Edith Kermit Roosevelt papers, 1781-1948 (bulk 1889-1946).

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Edith Kermit Roosevelt papers, 1781-1948 (bulk 1889-1946).

Chiefly financial records illustrating the household expenditures and charitable contributions of a former first lady including checkbooks, bank statements, cancelled checks, bills, and receipts (1935-1948) and genealogical research; together with correspondence and memorabilia including scrapbooks.

18.5 linear ft. (29,600 items)

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