Lillian Rogers Parks papers, 1939-1997.

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Lillian Rogers Parks papers, 1939-1997.

Correspondence, most relating to publication (1961) of Park's book; research notes; manuscripts; National Public Radio interview transcript; press releases; presidential memorabilia; photographs; magazine clippings about U.S. presidents and first ladies; and autobiographical material on Park's mother Maggie Rogers.

1.45 cubic ft.

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Author; seamstress; employee at the White House during the the administrations of presidents Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower. From the description of Lillian Rogers Parks papers, 1939-1997. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70927207 ...