Typed Letter Signed by Roosevelt, Eleanor - 1947

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.

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

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).