33 unidentified
undated

DESCRIPTION: 1 undated Photograph of 2 unidentified priests.

Box: 2 Fold: 34 Aldrin, Edwin E. Jr.
1960s?

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signed Photograph circa 1960s of Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.

Box: 2 Fold: 35 Carpenter, Scott
11/1962 - 5/24/1962

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signed Photograph dated 11/30/1962 of Scott Carpenter. Also, 1 Printed Item: "National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Manned Spacecraft Center: Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, Aurora 7, May 24, 1962."

Box: 2 Fold: 36 Cernan, Eugene A.
3/1/1966 - 6/3/1966

DESCRIPTION: 2 Signatures (1 dated 6/3/1966) of Eugene A. Cernan. 1 Signature dated 6/3/1966 of Thomas P. Stafford. Also, 1 Photograph of Cernan and Stafford in the form of a Newspaper Clipping (1966?). And, 1 Newspaper Clipping dated 3/1/1966 from the Hollywood, Florida "Sun-Tattler:" "Deaths of 2 Astronauts [Elliot See, Jr. and Charles A. Bassett II] Won't Alter Gemini Flight Plans."

Box: 2 Fold: 37 Chaffee, Roger B.
9/6/1966

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature dated 1966 of Roger B. Chaffee. Also, 1 Printed Card Signed from Martha Chafee to Tonita Ridgway Martin, thanking her for an expression of sympathy.

Box: 2 Fold: 38 Collins, Michael
7/30/1966

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signed Photograph dated 7/30/1966 of Michael Collins.

Box: 2 Fold: 39 Conrad, Charles, Jr.
7/12/1965

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature dated 7/12/1965 of Charles Conrad, Jr.

Box: 2 Fold: 40 Cooper, Gordon
12/5/1962

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signed Photograph dated 12/5/1962 of Gordon Cooper.

Box: 2 Fold: 41 Glenn, John H., Jr.
1962?

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signed Photograph circa 1962 of John H. Glenn, Jr. Also, 1 Printed Item: "Astronaut John H. Glenn Orbits the earth for America, February 20, 1962." Also, 2 Typed Letters dated 1962 from Glenn to Tonita Ridgway Martin, thanking her for her thoughtfulness.

Box: 2 Fold: 42 Grissom, Virgil I.
1961 - 1967

DESCRIPTION: 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 8/1/1961 from Virgil I. Grissom to Tonita Ridgway Martin, thanking her for her thoughtfulness. Also, 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 4/12/1965 from Grissom and John W. Young to Mrs. Martin, relating that the flight in "Molly Brown" was a good experience. And, 1 Printed Card from Grissom's family, thanking Mrs. Martin for her expression of sympathy.

Box: 2 Fold: 43 McDivitt, James A.
1965

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature dated 1965 of James A. McDivitt. Also, 1 Signed Photograph circa 1965 of McDivitt. And, Newspaper Clippings dated 8/18/1965: "Technical Problems Plague Test for Gemini 5 Flight in August;" "8-Day Gemini Flight Gets Tentative 'Go:'"and "Space-Shot All 'Go.'"

Box: 2 Fold: 44 Schirra, Walter M.
9/28/1962

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature dated 1962 of Walter M. Schirra.

Box: 2 Fold: 45 Scott, David R.
1960s?

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signed Photograph circa 1960s of David R. Scott.

Box: 2 Fold: 46 Shepard, Alan
1961?

DESCRIPTION: 2 Signatures circa 1961 of Alan B. Shepard, Jr. Also, Newspaper Clippings circa 1961 about him: "Shepard Goes Home After Most Exciting Day" and

"Shepard in Virginia Beach for Quiet Day with Family."

Box: 2 Fold: 47 Stafford, Thomas P.
1960s?

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signed Photograph circa 1960s of Thomas P. Stafford.

Box: 2 Fold: 48 White, Edward H., II
1965? - 1967?

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature dated 7/24/1965 of Edward H. White, II. Also, 1 Signed Photograph of White. And, 1 Printed Card from White's family to Tonita Ridgway Martin, thanking her for her kindness.

Box: 2 Fold: 49 Young, John W.
8/15/1966 - 8/31/1966

DESCRIPTION: 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 8/15/1966 from John W. Young and Michael Collins to Tonita Ridgway Martin, thanking her for her message of congratulations regarding the Gemini X mission. Also, 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 8/31/1966 from Young to Mrs. Martin, thanking her for her thoughtfulness. And, 2 Signed Photographs circa 1960s of Young.

Box: 2 Fold: 50 Astronauts
1962

DESCRIPTION: Newspaper Clippings dated 1962: "Let's Stop Picking on the Astronauts" and "Cooper to Make Next Orbit Trip in April."

Box: 2 Fold: 51 Acheson, Dean
2/26/1949

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature dated 2/26/1949 of Dean Acheson.

Box: 2 Fold: 52 Barkley, Alben W.
2/21/1949

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature dated 2/21/1949 of U.S. Vice President Alben W. Barkley.

Box: 2 Fold: 52.5 Berryman
1940s?

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature by Clifford K. Berryman on "Washington Star" letterhead with a drawing of a teddy bear. 1 Signature of Jim Berryman of the "Washington Star" with a drawing of Uncle Sam. 1 drawn cartoon of two boys walking beside a woman in a car signed by John D'Arcy Irwin, together with the published cartoon as it appeared in the newspaper.

Box: 2 Fold: 53 Byrnes, James F.
4/21/1947

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature dated 4/21/1947 of James F. Byrnes. Also, 1 brief Typed Letter Signed dated 4/21/1947 from Byrnes to Tonita Ridgway Martin, regarding his autograph. Sent on Hogan & Hartson (Washington, D.C.) letterhead.

Box: 2 Fold: 54 Eisenhower, Mamie
1950s?

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signed Photograph circa 1950s of Mamie Eisenhower.

Box: 2 Fold: 55 Ickes, Harold L.
7/14/1941

DESCRIPTION: 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 7/14/1941 from U.S. Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes to Mrs. Denny Freeman, regarding a letter of introduction to the superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Box: 2 Fold: 56 Kennedy, Jacqueline
1964

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signed Photograph (damaged) circa 1960s of Jacqueline Kennedy. Also, 1 Newspaper Clipping dated 9/17/1964 from the "Miami Herald:" "Jackie Moves."

Box: 2 Fold: 57 McKinley, William
10/3/1899

DESCRIPTION: 1 Printed Invitation dated 10/3/1899 from President William McKinley to Tonita Ridgway [Martin], inviting her to a dinner to meet Admiral George Dewey.

Box: 2 Fold: 58 Taft, Robert A.
1/27/1948

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature dated 1948 of U.S. Senator Robert A. Taft. Also, 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 1/27/1948 from Taft to Tonita Ridgway Martin, regarding his autograph. And, 1 small Photograph in the form of a clipping depicting Taft on the cover of "Life" Magazine.

Box: 2 Fold: 59 Temple, Shirley
1945?

DESCRIPTION: 1 Signature circa 1945 of Shirley Temple [Agar]. Also, 5 Signed Photographs of Temple, 3 with John Agar, 1 with Autograph Letter Signed on back from Temple to Tonita Ridgway Martin, thanking her for a gift. And, Newspaper Clippings regarding Temple.

Box: 2 Fold: 60 Thomas, Lowell
11/25/1949 - 12/15/1949

DESCRIPTION: 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 11/25/1949 from Lowell Thomas to Tonita Ridgway Martin, thanking her for a letter. Also, 1 Typed letter Signed dated 12/15/1949 from Lowell Thomas, Jr. to Mrs. Martin, regarding an autograph.

Box: 3 Fold: 1 Martin, Tonita Ridgway - Youth
1901? - 1937?

DESCRIPTION: Newspaper Clippings, Printed Materials, and Notes circa 1901-1937 from the youth of Tonita Ridgway Martin.

Box: 3 Fold: 2 Martin, Tonita Ridgway
1894 - 1937

DESCRIPTION: Correspondence dated 1894-1937 received by Tonita Ridgway Martin. Correspondents and the places from which they are writing include George D. Smith writing from Wall Street (1914); Robert C. Rogers Company of Washington, D.C. (1914); J.H. Kennedy, O.M.I. from Washington, D.C. (1924); Edith Wall from Lake County, Florida (1928); Annie H. White (1931); William F. Mullaney, O.M.I. (1932); Mrs. Frank Bolan from Brooklyn, New York (1932). Also includes list of members for 1935 of the Association of Mary Immaculate.

Box: 3 Fold: 3 Martin, Tonita Ridgway
1938 - 1939

DESCRIPTION: Correspondence dated 1938-1939 received by Tonita Ridgway Martin. Correspondents and locations from which they are writing include: Dorothy M. Gosden writing from Winter Park, Florida (1938); Miss G.M. Jones from Long Beach, California (1938-1939); and clothier Bromley-Shepard Company Inc. from Lowell, Massachusetts (1938).

Box: 3 Fold: 4 Martin, Tonita Ridgway
1940 - 1959

DESCRIPTION: Correspondence dated 1940-1954 received by Tonita Ridgway Martin. Correspondents and locations from which they are writing include Mabel Walker Willebrandt regarding a tea for Jeanette MacDonald (Mrs. Gene Raymond) (includes Newspaper Clippings regarding the tea) (1940); invitation to marriage of Marjorie Smith and Charles Lawrence Billard (1940); Jerry Carter from WTOP CBS Inc., Washington, D.C. (1947); Arthur Godfrey from New York, New York (1947); Leslie Ford from Annapolis, Maryland (with Newspaper Clipping about her) (1947); Jonathan M. Steere from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1948); Lilian G. Rosse, Executive Secretary, State of New York from Albany (1948); secretary for Winston Churchill (1948) refusing an autograph (1948); Rodney M. Love from Dayton, Ohio (1948); Fleming Newbold of the "Washington Star" (1948); Leonard E. Edwards from Washington, D.C. (1948); and Governor Howard Stassen's autograph (1948).

Box: 3 Fold: 5 Martin, Tonita Ridgway
1950s

DESCRIPTION: Correspondence dated 1950s received by Tonita Ridgway Martin. Correspondents and locations from which they are writing include H.V. Willett writing from Washington, D.C. (1950); Fr. William F. Mullaney from Ray Brook, New York (1950); F.J. Mainwaring of the Girard Trust Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1950); Mrs. H.E. Kimmel from New London, Connecticut (1950); Lillian B. Fox from Washington, D.C. (1951); Mrs. Edward A. Monahan postmarked Boston (1951); and Samuel Lee McClure from Annapolis (1955).

Box: 3 Fold: 6 Martin, Tonita Ridgway
1962 - 1967

DESCRIPTION: Correspondence dated 1962-1967 received by Tonita Ridgway Martin. Correspondents and locations from which they were writing include Oblates of Mary Immaculate, from Buffalo, New York; printed item: retirement banquet for William H. Boyd and Ward S. Ellis (1962) with letter from Ward Ellis (1966); P.A.B. Widener (1963); the Madeira School, Greenway, Virginia (1964); Elisabeth N. Baker from Coatsville, Pennsylvania (1964); anniversary card from Tonita to her husband Robert H. Martin (1965); and Father J.B. Sullivan, O.M.I. from Toledo, Ohio (1967).

Box: 3 Fold: 7 Martin, Tonita Ridgway
1894? - 1967?

DESCRIPTION: Undated correspondence received by Tonita Ridgway Martin. Correspondents include Mary O'Connell from Brockton, Massachusetts; Mary Hay Miller; Alice Riley; Father Charles Rolender, S.J.; and birthday wishes from Tonita to her husband Robert H. Martin.

Box: 3 Fold: 8 Martin, Tonita Ridgway
10/30/1928

DESCRIPTION: 1 Printed Certificate dated 10/30/1928: "Democratic National Committee, 1775 Broadway, New York, Received of Mrs. Robert H. Martin the Sum of Two Dollars in Contribution to the Fund to pay the Necessary Expenses of the Campaign in Behalf of the Election of Alfred E. Smith as President and Joseph T. Robinson as Vice President of the United States."

Box: 3 Fold: 9 Clippings
1906 - 1953

DESCRIPTION: Newspaper Clippings regarding Tonita Ridgway Martin and her relatives. Includes clipping re: debutante Tonita Ridgway Martin (1906), death notice of Mrs. Thomas E. Ridgway (1925), wedding announcement of Tonita Ridgway Martin (1926), article regarding Dominick Lynch's farmhouse in Classon Point (undated), "Four Lynches of New York" (1928), "They Signed Historic Letter" with image and reference to Dominick Lynch I signing a letter by leading Catholics to George Washington (1940), and "The Real [Major John] Andre" (undated).

Box: 3 Fold: 10 Genealogy
early 1900s

DESCRIPTION: 1 Handwritten Genealogical Tree of Ridgway Family, the family of Tonita Ridgway Martin. Also, genealogical notes.

Box: 3 Fold: 11 Martin, Tonita Ridgway - Will
1930s? - 1940s?

DESCRIPTION: Will of Tonita Ridgway Martin. Includes several versions circa 1930s-1940s.

Box: 3 Fold: 12 Wills and Legal Documents
1934 - 1948

DESCRIPTION: Wills and legal documents found among the papers of Tonita Ridgway Martin. Includes will of Mary K. Comly (1947?).

Box: 3 Fold: 13 Kanawha
1901? - 1951?

DESCRIPTION: 1 Notebook: "Kanawha, 3016 Dumbarton Ave., Washington, D.C." Includes lists of occupants, 1901-1951.

Box: 4 Fold: 1 House Inventory
undated

DESCRIPTION: 1 undated inventory of a house, possibly that of Tonita Ridgway Martin, contained in a booklet titled "North British and Mercantile Insurance Company of London and Edinburgh, Pacific Department of the United States Branch, 76 William Street, New York City. E.G. Richards, Manager, W.S. Berdan, General Agent, San Francisco Office, 212 Pine Street, J. McC. Anderson, Resident Secretary."

Box: 4 Fold: 2 Address Book
undated

DESCRIPTION: Undated address book of Tonita Ridgway Martin.

Box: 4 Fold: 3 Notebook
1903? - 1907?

DESCRIPTION: 1 Notebook belonging to Tonita Ridgway Martin. Perhaps lists visitors received.

Box: 4 Fold: 4 Recipe Book
1900? - 1959?

DESCRIPTION: Early 20th century Recipe Book found among the papers of Tonita Ridgway Martin.

Box: 4 Fold: 5 Memo Book
1920 - 1921

DESCRIPTION: 1 Memo Book belonging to Robert H. Martin: "Memo Book: 1920-1921, Morris E. Kern Fine Custom Tailoring, 6939 Georgia Ave., N.W., Opposite Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C."

Box: 4 Fold: 6 Address Book
1959?

DESCRIPTION: Address book dated 1959? of Tonita Ridgway Martin.

Box: 4 Fold: 7 Address Book
1952? - 1955?

DESCRIPTION: Address Book dated 1952?-1955? of Tonita Ridgway Martin.

Box: 4 Fold: 7.1 Address Book
1964 - 1965

DESCRIPTION: Address Book of Tonita Ridgway Martin dated 1964-1965.

Box: 4 Fold: 7.2 Notebook
1931?

DESCRIPTION: 1 Notebook dated 1931? found among the papers of Tonita Ridgway Martin.

Box: 4 Fold: 7.3 Furnishings
1900s?

DESCRIPTION: Handwritten List of furnishings, circa 1900s.

Box: 4 Fold: 7.4 Prayer Book
1900s?

DESCRIPTION: 1 Printed Prayer Book found among the papers of Tonita Ridgway Martin.

Box: 4 Fold: 7.5 Price, Richard Grover
12/2/1907

DESCRIPTION: 1 Notebook dated 12/2/1907: "Poems by Richard Grover Price," found among the papers of Tonita Ridgway Martin.

Box: 4 Fold: 8 Address Book
1965?

DESCRIPTION: Address Book circa 1965 of Tonita Ridgway Martin.

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