Frances Lewine Papers. 1948 - 2002. Research Files

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Frances Lewine Papers. 1948 - 2002. Research Files

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/12007242

This series consists of Frances Lewine's research material, correspondence, memorandums, travel documents, invitations, photographs, notes, and drafts which offer insight into the research methods of White House reportage. Lewine's research files focus primarily on the First Ladies including family life, fashion, homes, travel and social events. Her close watch on the First Ladies resulted in detailed accounts of their activities, notes on rumors, concerns, and minutiae. Since Lewine rarely retained her outgoing letters, most of the correspondence is one-sided and usually either contains instructions from an editor or comments on a story she wrote. Correspondence to Lewine include letters from First Ladies such as Lady Bird Johnson, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Pat Nixon. Lewine's notebooks often contain detailed interview notes that include insightful information such as biographical and background information on personalities and topics of the time with a particular focus on women in government. A notable example is an interview Lewine conducted with Pat Nixon in 1969 where Lewine took extensive notes.

32 linear feet, 1 linear inch

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Lyndon Baines Johnson Library

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Lyndon Baines Johnson Library

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