Tammany Society, or Columbian Order (N.Y.)

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Democratic Republican political and social organization based in New York, N.Y. The society was founded in 1789 as the Society of St. Tammany as a society to promote the principles of patriotism.

From the description of Records, 1794-1895. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122640921

Political club, formed 1788.

From the description of Records, 1807-1817. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58774974

The Society of Tammany, a political organization, was formed in New York City in 1789. Its name derived from that of Tammanend, a Delaware Indian chief, and it was also known as the "Society of Tammany, or Columbian Order" and as "Tammany Hall." The group became associated with the Democratic Party shortly after its establishment, and gained influence in city and state politics throughout the 1800s. Tammany Hall's popularity resulted in part from its appeal to immigrants from Ireland and other countries. Though its political power declined in the mid-20th century, Tammany Hall was an influential force in New York politics throughout most of the 1800s and early 1900s.

From the guide to the Tammany Society laws, 1789-1795, 1859, 1789-1795, (William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan)

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referencedIn Pitman, John, 1785-1864. Letter, 1811 December 4, Providence, [Rhode Island] to Thomas Jefferson, n.p. William & Mary Libraries
creatorOf Tammany Society, or Columbian Order (N.Y.). [Scrapbook on Webster Davis], 1881-1904. University of Missouri -- Columbia, MU Libraries; University of Missouri; MU; Ellis Library; University of Missouri Columbia
referencedIn Kilroe, Edwin P. Edwin Patrick Kilroe papers, 1776-1959. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Tammany Society, or Columbian Order (N.Y.). Records, 1794-1895. American Periodical Series I
referencedIn Sanford, Nathan, 1777-1838. Papers, 1799-1834. American Periodical Series I
creatorOf Kilroe, Edwin P. [A bound collection of material pertaining to the Tammany Society, or Columbian Order, compiled and edited by Edwin P. Kilroe]. New-York Historical Society
creatorOf Tammany Society laws 1789-1795, 1859 1789-1795 Tammany Society laws William L. Clements Library
referencedIn Crolius, Clarkson, 1773-1843. Reminiscences : manuscript, 1800-1842. Houghton Library
referencedIn Kilroe, Edwin P. Toasts offered before the Society of Tammany or Columbian Order in the city of New York : on Saint Tammany's Day (May 12th), Washington's Birthday (February 22d), Independence Day (July 4th), Columbus Day (October 12th), Evacuation Day (November 25th), and other patriotic occasions : 1786-1866. scrapbooks, [1917]. New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Kilroe, Edwin P. Tammaniana (Tammany Collection) of Edwin P. Kilroe : donation of the collection to Columbia University. scrapbooks, 1942-1948. New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Edwin Patrick Kilroe Papers, 1776-1959 Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf [Collection of photocopies of handwritten documents relating to the Tammany Society, or Columbian Order]. New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Ebenezer Foote Family Papers, 1751-1871, (bulk 1790-1807) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Records, 1929-1932. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn [Collection of material relating to Tammany Hall, the Tammany Society and New York politics, including some correspondence of Edwin P. Kilroe]. New-York Historical Society
creatorOf Tammany Society, or Columbian Order (N.Y.). Records, 1807-1817. New-York Historical Society
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associatedWith Allen, Stephen, 1767-1852. person
associatedWith Crolius, Clarkson, 1773-1843. person
associatedWith Democratic Party (N.Y.) corporateBody
associatedWith Democratic Party (U.S.) corporateBody
associatedWith Foote, Ebenezer, 1756-1829. person
associatedWith Kilroe, Edwin P. person
associatedWith New York (State). Office of the Lieutenant Governor (1928-1932 : Lehman) corporateBody
associatedWith Pitman, John, 1785-1864. person
associatedWith Sanford, Nathan, 1777-1838. person
associatedWith Tammany Hall corporateBody
associatedWith Tammany Hall. corporateBody
associatedWith Thorp, George B. person
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New York (N.Y.)
New York (N.Y.)
United States
New York (State)
New York (State)--New York
New York (N.Y.)
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