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FIRST LADIES Archive, Cleveland, Eisenhower...

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Correspondences from First Ladies


FIRST LADIES Archive.
A collection of six items:
1. Typed Letter Signed, “Grace Coolidge”, in blue ink, 10” x 6” page, dated may, 26, 1931, Northampton, MA, Very Fine. To a Mrs. Junge on mechanical problems with her Welte-Mignon piano and the fact that the current First Lady, Lou Hoover, enjoys music programs in the White House: “I always follow the musical programs at the White House with interest and it has seemed to me that those of the past season have been unusually excellent. I am so glad that Mrs. Hoover enjoys them...” Usual folds.
2. Also, Autographed Letter Signed, “Frances F. Cleveland, in brown ink, on four 6.5” x 5” pages, dated January 27, 1898, Fine. To a Mrs. Bateman on retaining a staff employee while her cook was away. With fold separations and one chip at top.
3. Together with another missive, Autographed Letter Signed, “Frances F. Cleveland Preston”, in gray ink, on 1 page of 9.5” x 6” stationary from “The Yacht Club Inn”, dated March 21, 1936, Florida, Very Fine. To a Dr. Bowegs being a thank you letter, with usual folds; else good.
4. Autograph Letter Signed, “Mamie Doud Eisenhower”, in mauve felt tip marker, written vertically on the inside of a 4.5” x 5” thank you card depicting the Eisenhower Home in Abilene, Very Fine. To a Mrs. Mingin extending birthday wishes mentioning “We had a nice ceremony at General Eisenhower’s statue on the Gettysburg Campus...”
5. Photograph Signed and Inscribed, “To Nancy Buchie, Best Wishes, Rosalyn Carter,” in black marker, on 10” x 8” portrait, Very Fine. Excellent contrast between signature and photograph; signature and inscription are clear and bright.
6. And, Autographed Letter Signed, “Barbara Bush, in blue ballpoint on a 8.5” x 6.5” lettersheet from “The Vice President’s House,” November 17, 1983, Very Fine. To “Tim” regarding a political loss: “‘Losing with dignity’ ‘taint easy. We’ve done it...”
A wonderful collection representing those who stood beside the most powerful men in the world. (6 items)


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