Ives, Elizabeth Stevenson, 1897-1994
Variant namesInterviewee sister of Adlai E. Stevenson; married Ernest Ives.
From the description of Reminiscences of Elizabeth Stevenson Ives : oral history, 1966-1969. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122527635
Sister, aide, admirer & confidante of Adlai E. Stevenson (1900-1965).
Elizabeth and her husband, Ernest Ives, both actively worked for Adlai's campaigns when he ran for governor of Illinois in 1948 and U.S. President in 1952 & 1956. Elizabeth also served as Governor Stevenson's official Executive Mansion hostess (1949-1952). She wrote MY BROTHER ADLAI and several other books & articles about her brother, and provided research materials to other interested authors. After Adlai's death, she supported and participated in many of the memorial activities organized in his honor. She died in Bloomington, Ill., on 27 June 1994.
From the description of Adlai E. Stevenson II papers 1906-1989. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 40465022
Author, historic preservationist & family historian from Bloomington, Ill., and Southern Pines, N.C.
Sister of Adlai E. Stevenson II (1900-1965). Married to Ernest L. Ives, Foreign Service officer. Researched family history and participated in numerous historic preservation projects in Illinois, North Carolina and Kentucky. Wrote MY BROTHER ADLAI and several other books & articles about her brother, her family, and her travels abroad. Died in Bloomington on 27 June 1994.
From the description of Family history papers, 1797-1996. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 40465025
Author & historic preservationist from Bloomington, Ill. Sister of Adlai E. Stevenson II.
Married to Ernest L. Ives, Foreign Service officer. Campaigned for Stevenson during his 1948 Illinois gubernatorial campaign and his 1952 and 1956 U.S. presidential campaigns. Researched family history and participated in numerous historic preservation projects in Illinois and North Carolina. Wrote MY BROTHER ADLAI and numerous articles. Died in Bloomington on 27 June 1994.
From the description of Family papers, 1797-1996 (bulk 1914-1989). (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 40464814
Author & historic preservationist from Bloomington, Ill. Sister of Adlai E. Stevenson II.
Married Ernest L. Ives, Foreign Service officer, in 1927. Resided in Turkey, Sweden, South Africa, Denmark, Algeria and Northern Ireland, 1927-1939. Campaigned for Adlai when he ran for Governor of Illinois (1948) & U.S. President (1952, 1956). Served as Adlai's official hostess while he was Governor (1949-1952). Researched family history and participated in numerous historic preservation projects in Illinois and North Carolina. Wrote MY BROTHER ADLAI and several other books & articles about her brother, her family, and her travels abroad. Died in Bloomington on 27 June 1994.
From the description of Papers, 1898-1995. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 40465010
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Birth 1897-07-16
Death 1994-06-27
