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Washington DC, 8 December 1939. Letter. Stains in the upper right blank margin with two small stains on the text; small portions of upper left margin torn away; Roosevelt's signature is Fine. Overall Very Good. On White House letterhead SIGNED by the First Lady to Florida Senator Claude Pepper. In full: "Could you get this boy an appointment if you find he is worthy? Also, could you answer the mother's question about a place to live, as you know Florida better than I do?" A short but interesting letter showing the First Lady's concern and kindness for people. Claude Pepper served in the United States Senate from 1936 to 1951 and later served the Miami area in the United States House of Representatives from 1963 until 1989, the year of his death.

1960. ("Eleanor Roosevelt") in blue fountain pen ink on her Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, 55 East 74th Street, New York City 21, N.Y. letterhead, July 31, 1960. 6" x 7"; 1 page (recto only). Fine. Together with the original typed mailing envelope, with her "free franked" stamp and postmarked New York, N.Y., August 3, 1960 with a Camp Fire Girl Golden Jubilee 1910-1960 cancellation. To Mr. Richard W. Gimbel Culver Military Academy; Culver, Indiana. Interesting letter of thanks, but not agreeing with his distaste of a film shown at the Democratic convention. In part: ". . .To me it was an interesting way of explaining a platform. . .". No Binding. Fine/No Jacket.

Very Good+. 1952. Manuscript/ paper collectibles. Single page single -side typed letter 6" X 7" on Val-Kill Cottage (NY) stationery. April 11, 1952. "Dear Mrs. Might: It was very kind of you to let me read the poem about my husband. I am returning it is (sic) you request. Many thanks for your kind words which I deeply appreciate. Very sincerely yours, Eleanor Roosevelt (signed. ) Single horizontal fold. Paper lightly browned. Includes legal envelope and the poem referred to (newspaper clipping of April 12, 1946) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author .

on imprinted "Apartment 15-A, 29 Washington Square, West" letterhead, New York, April 14, 1949. Square 8vo. 1 page. To [Laurence] Spivak (member of "Meet The Press"): "Thank you very much for your letter and for offering to send me a cross section of the letters on my interview. Please do not send them. My mail is already heavy enough.". Signed by Author(s). F. Soft cover.

in blue fountain pen ink on Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, 211 East 62nd Street, New York 21, N.Y. printed letterhead, June 2, 1958. 8vo. 1 page (recto only). Fine, fresh example. To Mrs. Marx: "Dear Mrs. Marx, It is very kind of you to tell me about Hilwin House*. I shall certainly keep it in mind, and if the occasion arises I shall be very glad to make use of your kind invitation. With many thanks and all good wishes, yours very sincerely." *Hilwin House was a hotel in Saratoga Springs, New York. Roosevelt (1884-1962), American statesman and humanitarian; wife of 32nd U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1905-45); niece of 26th U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt; delegate to the United Nations (1945, 1949-52, 1961), chairman of the U.N. Human Rights Commission (1946-51).. Signed by Author(s). F. Soft cover.

1960. On east 74th Street stationary. Dated Feb 15, 1960. Replying to Aubrey Whitelaw's inquiry as to whether President Roosevelt had been a student of Professor Laski. In original franked envelope. "In reply to your letter, I knew Mr Laski only slightly and I fear I can be of no help to you. I do not think my husband would have considered Mr Laski his teacher, though he enjoyed and valued his contacts with him. Very Sincerely yours, Eleanor Roosevelt". Document. Fine.

Eleanor Roosevelt. Remarkable first lady as well known for her work as a social reformer in her time in the White House and first female UN delegate. On her personal letterhead, which lists the Park Sheraton Hotel as her address, she writes a cryptic note to a Mr. Leiser: "Your letter did not reach me in time to send you the material you asked for by the 22nd..." Typed letter with bold signature in deep blue fountainhead ink. May 22, 1952. New York, New York. 1 page. This was written when Roosevelt was working as a delegate in the U.N. and serving as chairperson of the U.N.'s Commission of Human Rights, so the mysterious content is likely related to her official duties. "I have asked the labor Department to send you the information," she promises. Eleanor Roosevelt remains one of the most accomplished first ladies in United States history, and the energetic, brisk tone to this letter belies just how many responsibilities she accepted on behalf of the vulnerable, not just in America but also abroad.… Read More

Washington,, February 25, 1942.. Horizontal creases where folded; very slightly tanned; otherwise very nice.. 9-1/4 x 6 inches.. A brief note of congratulations on the fifth anniversary of a dramatic group associated with the University of Pennsylvania and its production of "The Beggar on Horseback."

"Eleanor Roosevelt." 1 page, 9 ½" x 6", The White House letterhead to Mrs. William Randolph Hearst at 137 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y. Roosevelt asks Mrs. Hearst to help seek a position for her friend Genevieve Forbes Herrick (1894-1962) who had resigned from her position at the Chicago Tribune in May, 1934. Very good. Together with The White House envelope postmarked June 13, 1934.

Herrick was a reporter favored by Mrs. Roosevelt, becoming one of "the favored four" and was often invited by Mrs. Roosevelt to lunch at The White House.

on printed personal letterhead, New York, February 24, 1958. Small, square 8vo. 1 page. To columnist Walter Winchell: "I do not understand either the letters which you forwarded to me or your note. I imagine Mr. Kavanaugh is doing some promotion work on my articles, but I can't remember having said anything about you. If I ever did say anything, I can assure you that by now I have forgotten any emotion I may have had!". Signed by Author(s). F. Soft cover.

("Eleanor Roosevelt") in dark blue fountain pen ink on her Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, 202 Fifty-Sixth Street West, New York 19, N.Y. letterhead, December 23, 1958. 6" x 6 7/8"; 1 page (recto only); very good (small paperclip rust stain upper left margin; old mailing fold; minor signs of handling). To Mrs. Ruth Hammer: "I was interested to get your letter and I commented on it as you will see from the enclosed copy of my column. With my good wishes for the New Year. Very sincerely yours, Eleanor Roosevelt." Enclosed is a one page copy of the original letter sent to Mrs. Roosevelt from Mrs. Hammer. In part: ".It has always been our pride that we in America have a two-party system, but what happens to our Democrats once they are elected? Why is there no one to raise a voice in opposition, in healthy disagreement, or even in more discussion or debate when issues arise?." Also enclosed is a two page copy of Mrs. Roosevelt's column which ran on December 26, 1958.… Read More

GOODBYE MR. CHIPS whicH was published in England some years ago. I loved Mr. Chips and am so happy to have this volume. Meeting you made Sunday memorable to me. Very sinerely yours." Together with an engraved invitation inviting Hilton to lunch on Sunday May 30, 1944 (with envelope and another engraved card).. Signed by Author(s). F. Soft cover.

1960. Photograph. Both letter and photograph with mounting stains on the verso with slight bleedthrough to the front; some wrinkling to the photograph. Very Good. An 8" x 10" silver print photograph portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt wearing pearls and smiling. SIGNED by her on a light portion of the photograph: "To Miss Emily(?) Sachs/With warm good wishes/Eleanor Roosevelt." Accompanied by a TYPED LETTER SIGNED by the former First Lady dated 25 March 1960 to Miss Sachs thanking her for her kindness and forwarding this photograph.

NEW YORK, JANUARY 10, 1950, 1950. TYPED LETTER SIGNED, ON APARTMENT 15-A, 29 WASHINGTON SQUARE, WEST LETTERHEAD, NEW YORK, JANUARY 10, 1950. SMALL 4TO, 1 PAGE, 32 LINES; TO COLUMNIST WALTER WINCHELL AT THE NEW YORK DAILY MIRROR (REGARDING HER PROPOSED NBC RADIO AND TELEVISION PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM): ".ONE OF THE ISSUES.IS THE QUESTION OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO FRANCO SPAIN.I SHOULD LIKE TO EXTEND THIS INVITATION TO YOU.TO TAKE PART IN AN INFORMAL DISCUSSION.ON THE PROGRAM WHICH IS SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 19TH.THE PROGRAM LASTS HALF AN HOUR AND MY FUNCTION WILL BE TO SERVE AS MODERATOR RATHER THAN AS ADVOCATE.THE PROGRAM WILL BE UNREHEARSED.I KNOW HOW DEEPLY YOU HAVE BEEN CONCERNED WITH THIS MATTER AND I HOPE THAT IT WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO BE WITH US." SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHS FINE. Signed by Author(s).

1951. ("Eleanor Roosevelt") in dark blue fountain pen ink on her Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, The Park Sheraton Hotel, 202 Fifty Six Street West, New York 19, N.Y. letterhead, March 1, 1951. 6 1/8" x 8 1/4"; 1 page (recto only). Very good. Together with the original typed mailing envelope, free franked, return address on the back flap. To Mrs. Anna McGowan Welshpool Campobello Island, New Brunswick Canada Interesting letter regarding proposed repairs at the Roosevelt home on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada. Mrs. Roosevelt comments on the needed repairs to the family house ($51,000). Stating they cannot make them. She is sending Elliott Roosevelt to make an inspection of the property. The Roosevelt family acquired four acres on the island in 1883. From 1885 (when he was a year old, until he was stricken with polio in 1921, FDR spent most summers on the island. FDR's last visit to the island was in 1936. He died in 1945.. Soft cover. Very Good.

New York, 1948. One page, on stationery of Val-Kill Cottage, Hyde Park, Duchess Co., New York. 8vo. Fine, in red morocco-backed custom folding box. One page, on stationery of Val-Kill Cottage, Hyde Park, Duchess Co., New York. 8vo. This note is possibly addressed to Harry Hooker, who was Roosevelt's longtime friend and attorney. Written only a few years after FDR's death (1945), the former first lady was still politically active, as this letter illustrates: "I have just been officially notified that I am to be again appointed as a delegate to the General Assembly of the United Nations which meets in Paris. I shall have to sail on September 13th. In view of this, could you and Nancy come up here in September 4th to stay over Labor Day? I would like to have a birthday party for you and Elliott before I leave! [stroke of exclamation point drawn in with pen]. Affectionately, [signed] Eleanor." Blanche Wiesen Cook, Eleanor Roosevelt, v. 1 (1992)

New York: np, 1956. First Edition. Very Good. A DETAILED, IMPASSIONED LETTER ILLUSTRATING ROOSEVELT'S PROMINENCE IN PRESIDENTIAL POLITICS AND HER POSITION ON BANNING NUCLEAR TESTING. An important, lengthy letter signed by Eleanor Roosevelt, with numerous autograph corrections, written to an important political figure eleven days before the 1956 presidential election in which she campaigned for Adlai Stevenson, expressing the importance of a nuclear test ban. The letter reads (in full): My dear Friend: I was very sorry to get your letter and also sorry to see your statement in the paper. I feel it was a mistake for Mr. Stevenson or Mr. Finletter not to have explained to you long ago what they were actually proposing, as you have evidently accepted the Republican interpretation of Mr. Stevenson's suggestion. I grant you his first speech was not sufficiently explanatory but since then he has made very clear what he is trying to do and more than 270 scientists have agreed with his position. The… Read More

Washington, D.C., 1943. n/a. Very Good. MAGNIFICENT WARTIME LETTER BY ELEANOR ROOSEVELT ON ACHIEVING LONG-LASTING PEACE. This letter, signed and typed by world-renowned social reformer Eleanor Roosevelt on White House letterhead and dated June 28, 1943 (World War II), is addressed to Mr. Jerome Darrow, soldier and army newspaper editor, and reads in full: The White House Washington June 28, 1943. Dear Mr. Darrow: I am very glad to send you a message for Talkie-Talkie, your weekly Army newspaper. I understand only too well how hard it must be for our soldiers who stand guard in the jungle and outposts which we are now occupying. I want to say to them that on every hand I hear how wonderfully the men are accepting the strange new conditions under which they live and how cheerfully they live through discomfort and boredom. I only hope that beneath it all they realize they are part of the great fighting force which can only win because each unit has done its part. I lived through the last war… Read More

Los Angeles: np, 1960. FIRST EDITION. Fine. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT'S OFFICIAL CONVENTION BADGES FOR THE 1960 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. With a signed letter from Roosevelt to her good friend Mayris Chaney concerning her arrival at the convention. TWO BADGES: Decorative medals held with red-white-and-blue ribbon, the first reading "Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt / Former First Lady" on two metal bars, between beautiful engraved patriotic designs at the top and bottom surrounding the text "United States of America" and "1960 Democratic National Convention Los Angeles"; the second badge, again with the beautiful patriotic emblems, reads "Honored Guest". The medals include the original box. On July 10, 1960, the day before the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, Eleanor Roosevelt refused to ride in a limousine to a reception, preferring to walk half a mile with reporters. The absence of former President Harry Truman underscored the Democrats' break with the past and cast a warm light on former First… Read More