RMS Cymric Passenger List - 7 September 1906
Front Cover, First Class Passenger List for the RMS Cymric of the White Star Line, Departing Friday, 7 September 1906 from Liverpool to Boston, Commanded by Captain C. A. Bartlett, (Lt. RNR). GGA Image ID # 13c1eeabe1
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain C. A. Bartlett, (LT, R.N.R.)
- Surgeon: Ashley Hopper
- Purser: H. H. Pomeroy
- Chief Steward: G. Cooper
First Class Passengers
- Mrs. Melvin O Adams (Note 1)
- Mr. Francis R. Allen (Note 2)
- Mrs. Allen
- Miss Dorothy Allen
- Mr. Joseph August
- Mrs. August
- Mr. Charles W. Bartlett (Note 3)
- Mrs. Bartlett (Catherine "Kate" Main)
- Miss Henrietta Bean
- Mrs. William V. Bennett
- Miss Lillian Bennett
- Miss Florence Bennett
- Mr. Hugh Birckhead
- Mr. G. A. Blais
- Mrs. Blais
- Miss M. Bowen
- Miss Mary A. Brennan
- Miss Fannie Brewer
- Mr. Carter
- Mrs. Hamilton V. Castner
- Mrs. James K. Cavanagh
- Mr. Alexander S. Clarke
- Mrs. Clarke and Maid
- Miss S. Louise Clark
- Miss Mary Clark
- Miss Frances Clark
- Mrs. P. H. Clifford
- Mr. J. Frank Cooper
- Mr. William A. Cousens
- Miss Alice Curtin
- Mr. Charles A. Curtis (Note 4)
- Mr. A. A. Cushman
- Mr. Herbert E. Day
- Mrs. Day
- Miss Helen Dennis
- Mrs. Marietta N. Dewey
- Mr. Ernest A. De Wolf
- Mr. R. D. De Wolf
- Mr. John E. de Wolf
- Mrs. J. F. J. Driscoll
- Mr. George S. Dunham
- Mr. Duncan Elliott
- Mr. Robert Elliott
- Mr. Geraud Elliott
- Mr. Henry C. Emmet
- Mr. Watson C. Emmet
- Mr. Malcolm E. Erskine
- Miss E. B. Farrington
- Mr. Frank G. Fitzpatrick
- Miss Mary Fitzpatrick
- Miss Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
- Miss G. Flatley
- Miss Josephene Flatley
- Miss Blanche Goell
- Miss Nellie Gourley
- Rev. James B. Gregg
- Mrs. Gregg
- Mr. Percy L. Guiterman
- Dr. William H. Hale
- Mrs. Hale
- Master E. G. Hale
- Mr. Edward Hanna
- Miss Mary A. Hayden
- Miss Elizabeth Hayden
- Mrs. R. A. Hersey
- Mr. Walter S. Hinchman
- Mr. H. M. Hind
- Mr. Henry Hoelljes
- Miss E. M. Hoppin
- Miss E. Humphreys
- Miss Mary L. Hussey
- Miss Alice C. Jenness
- Mrs. Otis N. Jones
- Miss Mary E. Jones
- Mr. Benjamin M. Joseph
- Mrs. Woodbury Kane (Note 5)
- Miss E. A. Kinnimonth
- Dr. F. Park Lewis
- Mrs. Lewis
- Miss Katharine Lewis
- Miss Dorothea Lewis
- Miss Frances Lewis
- Mr. Walter D. Little
- Mr. Richard W. Lodge
- Dr. Fred. W. Lyons
- Mr. J. M. B. MacNary
- Mr. T. B. Magram
- Mr. A. F. Marsh
- Rev. Walter McDonald
- Mr. Eugene McSweeney
- Mrs. McSweeney
- Miss Vetta Merrill
- Mr. Henry C. Metcalf (Note 6)
- Mr. William Miller
- Mrs. Miller
- Miss Grace M. Miller
- Miss Mary Moag
- Dr. A. A. Moore
- Miss Mattie Morgan
- Mr. James J. Muir
- Mr. R. G. Munroe
- Miss Margaret Murphy
- Miss Gerda Nelson
- Mr. Theodore Nevin
- Mrs. Nevin
- Master Hugh Nevin
- Miss Susan Nevin
- Mr. Nathaniel Nichols
- Mr. F. Oxley
- Mrs. Oxley
- Miss C. Pace
- Miss Ruth B. Packard
- Miss Emma S. Packard
- Mr. George S. Payson
- Mrs. Payson and Maid
- Miss Ellen L. Payson
- Master Randolph Payson
- Miss Margaret L. Payson
- Mr. H. A. Phinney
- Mrs. Phinney
- Miss Helen Pillsbury
- Miss Harriet A. Potter
- Mrs. John W. Pridmore
- Miss May Pridmore
- Miss Jessie Pridmore
- Mr. John Reid
- Miss M. A. Riley
- Miss C. Ritchie
- Miss S. Robinson
- Mr. A. Cecil Sandays
- Mrs. Sandays
- Mrs. H. H. Sayles
- Miss Seccombe
- Mr. W. G. Shaw
- Mrs. H. Shrev
- Miss Annie J. Silsbee
- Miss Elizabeth W. Silsbee
- Dr. Fred. T. Simpson
- Miss A. E. Simpson
- Miss F. E. Simpson
- Mr. Walter Slack
- Miss Lulu R. Smith
- Miss Mary P. Smith
- Miss M. Sneath
- Mrs. William A. Stetson
- Mr. Howard Stetson
- Miss Nellie H. Swift
- Mr. Gerrit S. Sykes
- Mrs. Sykes
- Miss Milly G. Sykes
- Miss Annie C. Sykes
- Mrs. S. A. Tatum
- Mr. W. Harold Taylor
- Miss Helen Thomas
- Miss Katharine C. Tileston
- Mrs. K. W. Toll
- Mr. Oliver W. Toll
- Mr. Henry W. Toll
- Dr. James Utley
- Mrs. Utley
- Miss H. W. Vaille
- Rev. F. B. Van Kleeck, D.D
- Mrs. Van Kleeck
- Rev. James Vannevar
- Mrs. Vannevar
- Miss Dorothy Vannevar
- Miss Edith Vannevar
- Mrs. M. J. Venter
- Mr. W. G. Walker
- Mrs. Livonia E. Ware
- Mr. Joseph Watt
- Mrs. Watt
- Mrs. G. M. Weaver
- Miss Helen S. Weaver
- Miss Gertrude C. Weaver
- Mr. Daniel D. Webber
- Miss C. G. Westcott
- Mr. Reutin Whidden
- Mrs. Whidden
- Miss E. Whidden
- Mr. James K. Whittemore
- Mrs. Whittemore
- Miss Amy R. Whittier
- Mr. R. Williamson
- Mrs. Williamson
- Master A. Williamson
- Master R. Williamson
- Mrs. Edward A. Woods
- Miss Marjory Woods
- Master Edward A. Woods
- Miss Yeomans
Notes About Passengers
- Wife of Melvin Ohio Adams (November 7, 1847 – August 9, 1920) who was an American attorney and railroad executive who was part of Lizzie Borden's legal defense team, the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts from 1905 to 1906, and the President of the Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad.
- Francis Richmond Allen (1843-1931) American Architect who was a partner in Allen & Collens that was a "leading New York firm" in the early 1900s. The firm was known for its Gothic Revival design work, and "[m]ost notable of the firm's works are the reconstructed Cloisters at Fort Tryon Park and a Gothic Revival hall at Vassar College, in Poughkeepsie, New York.
- Charles William Bartlett (1 June 1860 – 16 April 1940) was an English painter and printmaker who settled in Hawaii.
- Charles Curtis (January 25, 1860 – February 8, 1936) was a Kaw Nation Native American Indian who served as a Republican Vice President of the United States. After serving as a United States Representative, and then a longtime United States Senator from Kansas Curtis was later chosen as Senate Majority Leader by his Republican colleagues, and the 31st Vice President of the United States (1929–1933). He was the first person with significant acknowledged Native American ancestry and the first person with significant acknowledged non-European ancestry to reach either of the two highest offices in the United States government's executive branch.
- Widow of Woodbury Kane (8 February 1859 – 5 December 1905) who was a noted yachtsman and bon vivant, and member of Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders. A director of the Metropolitan Register Company, Kane served aboard the Columbia in the 1899 America’s Cup race. He also was a noted hunter of big game, both in North America and South Africa.
- Henry Clayton Metcalf (February 22, 1867 - August 1942) was an early American organizational theorist, Professor of Political Science at Tufts College in Massachusetts and Chairman of Tufts College, known from his publications on management with Ordway Tead and Lyndall Urwick.
The Services And Connections Of The White Star Line Encircle The Globe. The Passenger Services Of The White Star Line Are Maintained Entirely By Twin Screw Steamers, Including "Oceanic," Majestic," And "Teutonic," Which Are Among The Fastest Steamers In The World,"Baltic," 23,876 Tons, " Cedric " 21,035 Tons, And "Celtic," 20,904 Tons, Three Largest British Steamers Afloat."Arabic" And "Republic" Are The Largest, Fastest, And Finest Steamers Calling To Boston.
Special Notice - Professional Gamblers Alert (Insert) RMS Cymric First Class Passenger List, 7 September 1906. GGA Image ID # 1dc4262b78
Back Cover, Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused), RMS Cymric First Class Passenger List, 7 September 1906. GGA Image ID # 1dc4459e98
Collector's Item Auction Details
Provenance
This Passenger List's provenance is from the esteemed collection of Paul K. Gjenvick, a preeminent archivist of ocean liner history.
Item Description
This is a First Class Passenger List from the RMS Cymric of the White Star Line, documenting its voyage departing 7 September 1906 from Liverpool to Boston. Commanded by Captain C. A. Bartlett (Lt, RNR), this list offers a unique glimpse into the lives of passengers and maritime travel during the early 20th century.
Key Features
- Ship: RMS Cymric (White Star Line)
- Voyage Date: 7 September 1906
- Route: Liverpool to Boston
- Passenger Class: First Class
- Commander: Captain C. A. Bartlett, LT, RNR
- Provenance: Esteemed collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
Historical and Design Highlights
- Elegant cover design showcasing White Star Line branding and typography.
- Includes an unused track chart and memorandum of log, offering a rare and complete collector’s piece.
- Features insights into the White Star Line’s extensive network of services and sister ships, such as the RMS Baltic and Oceanic.
- Contains a special notice on professional gamblers, reflecting social nuances of the time.
Condition
- Cover: Excellent preservation with minimal wear along edges.
- Interior Pages: Clean and legible print with no major tears or discoloration.
- Track Chart: Pristine, unused, and intact, adding significant rarity value.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Mrs. Melvin O. Adams (1847–1920): Wife of an attorney and railroad executive who was part of Lizzie Borden's legal defense team and a U.S. Attorney.
- Mr. Francis R. Allen (1843–1931): Renowned American architect known for Gothic Revival designs, including work at Vassar College and the Cloisters in New York.
- Mr. Charles W. Bartlett (1860–1940): Celebrated English painter and printmaker, known for his work in Hawaii.
- Mr. Charles Curtis (1860–1936): Vice President of the United States (1929–1933), and the first with significant Native American ancestry to hold such an office.
- Mrs. Woodbury Kane: Widow of yachtsman and Rough Rider Woodbury Kane, noted for her social prominence.
- Mr. Henry C. Metcalf (1867–1942): Influential American organizational theorist and professor of political science.
Historical Significance
The RMS Cymric served as a symbol of luxury and reliability during the early 1900s. This passenger list is a window into transatlantic travel at a pivotal time in maritime history, highlighting notable passengers, advancements in steamship technology, and the expanding global reach of the White Star Line.
Estimated Auction Price Range
$25 to $35 USD
Conclusion/Reason to Bid
This First Class Passenger List from the RMS Cymric is a rare and historically rich collectible, ideal for maritime historians, genealogists, and collectors of ocean liner memorabilia. Its exceptional condition, VIP connections, and unique historical context make it a valuable investment in preserving the legacy of early 20th-century transatlantic travel.
