Papers, 1931-1962.

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Papers, 1931-1962.

Correspondence with Franklin D. Roosevelt, R. Earle Looker, Mr. Roosevelt's ghost-writer, and publishers, 1931-1934, concerning publication, changes in scripts, royalties, and other general business matters; and draft of an article by Roosevelt and a report of a conversation by R. Earle Looker with Roosevelt. Correspondence with Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945-1962, concerning literary business, Eleanor Roosevelt's comments on trips to Russia and Mexico, personal affairs, and social invitations; and four questions submitted to Eleanor Roosevelt by Frank Harting with her answers.

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