Roosevelt, Eleanor. T.L.s. to Mr. Lovett, T.L.s. to "Dear Friend," T.L.s. to Mrs. Bernard C. Linn, 1947 April 24, 1956 September 26, 1960 October 18
Scope and Contents
1947 April 24 letter to Lovett (American Association for the United Nations, 45 E. 65th St., New York, New York) is 2 pages, regarding support for United Nations; statement enclosed for signing: "A Reaffirmation of Faith in the United Nations." 1956 September 26 letter to "Dear Friend" (345 E. 46th St., New York, New York) is 1 page; appeals for financial support for United Nations education campaign for U.N. intervention in Suez crisis. 1960 October 18 letter to Linn (55 E. 74th St., New York, New York) is 1 page, regarding the Stevenson/Kennedy election and current support for Kennedy in presidential campaign.
Dates
- 1947 April 24, 1956 September 26, 1960 October 18
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Biographical / Historical
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was an American diplomat (United States Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly, 1945 to 1954), activist, and first lady of the United States (1933 to 1945) during Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidency.
Extent
From the Collection: 10.4 Linear Feet (26 document boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian
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From the Collection: Norwegian
Immediate Source of Acquisition
1947 April 24 letter was a gift of Robert M. Cooper, 1990 May.
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