Martha's Vineyard Museum
A Finding Aid to the McDonough Family Collection, 1899-1950, bulk 1907-1916.
Table of Contents
Descriptive Summary
| Repository | Martha's Vineyard Museum
Gale Huntington Research Library 59 School Street P.O. Box 1310 Edgartown, MA 02539 (508) 627-4441 |
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| Call Number | RU529 |
| Creator | Sullivan, Martha |
| Title | McDonough Family Collection |
| Date | 1898-1950, bulk 1907-1916 |
| Extent | 1 box (0.504 cubic feet) |
| Language | The materials are in English. |
| Abstract | The collection contains photographs, receipts, a journal, and correspondence from the McDonough family who resided on Martha's Vineyard in the early and mid twentieth century. |
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
Use and Reproduction Restrictions
Requests to reproduce material from this collection should be directed to the library's staff. Reproduction fees may apply.
Preferred Citation
Martha's Vineyard Museum, RU #529, McDonough Family Collection.
Acquisition Information
- Gift of Martha Sullivan in 2013 (Accession no. 2013.024). [Donation]
Publication Information
Martha's Vineyard Museum
Gale Huntington Research Library59 School Street
P.O. Box 1310
Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 627-4441
Processing Information
Finding aid prepared and machine-encoded by Clint Johnson in June 2015.
Index Terms
Genre(s)
- Photograph albums
- Correspondence
- Receipts (financial records)
Geographic Name(s)
- Martha's Vineyard (Mass.)
- Gay Head (Mass.)
- Tisbury (Mass. : Town)
- Vineyard Haven (Mass.)
- West Tisbury (Mass.)
Personal Name(s)
- McDonough, Kathleen
- McDonough, John Pierce
- McDonough, Marshall
Subject(s)
- Irish Americans
- Martha's Vineyard (Mass.)--History, Local
Biography/Historical Note
The McDonough family was brought to Martha's Vineyard when the Irishman John Pierce McDonough and his wife Annie moved to the U.S. from Ireland. John Pierce McDonough began his career at the U.S. Marine Hospital and later went on to open his own service station on Beach Road. He had many children including Marshall, Percival, and Kathleen. Marshall went on to join the service, Percival inherited the service station, and Kathleen became a prominent member of the Vineyard community as a notary. Descendents of John Pierce McDonough still reside on Martha's Vineyard today including Martha Sullivan.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection is comprised of photo albums of the McDonough family that were compiled by Kathleen McDonough, receipts which were perdominately concerning John Pierce's finainces, a journal from John Pierce's time at the U.S. Marine Hopsital, an award given by the National War Salvage Program and correspondence between Marshall McDonough and his mother, Annie. The photography albums include labels and annotations created by Kathleen.
Arrangement
Examples of arrangement statements:
- Series I: Family Photography
- Series II: Journal
- Series III: Personal Papers
The Collection's original order has been maintained.
Contents of Collection
Family Photography, 1918-1923
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John Pierce McDonough military photographs, undated. NoteIncludes receipt. |
1 | 1 | ||
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Kathleen McDonough photograph album, 1919-1923 |
1 | 2 | ||
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"Main Street House Bought 2/3/1902" scrapbook, 1902-1933 NoteIncludes account book regarding the property purchase. |
1 | 3 | ||
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Kathleen McDonough photograph album, 1918-1919 |
1 | 4 | ||
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McDonough photograph album, 1913 NoteIncludes photographs of Native American tribal celebrations. |
1 | 5 | ||
Journal, 1899-1900
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| Box | folder | |||
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Marine Hospital Service Journal, 1899-1900 |
1 | 6 | ||
Personal Papers, 1907-1950
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| Box | folder | |||
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National War Salvage Program award, 1945 |
1 | 7 | ||
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John Pierce McDonough financial receipts, 1907-1916 NoteIncludes correspondence between Marshall and his mother, Annie. |
1 | 8 | ||
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John Pierce McDonough will, 1950 NoteIncludes correspondence between Marshall and his mother, Annie |
1 | 8 | ||
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John Pierce McDonough financial receipts, 1912-1919 |
1 | 9 | ||
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John Pierce McDonough financial receipts, 1911-1941 |
1 | 10 | ||