Eleanor Roosevelt Letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0184

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The letter, written on White House stationery and dated March 26, 1945, was written to the students at Woman's College in appreciation of flowers they had presented to her.

Dates

1945

Creator

Roosevelt, Eleanor (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

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Biographical or Historical Information

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) was not only the first lady of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd president of the United States, but also a humanitarian in her own right and a United Nations diplomat. She was widely admired in her day. Mrs. Roosevelt was a friend of Dean Harriet Elliott, and visited the Woman's College (now UNCG) campus several times.

Extent

0.01 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) was an American first lady, a humanitarian in her own right, and a United Nations diplomat. This letter was written to the students at Woman's College (now UNCG) in appreciation of flowers they had presented to her.

Method of Acquisition

Gift to the Archives, date unknown.

Related Materials

See The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum for more information.

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