Correspondence, 1935-1944.

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Correspondence, 1935-1944.

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Principally 22 TNS, 1 TN, 18 TNS written by secretaries, and 1 telegram from Eleanor Roosevelt to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Wood of Goshen, Va. These notes concern her visit to Goshen in May 1935, her appreciation of various gifts, and the Woods' health. Also includes 1 TNS from Franklin D. Roosevelt thanking them for a gift, 3 TNS from his secretary, 1 TNS thank-you note from Harry Hopkins, and 2 photographs of Mrs. Roosevelt in Goshen.

55 items 2 folders.

Washington & Lee University, James G. Leyburn Library

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Washington & Lee University, James G. Leyburn Library

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