Roosevelt, James. T.L.s. to Jens Nyholm, photostat copies of T.L. to Roosevelt from Associated Library Exchange, Inc., T.L.s. to "Dear Father" [Franklin D. Roosevelt], T.L.s. to "Dear Missy" [Marguerite Le Hand], and typed "Memorandum for J.R.", 1936 March 2, 14, April 8, 18, 1958 February 21
Scope and Contents
Letter to Roosevelt from Barker (17 Cranmer Road, Cambridge [England]) is 1 page, regarding Pelham H. Box's book, with introduction by Barker, Three Master Builders and Another, London, 1925. A.L.s. to Roosevelt from Box (Sutton Rectory, Near Sandy, Bedfordshire, England) is 2 pages; also regarding Three Master Builders and Another. Both letters were originally tipped into said book, which was donated by James Roosevelt as part of the Wilson Collection.
Dates
- 1936 March 2, 14, April 8, 18, 1958 February 21
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Biographical / Historical
James Roosevelt II was an American Democratic politician (Secretary to the President for his father Franklin D. Roosevelt, 5-term congressman from California), businessman, and member of the Marine Corp during World War II, who lived from 1907 to 1991.
Extent
From the Collection: 10.4 Linear Feet (26 document boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian
From the Collection: German
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: Danish
From the Collection: Norwegian
Library Details
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