Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie papers, 1921-1962 (bulk 1933-1962).

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Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie papers, 1921-1962 (bulk 1933-1962).

The collection consists of the papers of Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie from 1921-1966. Includes correspondence, newsclippings, printed material, photographs, and Mrs. McDuffie's reminiscences "FDR Was My Boss" published in Ebony magazine (1952). Correspondents include Margaret Mitchell, Lightfoot Michaux, Eleanor Roosevelt, Eleanor (Dall) Seagraves, Walter White, and Robert W. Woodruff.

306 items.2 v.

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Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962

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Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady throughout her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office (1933-1945). She was an American politician, diplomat, and activist who later served as a United Nations spokeswoman. A shy, awkward child, starved for recognition and love, Eleanor Roosevelt grew into a woman with great sensitivity to the underprivileged of all creeds, races, and nations. Her constant work to improve their lot made her one of the most loved–...

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Mitchell, Margaret, 1900-1949

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Michaux, Lightfoot.

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United States. President (1933-1945 : Roosevelt)

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Woodruff, Robert Winship

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Robert Winship Woodruff (1889-1985), business leader and philanthropist, was born in Columbus, Georgia, the son of Ernest and Emily (Winship) Woodruff. He married Nell Hodgson of Athens, Georgia. In 1912, he joined his father's business, Atlantic Ice and Coal Company, serving as the purchasing agent until he joined the White Motor Company. At White Motor, he ascended to vice-president and general manager and when White died in 1929, Woodruff became president of the company. In the meantime his f...

McDuffie, Elizabeth Stanfield, 1881-1966.

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Elizabeth Stanfield McDuffie (1881-1966) and her husband Irvin Henry McDuffie (1882-1946), White House maid and valet to Franklin D. Roosevelt, prior to and during his presidential terms. From the description of Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie papers, 1921-1962 (bulk 1933-1962). (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38477766 ...

McDuffie, Irvin Henry, 1882-1946.

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Seagraves, Eleanor, 1927-

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