Vtg NYC Ephemera Lot Devine Family 1910s-1930s Photo Letter Bank Book Holy Cards For Sale

Historic 1910s–1930s New York City Devine Family Archive (18 Pieces)

Up for sale is a cohesive, authentic vintage paper ephemera archive belonging to the Devine family of Midtown Manhattan and New York City. Spanning from 1911 through 1939, this lot offers an intimate, 30-year snapshot of Irish-American family life, faith, and local commerce during the early 20th century and Great Depression era.

Archive Contents & Highlights:1. Personal Correspondence & Photography

• 1911 Track/Runner Snapshot Photo: Original sepia/B&W photo of a young athlete in a running stance, hand-dated on reverse "V. Devine / Taking Jan. 12, 1911".

• Handwritten Mother-to-Son Postal Card: Warm personal letter written by Mary A. Devine ("Mother") to her son Vincent ("My dear Vin"). Postmarked from the Bronx Central Annex, Dec 4, addressed to Mr. Vincent Devine and Elsie, 132 West 90th St., N.Y. City with a 1-cent green Jefferson postal stamp.

2. Financial & Government Identification

• 1920s Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank Passbook: Issued to Mary A. Devine (Account #840382) at 51 Chambers St., NYC. Features extensive hand-written transaction ledger pages and a official "CANCELLED" pinhole punch dated 1930.

• NYC Dept. of Public Welfare ID Card: Official Old Age Assistance Bureau identification card issued to Mary A. Devine (622 Second Ave., NYC).

• 1930s Metropolitan Life Insurance Receipts (x2):

  • 1939 Policy Receipt (Form 22-A) issued to Vincent Devine.

  • Metropolitan Life Premium Revival Deposit Slip ($2.19) for Devine from the Murray Hill District, listing the iconic 1 Madison Ave. address.

• 1930s Business Card: William C. Briggs, Real Estate / Insurance, Empire State Building, NYC (hand-annotated on reverse for Vincent Devine).

3. Catholic Memorial & Devotional Cards (5 Cards)

• Funeral Memorial Cards (x3): 1937–1938 memorial cards for Mrs. Anne Marie Eagan (d. June 26, 1938) and Charles A. McDermott (d. Nov 5, 1937, Henry McCaddin Inc. Funeral Directors).

• 1939 Papal Death Memorial Cards (x2): Memorial cards issued upon the death of Pope Pius XI in February 1939, including his photo lying in state and biography card.

• Graymoor Memorare Card: Vintage Blessed Virgin Mary prayer card from Graymoor, NY.

Condition:Items are in overall Good to Very Good vintage condition considering their age. Expect typical handling wear, including natural age-toning, mild corner wear, crease lines, and bank cancellation punches/stamps on the passbook. All text and handwriting remain clear and legible. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details.