Fantastic FDR 12 pc Archive- Photographs, Memorandums, Presidential Memorabilia & More!

An archive consisting of photographs, inaugural invitations, typed memorandums, and other miscellaneous materials related to the presidency and general political career of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Totaling 12 pieces in all and ranging in date between 1929 and 1941. Please see below and accompanying photos for additional information on contents. Varying conditions, including toning, creasing, silvering, and minor tearing throughout. Overall, very good- a diverse collection!

The lot includes:

1.) Pair of two sets of inaugural invitations dated January 20, 1941. Includes (2) admission cards, and (4) accompanying portraits with printed facsimile signatures featuring FDR and Vice President Wallace. 6.25" x 10".

2.) Typed memorandum, dated May 13, 1929. Unsigned, reads in full: "Please keep these till I get back, and tell Governor Lehman that I think I will wait to appoint the other two members of the White Face Mountain Commission until I get back. As you probably know, former Lieut. Gov. Conway writes that he cannot serve." 9" x 6".

3.) Typed memorandum from Western Union, dated May 25, 1930. Unsigned, reads in full: "Heartily approve of appointment of Governor Smith to Palisades Interstate Park Commission. I am wiring him expressing earnest hope he will accept. Will you call him up Monday and make appointment if he says yes and advise J.Du Pratt White and also Governor Larson". 9" x 6.5".

4.) Photograph depicting (from left to right) FDR, Herbert Lehman, and Alfred "Al" Smith, ca. 1933. Features printed facsimile signatures from all three along bottom edge. 8" x 10".

5.) Unissued ticket endorsed by the Democratic National Convention admitting "one Roosevelt nominator to any national rally in the United States Saturday evening, June 27, 1936". 5.25" x 3" (folded).

6.) Photograph depicting FDR and son Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. to his left, n.d. 8" x 10".

7.) James Roosevelt typed quotation signed, reads in full: "An Oratory/ My father gave me these hints on speech making: 'Be sincere… be brief… be seated.'" 6" x 4".

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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