Household Records From the Archives

The Frick family kept careful records of life at 1 East 70th Street.

Below is a sample of original documents from the Archives of The Frick Collection. For more information see: 

• The Frick Collection Construction Records, 1933–1937
• The Frick Collection Central Files, 1932–1936
   

			"Usefulmen's Daily Work" and "Weekly Cleaning Schedule;" from the housekeeper's record of staff payroll and bills, circa 1915 (left). Payroll for household staff, 1 East 70th Street, November 1916 (right).
			Guest list and menu for dinner in honor of the president and directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad, April 6, 1915.
			Guest list and menu for a complimentary dinner served for Mr. Thomas Hastings of Carrère and Hastings, June 17, 1915.
			Guest list and menu for dinner served to the presidents of U.S. Steel subsidiaries, April 22, 1915.
			Inventory of original Green Chartreuse, from 1 East 70th Street Cellar Book, 1915–1917. One East 70th Street Papers, The Frick Collection/Frick Art Reference Library Archives.
			Inventory of Glen Grant Scotch Whisky, from 1 East 70th Street Cellar Book, 1916–1918.