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Descriptive Summary Crain, Darrell C., Jr. Darrell C. Crain, Jr., presidential inaugural collection, 1817-1989 MS2035 4 Linear feet The Darrell C. Crain, Jr. Presidential Inaugural Collection consist of newspaper articles, invitations, tickets programs, memorabilia, newspapers, invitations and souvenir booklets, pins and mini flags. The material dated from approximately 1957-89 came from events such as inaugural ceremonies and balls that Dr. Crain attended while earlier memorabilia from 1817-1929 was material he purchased to complement the collection. The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, Special Collections Research Center

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Darrell C. Crain, Jr., presidential inaugural collection, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University.

Restrictions on Access

Some records may be restricted.

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated by Darrell Crain to The George Washington University in 1989 and 1990.

Restrictions on Use

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

Historical or Biographical Note

Dr. Darrell C. Crain, Jr. (1910-1995) graduated from The George Washington University Medical School in 1932. Crain's specialization was Rheumatology, which he practiced in the Washington area for fifty years. He was also a clinical professor at Georgetown University from 1971 to 1987.

Dr. Crain was not only in private practice, but also active in the field of Rheumatology. He was co-founder of the Arthritis Rehabilitation Center in Washington, DC and founder of the Rheumatology Clinic at Georgetown University Hospital. In addition to writing three books, Dr. Crain was chief of rheumatic diseases at Doctors Hospital, and a consultant to the surgeon general of the Army and the U.S. surgeon general.

Dr. Crain created his collection of inaugural coins in honor of his father, who designed the inaugural medals for President Wilson in 1917, President Harding in 1921 and President Coolidge in 1925. Crain's knowledge of inaugural medals earned him a position on the Official Inaugural Medal Committee for five U.S. presidents.

Dr. Crain was associated with inaugural history in other capacities as well as the Inaugural Medal Committee. He was president of the Medical Society of D.C., which provides emergency medical staff for inaugural events.

He was born in 1910 in Washington, DC. and passed away on July 22, 1995.

Collection Scope and Content

The Darrell C. Crain, Jr. Presidential Inaugural Collection consist of newspaper articles, invitations, tickets programs, memorabilia, newspapers, invitations and souvenir booklets, pins and mini flags. The material dated from approximately 1957-89 came from events such as inaugural ceremonies and balls that Dr. Crain attended while earlier memorabilia from 1817-1929 was material he purchased to complement the collection.

Dr. Crain also donated a significant colletion of official presidential and vice-presidential medals. The presidential medals cover the Presidential Inaugurations of James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, Zachary Taylor, Franklin Pierce, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George Bush. The collection also contains invitations, tickets and programs collected by Dr. Crain during his participation in inaugural events such as the inaugural ceremonies and the inaugural balls. Dr. Crain had access to these events as a member of the Official Inaugural Medal Committee and the Inaugural Medical Committee. These medals are on display in room 207 of Gelman Library.

Collection Organization

Organized into nine series: Invitations, Tickets, Programs, Guide books, Commemorative material, Souvenirs, and Clippings and articles.

Subject Terms Individuals Crain, Darrell C., Jr. Topics Presidents Inaugurations United States History Politics and government Geographic Locations Washington (D.C.) Detailed Description of the Records MS2035 Series 1 Invitations, 1881-1989 1 Linear feet

This series consists of invitations from 1881 to 1989, either sent to or collected by Dr. Crain. The invitations are to events such as the Reception of Governors and Special Distinguished Guests, the Inauguration Ceremony, the Inauguration Ball, and the Reception for the Vice President.

1 1 Invitations, Inaugural Reception & Promenade Concert, 1881

1 2 Invitations, Inaugural Ceremony, 1917

1 3 Invitations, Inaugural Committee Reception, 1953

1 4 Invitations, Inaugural Ball, 1953

1 5 Invitations, Official Hostesses and Hospitality Committee Reception, 1957

1 6 Invitations, Reception of Governors and Special Distinguished Guests, 1957

1 7 Invitations, Inaugural Ceremony, 1957

1 8 Invitations, Honorary Invitation to Inaugural Ceremonies with Calendar of Major Events, 1957

1 9 Invitations, Inaugural Ball, 1957

1 10 Invitations, Inaugural Ceremonies with print of President, 1965

1 11 Invitations, Vice President elect Reception, 1969

1 12 Invitations, Inaugural Ceremony, 1969

1 13 Invitations, Inaugural Ball, 1969

1 14 Invitations, Inaugural Ceremonies including prints of President and Vice President, 1973

1 15 Invitations, Inaugural Ceremony, 1973

1 16 Invitations, Inaugural Ball, 1973

1 17 Invitations, Inaugural Ceremonies including prints of President and Vice President, 1977

1 18 Invitations, Inaugural Festivities at the Smithsonian Institute and other cultural centers in DC, 1981

1 19 Invitations, Inaugural Opening Ceremonies, 1981

1 20 Invitations, Inaugural Ceremonies including prints of President and Vice President, 1981

1 21 Invitations, Inaugural Ceremony, 1981

1 22 Invitations, Inaugural Ball, 1981

1 23 Invitations, Inaugural Ceremony, 1989

1 24 Invitations, Inaugural Ball, 1989

MS2035 Series 2 Tickets, 1929-1981 0.5 Linear feet

This series contains tickets stubs and order forms from inaugural events from 1929-81, such as the Inagural Ceremony, the Inaugural Ball, the Youth Ball, the Reception of Governors and Special Distinguished Guests, inaugural festivities and opening ceremonies.

1 25 Tickets, Inaugural Ceremony, 1929

1 26 Tickets, Correspondence, Information on Tickets, 1953

1 27 Tickets, Inaugural Ball, 1953

1 28 Tickets, Inaugural Reception for Distinguished Ladies attending the Inaugural, 1957

1 29 Tickets, Inaugural Festival, 1957

1 30 Tickets, Inaugural Ceremony, 1957

1 31 Tickets, Inaugural Ceremony, 1965

1 32 Tickets, Reception for Governors and Special Distinguished Guests, 1969

1 33 Tickets, Inaugural Ceremony, 1969

1 34 Tickets, Subscription Card for Inaugural Ball, 1969

1 35 Tickets, Inaugural Ball, 1969

1 36 Tickets, Inaugural Ceremony, 1973

1 37 Tickets, Inaugural Ball, 1973

1 38 Tickets, Inaugural Youth Ball, 1973

1 39 Tickets, Mailgram concerning invitations for events, 1981

1 40 Tickets, Order Response Form for Events, 1981

1 41 Tickets, Inaugural Registration Certificate, 1981

1 42 Tickets, Inaugural Opening Ceremonies, 1981

1 43 Tickets, Inaugural Ball, 1981

MS2035 Series 3 Programs, 1889-1989 1 Linear feet

This series consists of programs from 1889 to 1989. These programs highlight events such as the Inaugural Ceremony, the Inaugural Ball, White House Worship Service, and the Reception for the Vice President.

1 44 Programs, Inaugural Ball, 1889

1 45 Programs, Inaugural Parade Order, 1889

1 46 Programs, Inaugural Ball, 1897

1 47 Programs, Inaugural Ceremony, 1913

1 48 Programs, Inaugural Ceremonies, 1917

1 49 Programs, Inaugural Ceremonies (2), 1929

1 50 Programs, Inaugural Ceremony, 1937

1 51 Programs, Pre Inaugural Service, 1953

1 52 Programs, Inaugural Ceremonies, 1953

1 53 Programs, Inaugural Ceremony, 1953

1 54 Programs, Inaugural Ball, 1953

2 1 Programs, Inaugural Festival, 1957

2 2 Programs, Pre Inaugural Services, 1957

2 3 Programs, Inaugural Ceremony, 1957

2 4 Programs, Inaugural Gala, 1961

2 5 Programs, Inaugural Ceremonies, 1965

2 6 Programs, Inaugural Reception in Honor of Vice President elect and Mrs.Agnew, 1969

2 7 Programs, Reception of the Governors and Special Distinguished Guests, 1969

2 8 Programs, Inaugural Ceremony, 1969

2 9 Programs, Inaugural Ball, 1969

2 10 Programs, White House Worship Service, 1973

2 11 Programs, Inaugural Ceremonies, 1973

2 12 Programs, Inaugural Ceremonies, 1973

2 13 Programs, Inaugural Ceremonies, 1977

2 14 Programs, Inaugural Reception in Honor of Vice President Elect George Bush and Mrs. Bush, 1981

2 15 Programs, Inaugural Opening Ceremonies, 1981

2 16 Programs, Inaugural Ceremonies, 1981

2 17 Programs, Inaugural Outdoor Band Concert, 1981

2 18 Programs, Inaugural Ceremonies, 1985

2 19 Programs, Inaugural Ceremonies, 1989

MS2035 Series 4 Guide books, 1917-1981 0.25 Linear feet

This series consists of guide books distributed to the public during inaugural events. The guidebooks illustrate highlights of the City of Washington and are dated 1917, 1953, 1973, and 1981.

2 20 Guide Books, Points of Historical Interest, 1917

2 21 Guide Books, Complimentary Guide Book, 1953

2 22 Guide Books, Inaugural Guide, 1973

2 23 Guide Books, Official Guide Book, 1981

2 24 Guide Books, "Where To Go, What To See", undated

MS2035 Series 5 Commemorative material, 1977-1981 1 Linear feet

This series includes correspondence and catalogs from 1977-81. The catalogs illustrate inaugural commemorative material, primarily coins, which could be purchased.

2 25 Commemorative Material, Official Catalog, 1977

2 26 Commemorative Material, Correspondence and Brochure, 1980

2 27 Commemorative Material, Correspondence, Press Release, Price List, 1980

2 28 Commemorative Material, Correspondence, 1980

2 29 Commemorative Material, Correspondence, 1980

2 30 Commemorative Material, Catalog, 1981

MS2035 Series 6 Souvenirs, 1889-1989 1 Linear feet

This series contains souvenirs distributed or bought during the inaugural events such as printed copies of the 1957 and 1961 inaugural addresses, booklets, flags, presidential portrait prints, a menu and a button comprise this series. These objects date from 1889-1989. Of note is the collection of 1889 Inauguration souvenirs a booklet from the Inaugural Ball, a miniature "Harrison and Morton" flag, and a print of President Harrison and his wife.

3 1 Souvenirs, Souvenir Booklet for Inaugural Ball, 1889

3 2 Souvenirs, Miniature Flag with "Harrison and Morton", 1889

3 3 Souvenirs, Print of Benjamin Harrison and Wife, 1889

3 4 Souvenirs, Engraving for Inaugural Ball and Reception, 1893

3 5 Souvenirs, Souvenir Book of Inaugural Ceremonies, 1897

3 6 Souvenirs, Inaugural Souvenir Book, 1901

3 7 Souvenirs, Menu for Inaugural Ball Supper, 1901

3 8 Souvenirs, Booklet, Women of Inaugural Committee, 1917

3 9 Souvenirs, Floral Souvenir from Inaugural Ball, 1953

3 10 Souvenirs, Bumper Sticker, "Support The President", 1957 ca.

3 11 Souvenirs, Inaugural Address, 1957

3 12 Souvenirs, Inaugural Address, 1961

3 13 Souvenirs, Postcards from Sheraton Park Hotel, 1968 ca.

3 14 Souvenirs, Calendar and Information on Inaugural Events, 1969

3 15 Souvenirs, Diagram of Seating on President's Platform, 1973

3 16 Souvenirs, Inaugural Activities, 1973

3 17 Souvenirs, Parking Tag, 1973

3 18 Souvenirs, Miniature Flag, 1973

3 19 Souvenirs, Schedule of Events, 1977

3 20 Souvenirs, Schedule of Events, 1981

3 21 Souvenirs, Prints of Bush/Quayle, 1989

3 22 Souvenirs, Button, Bush Inauguration, 1989

3 23 Souvenirs, Engravings of Past Presidents, undated

3 24 Souvenirs, Prints of Washington and Lincoln, undated

MS2035 Series 7 Clippings and articles, 1953-1974 0.25 Linear feet

This series contains special editions of magazines and newspapers, published for the Inauguration. This documents date from 1953-74.

3 25 Clippings and Articles, 01/1953

3 26 Clippings and Articles, "Life" Magazine, Inaugural Spectacle, 1961

3 27 Clippings and Articles, 1969

3 28 Clippings and Articles, "Time", The Healing Begins, 1974

MS2035 Series 8 Miscellaneous, 1969-1987 0.25 Linear feet

This series contains papers and artifacts, which were not appropriate to include in the previous series, but concerned the inaugurations and Dr. Crain's participation in them. Correspondence from the General Inaugural Committee and the Inaugural Medical Committee and a thank you form letter from President Nixon comprise this series. Unrelated political material, collected by Dr. Crain, such as a Republican Heritage Calendar from 1969 and an invitation for the 1987 Inauguration of DC Mayor Marion Barry complete the series.

3 29 Miscellaneous, Correspondence, Members of the General Inaugural Committee, 1953

3 30 Miscellaneous, Clipping with tally of electoral votes, 1968

3 31 Miscellaneous, Thank You Card from President Nixon for those who assisted with the Inauguration, 1968

3 32 Miscellaneous, Republican Heritage Calendar, 1969

3 33 Miscellaneous, Correspondence, Inaugural Medical Committee, 1972

3 34 Miscellaneous, Correspondence, Inaugural Medical Committee, 1973

3 35 Miscellaneous, Invitation to Inauguration of Mayor of DC, 1987

MS2035 Series 9 Oversized material, 1817-1993 1 Linear feet

This series consists of oversized documents, ranging from an invitation to the Inaugural Ceremony to newspaper articles on inaugural speeches. The series is an artificial series of material too big to fit in with its orignal series and its order reflects those original series.

4 1 Invitations, Inaugural Ceremony, 1981

4 2 Commemorative Material, Inaugural Cover Collection, 1981

4 3 Souvenirs, Prints, "Inaugural Views", 1981

4 4 Clippings & Articles, Newspaper, 1817

4 5 Clippings & Articles, Newspaper, 1833-1837

4 6 Clippings & Articles, Newspaper, 1849-1863

4 7 Clippings & Articles, Newspaper, 1868-1869

4 8 Clippings & Articles, Newspaper, 1873

4 9 Clippings & Articles, Newspaper, 1881-1893

4 10 Clippings & Articles, Newspaper, 1950

4 11 Clippings & Articles, Newspaper, 1953-1957

4 12 Clippings & Articles, Newspaper, 1961

4 13 Clippings & Articles, "Life" Magazine, Johnson, 1963

4 14 Clippings & Articles, "Convention & Election Almanac", 1964

4 15 Clippings & Articles, Newspaper Special Edition, "Six Great Moments In the White House", 1964

4 16 Clippings & Articles, Newspaper, 1972-1973

4 17 Blueprint for Medallion Exhibit, 1971