White House Office of Social Correspondence files, 1945-1953.

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White House Office of Social Correspondence files, 1945-1953.

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This office was responsible for replying to letters addressed to Bess and Margaret Truman. About two-thirds of the file is composed of incoming correspondence, the remainder being mostly copies of the replies, which were for the most part signed by Mrs. Truman's personal secretary or the White House social secretary.

108 linear ft.

Harry S. Truman Library

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Harry S. Truman Library

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