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PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILE PPF 9 Gifts G Mar. -Apr. 1934 reu 0 " / 1, d ! PPF900279 p.p. q-g 7. March 1, 1934 GRINNBLL DETROIT Februar 10, 1934. My dear Mr. Grinnell: The President has received your letter of February tenth and he requests me to thank you ) heartily for your courtesy in sending the Lincoln etching to which you refer. He warmly appreciates x169 PP7-9.E. your thought of him. to Thanking you in the President's behalf for writing, I am to a Please Very sincerely yours, If of you M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Albert A. Grinnell, Esq., X ru Grinnell Brothers, Detroit, Michigan. ngm I " , , L- cote a power and seny M ro the AYY werern song Nevelau, 1 nom You There GRINNELL BROTHERS DETROIT ALBERT A. GRINNELL PRESIDENT February 10, 1934. His Excellency Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States, Washington, D. C. My Dear Sir:- I am mailing to your address under separate cover by insured parcel post a Lincoln etching mounted on a mahogany block which is suitable for your desk, and trust you will be able to find a place for it. Please accept it with my compliments. If not asking too much of you will appreciate receiving your personal acknowledgement, Sincerely yours, cote a power and seny M ro the AY werern song Nevelau, & GILES pp.g. 7. March 1, 1934. My dear Miss Giles: Your letter of February twelfth has been received and the President appreci- ates your thoughtfulness in sending him the book to which you refer. I am sure he will be interested in looking through this volume at a favorable opportunity. He asks me to thank you heartily for your prayers and good wishes. Very sincerely yours, M.A.LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY reu Miss Edith E. Giles, 172 Palisade Avenue, Union City, New Jersey, lbp 1 " , , Dan / arricio county. L- cote a pow and seny M ro the AYY werern song Nevelau, 1 Rec MISS EDITH E. GILES 172 PALISADE AVENUE Thank UNION CITY, NEW JERSEY February 12 the 1934 Dear Mr Rooseselt: Isaur this statement in article in the February entitled Our Derout Cresidents" number an of the Christian Herald" Quote by margaret Franklin norris D. Rooserelt is one of the most devout the men be have erer had in presidency childlike in Itis its faith after is simplicity almost those close to him say he actually believes over the that white Christ House is directing horering him in all his decisions" sentence determined this letter there is more but the last I did not vote for you but I am now with you R every undertaking If you are Alfred Granger, /ESQ., The Century Association, 7 West Forty-third Street, New York, N. Y. ngm Dan / alricio county. pour and seny M ro the AYY werern song Never taking and asking Gods guidance and have faith, Christ has said faith as a grain of mustard seed, will be removed and cast the mountain of difficulty into the Red 2 have been hraying and shall Continue to pray for you this I am this book because Oxfird Group hade the the right world are feeling its influence idea. many parts of to God and out Shich Our people must get bac back into they God commanded Joshua, esod bless you, so I pray lte will durect fun and The Test in AS STY TPD " Dan / arricio county. L- cote a pow and seny M ro the AYY cascern song Nevelau, 1 G is the they March 5, 1934 My dear Mr. Granger: Your letter of March second has been received and the President asks me to thank ) you heartily for your thoughtfulness in sending him the book to which you refer. He is indeed grateful to you for this evidence of your interest and good will and warmly appreciates your good wishes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY xoots X Alfred Granger, Esq., The Century Association, ru 7 West Forty-third Street, New York, N. Y. ngm 1 " , , Dan / arricio county. L- cote a power and seny M ro the NY werern song Nevelau, 1 A friend of his who recently arrived from England brought him this little book which can not be bought in America. Feels it will. greatly interest Pres. & Secy, Morgenthau. /A bues President's talk with his Austrian friends on Feb. 19 greatly pepped them up after the ck'd disheartening radio news of their unhappy 5-5-34 country which they had been getting on the room steamer. P.P.7. q-S hand bronght me their evilebox which can r in america. for naling is stret 11t worth goneralizing sevelt Roop in with granty interests 3 britymer Sing asam smhing shortyn. ent- your liste Fackoriting ans From friends monday flast next marky pepped them the mho hears/ trainers happy country which they had Bancer golings the steamst alrongs my 30mg Robert AIFRED GRANGER Pan / arricio county. power and seny M ro the AYY werern song Nur yhank WAD THE 8 IVED WHITE HOWN WHITE 1934 OF THE CENTURY ASSOCIATION 7 WEST FORTY-THIRD STREET NEW YORK ock'd 0-5-34 resm my dear mr Frishent P.P.7. q-S who 22mg menthy arriad bronght me they which can informated in america. for nohing is stret Fabish WASHINGTON dlt which goneratologing. sevelt I free pear in with party interests e britging Sicy exam ent- your little Fackouthing ans From friends monday Blask next marty pesiped them a the mho heart trainers happy country which they had Bancer gailing on the steamst alrongs my Furthersly 30mg Rozad STrught AIFRED GRANGER Mrs Dan / arricio county. power and seny M ro the ANY werern song / March 5, 1934. p.p.7. q.S. My dear Mrs. Cordes: The President is in receipt of your letter of February twenty-sixth and asks me to thank you for writing and for the beautiful quilt ) which you were good enough to send to Mrs. Roosevelt and himself. They are glad to accept this fine souvenir, a product of your own handiwork, and greatly approciate your thoughtfulness in present- ing it to them. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. Casper Gerdes, Sr., reu Sinton, Texas. es 1 " , ) Dan / arricio county. L- cote a pow and seny M ro the NY werern song Neverau, 1 Thank County quilt Buchly being held should by as, and, 3g M.L. 26, 1934 President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear President Roosevelt: :- Please accept this NRa guilt as a token of my high regard for you as leader of our nation. With compliments to you and The First Lady, bsp your friend, reu Mrs. Casper Gerdes, Sr, 1 Sinton, Texas " San Patricio County. , L- rote a pour and seny M ro the AY werern song Neverau, 1 Sinton, Texas, and, as February 26, 1934 President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear President Roosevelt :- : Please accept this nRa guilt as a token of my high regard for you as leader of our nation. With compliments to you and The First Lady, bsp your friend, Mrs. Casper Gerdes, Sr, Sinton, Texas " San Patricio County. , 2- rote a power and seny M ro the Any werern song Nareau, 1 dent sent Jully P.P.7. March 6, 1934. q-y My dear Mr. Gibbons: I have had much pleasure in placing before the President your very kind message of March fifth and he was greatly interested in reading it. He deeply appreciates the good will which your message evidences and has asked me to canvey his very best wishes to your Mother. Very sincerely yours, M. A. Le HAND Private Secretary Austin Blint Gibbons, Esq., 16 Park Avenue, New York, N. Y. bsp reu 1 " , , L- rote a power and seny M ro the NY werern song Nevelau, 1 Postal Telegraph This is full rate Telegram, Cablegram or Radiogram unless otherwise indicated by signal in the check or in the address. THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM DL DAY LETTER NL NIGHT LETTER TELEGRAMS NM NIGHT MESSAGE LCO DEFERRED CABLE Commercial all America NLT NIGHT CABLE LETTER Cables Cables WLT WEEK END CABLE LETTER STANDARD TIME RADIOGRAM INDICATED ON THIS MESSAGE Mackay EGRAMS Radio 1934 MAR 5 AM 2 05 "A42 217 NL 5 EXTRA CNT PCTNS RL NEWYORK NY 4 PRESIDENT OF THE UNITEDSTATES, FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON DC MY MOTHER (ABOUT THE AGE OF YOUR OWN MOTHER) WIDOW OF DOCTOR PETER J GIBBONS AND COUSIN OF MAJOR GENERAL JAMES W MCANDREW 8/6-600 CHIEF OF STAFF DURING THE WORLD WAR THANK YOU FOR HERSELF AND MYSELF FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS FOR YOUR LABORS IN OUR BEHALF DURING TWELVE EPOCHAL MONTHS SHE TRAVELED WITH ME AROUND THE FOUR BOUNDERIES OF OUR COUNTRY NEWYORK TO SEATTLE IN AN Petersburg, Virginia. mam reu " , mr. M. Zeroy Gibson nmun- rote a pour and seny M ro the AY werern song Neverau, 1 LIVED AT Postal Telegraph This is a full rate Telegram, Cablegram or Radiogram unless otherwise indicated by signal in the check or in the address. THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM DL DAY LETTER NL NIGHT LETTER TELEGRAMS NM NIGHT MESSAGE Commercial LCO DEFERRED CABLE all America I NLT NIGHT CABLE LETTER Cables STANDARD TIME Cables WLT WEEK END CABLE LETTER RADIOGRAM INDICATED ON THIS MESSAGE Mackay Radio NA42/2 RL NEWYORK F D ROOSEVELT WASHN 1934 MAR 5 AM 2 05 AUTOMOBILE PORTLAND TO SANDIEGO ACROSS DESERTS JACKSONVILLE TO MATACOMBIE AND HOME TO URGE YOUR ELECTION WE ARE GLAD TO LIVE TO SEE YOUR DAY EVERY MAN I MET EVERY GASOLINE STATION AND GROUP GOT MY MESSAGE OF YOUR WORTH AND SERVICE TO AMERICA AND NEWYORK STATE MY FATHER WAS DOCTOR FOR THE BELMONT HOTEL PRINCETON AND YALE CLUBS AND MURRAY HILL HOTEL NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALIST FORTY YEARS AND WE WILL BE GLAD TO SEND YOU SEVERAL TUBES OF HIS PREPARATION FOR COLDS CALLED NOS-I-ONS I AM A Petersburg, Virginia. mam reu " , mr. M. Zeroy Gibson nmun- rote a power and seny M ro the Any werern song Nureau, 1 VOLONOBICE ИЕМАОН 4 SUSTAN 9 AT Postal Telegraph This is full rate Telegram, Cablegram or Radiogram unless otherwise indicated by signal is the check or in the address. THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM DL DAY LETTER NL NIGHT LETTER TELEGRAMS NM NIGHT MESSAGE Commercial LCO DEFERRED CABLE all America Mackay EGRAMS THE Radio NLT NIGHT CABLE LETTER Cables STANDARD TIME Cables WLT WEEK END CABLE LETTER INDICATED ON THIS MESSAGE RADIOGRAM A42/3 RL NEWYORK F D ROOSEVELT 1934 MAR 5 AM 2 05 MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION NEWYORK COUNTY LAWYERS ASSOCIATION AND NEWYORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION AND MOTHER AND SELF HOPE FOR PERMISSION TO SEE YOU SOME TIME WHEN WE ARE IN WASHINGTON WISHING YOU MANY HAPPY AND GLORIOUS DAYS AND YOUR MOTHER AND MRS ROOSEVELT THE HAPPY DAYS THEY so WELL DESERVE AUSTIN FLINT GIBBONS 16 PARK AVE NEWYORKCITY. Virginia. mam ru " , 1 mr. M. Zeroy Gibson nmun- rote a power anyseny M ro the ANY werern song Neverau, 1 paper kully Rent well to pr.7. March 7, 1934. q-g 34 My dear Mr. Gibson: Your letter of February twenty-sighth has been received, and I want to thank you in the President's behalf for your thoughtfulness in sending the old paper to him. He is working under such tremendous pressure these days that I am sorry it will not be possible to arrange an appointment for you to see him. If you will bring the cane to me here at the Executive Office, I shall be very glad 1 indeed to present it to him with your compliments. 7 Sincerely yours, M. H. MCINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President G. Leroy Gibson, Esq., 1460 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Virginia. mam ru 1 " , mr. M. Zeroy Gibson nmun- rote a power and seny M ro the AYY werern song Neverau, 1 Halifax St., Peterburg Va. Feb. 28, 1934. His Excellency, President of the united States Washington D.C. Dear mr. Roosevelt:- about It is an honor at this time to write you and ask your acceptance of this copy of the new york States- man which is one hundred and five years old I hope it may be of containe the marine List, Prices current interest to you to look it over. It of the duties on many products of that day and so forth to my home in mase. about march 15 th. I am passing through wash. enroute have finished in its natural wood and and have a came for you, which l There is a space on the side with a bark. It is somewhat of a novelty gold leaf background and your name inscribed in black letters which reads, Franklin D. Roosevelt 32 nd President. l would like to present this came to you personally and explain to you about it, if an interview could be arranged. will you kindly advise me if d can hope to call, and at what time of day Iremain, would be best Faithfully yours, mr. G. Zeroy Gibson nmun- rote a power and seny M ro the Any werern song Nareau, SSN 34 q.c March 7, 1934 My dear Mr. Gilchrist: Your letter has been received and I want to assure you of the President's appreciation of your kindness in sending 7 the enclosed carved emblem to him. Very sincerely yours, I , M. A. LeHAND Private Secretary W. E. Gilchrist, Esq., - 1357 Sixth Avenue, Rockford, Illinois. mgs reu 1 " , ) nmun- rote a pow and seny M ro the Any cuscern song Neverau, 1 actsol miss 3/7 34 Alr President Please uccept the enclosed carring. A shall me say ?" me mmorial emblem, portraging the birth of the N. RA. and the recall of the gold Eagle. I'd was carved from a beach pit, that was grown in Michgan in 1933. A man that was born before Linecoln 1, was made President. done the carving It is bring tendered by him with 7 the spirt of admiration he holds for you, and your hundling of the depression, Hoping you will receive it as such, I remain your enthriseastic will winker M.Chilchrist 1357-6 are "B" Rockford glinois Is nmun- rote a a power and seny M ro the Art castern song Nareau, 1 PP7 34 q-G March 8, 1934 My dear Mr. George: The nice gift which you were good enough to send the President recently has been received and I beg to thank you in his bebalf for your 7 ) courtesy. You may be sure he is indeed grateful for the spirit which prompted your act. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY 7 G, 0. George, Esq., 3400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, ) California. es wen n liquid shampoo and can of paste ll R," it yet and nobody is art minded in our Commun- ity, because every one but dad laughs at me. aweek or two ago -f wrote a poeme and sent itto the "Grt Eastern song Bureau, 1 Royal 134 March 10, 1934. My dear Mr. Goodman: Your letter of March fifth has been received and the President thanks you ever so much for writing. He is glad to accept the drawing you were good enough to send him and 3 appreciates this evidence of your interest and support. I am indeed sorry that it is impossible for the President to make any comment regarding the publication of the many musical and literary compositions being received. I am sure you will 7 understand. Very sincerely yours, u- il M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY iven n Robert A. Goodman, Esq., Port Royal, Pennsylvania. es ll R," mg as get although V do not know very muck about it yet and nobody is art minded in our Commun- ity, because every one but dad laughs at me. aweek or two ago -f wrote a poeme and sent it to the "Grt Eastern song Bureau, 1 Keed your Thank 31d 3 of Port Roy as, Pa, 5/3/34 mr Franklin D. Roosevelt and Washington, D.C. 3-10 to the beginning of your second year in the office MyDear Sir: - as this is approximately Benefactor four nation, I feel that you need more credit than we could possibly give you by mere spoken words but please accept, again, my humble pleting every day. cong ratulations for the great work that you are com- time and of finally submitted. Ibegan a corresponder me to send the picture enclosed to you for a long my father hasbeen urging ce course of illustrating after my Motherdied, butwer from our home. Stried to borrow the smallsum my father and J) Have out offunds; In fact we were driven needed, from the bank, butin vain. I are nown the bad eveathor-aud. dad and it "back "it in a "shack," working on the C.W.G. Rural Road - or Twas up till by ourselves. Istudy along and draw every pictures get although Ido not know very muck about it yet and nobody is art minded in our Commun- ity, because every one but dad laughs at me. aweek or two ago Swrote a poeue and sent it to the "Grt Eastern song Bureau, 1 Thomaston, Maing. They made the melody and returned it to me to fudge houngood itwas. They said itwould make a fine piano part and when published would get fine popularity. The title is "Dad." Itis original. could you the please direct me in any way to geta small loan from govern ment? thave already sent a note to your exnor Purchot and received noresults in that direction, and mow faus afpealing to you for help. of Course, this that you Can not afford to tinker with trifles for you is but a minor subject and I per fectly understand do not have time, but this means a big thing to me, Law eighteen and a 1933 graduate from High School Lam the only boy in town who has taken up artistry, in fact none of my School pale aretaking this is not an industrial district. up any thing, but of course there is nothing to do, for democrat, but Thelieve in standing up for the best my father is astilf man, for actions speak louder than words, whether dem. or Rep. Juill certainly and thanking you mort Sincerely affreciate any thing that you may do for mg.- Sam yoursVery Truly Robert a.Hoodman — as. P.P.7. March 12, 1934. q-S a 3 2 My dear Josephine: The President is in receipt of your g d letter of March third and thanks you warmly for writing. He is very glad to have the drawings you were good enough to send him and deeply appre- ciates your friendly expressions of confidence and good will. Very sincerely yours, t l M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY J Josephine Genis, Box 277, Thorpe, Wisconsin. es 2 l my ns h for her board and sending me school some folks pers. my mother hopes she can find live in I soon hope that I can help her soon that will support us. We Ke Them Thorpe, Wisconsin. 372 Dear President Roosevelt, march 1934 few lines to tell you how much I d am writing a appreciate whatyou have done for up everywhere, men going to work and this country Industries are springing everythingive coming back to life. wondered what would have become of this nation I it are just the man the country hadn't been for you. I think you the needed and if you weren't president repair. nation would have been beyond like horsespe you will like them. I sending and few pictures for a sample having is my hobby. I am more than anything clse. one that I although rememberand are never I draw owned them wirthday l is am on fourteen Feb 12, abraham years of (Lineoln's age, my wirthday ) and I am in the 8th grade. We are very poor and are staying with for her board and sending me to school. some folks here. my mother is working mother hopes she can find We life in d soon hope that 2 can help her. spon that will support us. hope. d don't expect this letter to be answered because d know there are thousands that write to you every say. l am one of your millions of Friends yours truly Josephine Ghis Hos Angeles March 12, 1934. p.p.t. 9-8 My dear Mr. Gordon: The President has asked me to thank you for your letter of March first. The pressure of emergency matters requiring immediate attention leaves him little time for reading. He very heartily appreciates your kind thought in offering to have & copy of your book sent to him, and will be glad to have it and the copy of the article to which you refer. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President Dudley Gordon, Esq., Los Angeles Junior College, 855 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California. mam Dudhy Lordon Yours very truly, offers book Los Angeles Junior College 855 NORTH VERMONT AVENUE LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA adjis WILLIAM H. SNYDER FRANK A. BOUELLE DIRECTOR SUPERINTENDENT March 1st, 1934 Dear Mr. President, You don't know me out, just to De different, instead 01 asking lor something irom you, I propose making a gift to you. It you will nave it. II the snock is too great and you should question my sanity, you might question Harry Hopkins concerning my dependability. He will recall that I was a former neighbor who came from the Harvard School of Education to teach at the Scarborough School. Previously I lived in Geneseo, was a staunch Republican and an admirer of "Jimmy" Wadsworth. I am now pulling for you in my own little way. The Bift I am offering you is a copy of college text I nave co-edited. I submit it as a means of passing your periods OI relaxation, ii any, and because it represents a new deal in education. It was designed primarily for the courses olfered nere at the Junior college where we are training students, in two years time, to enter the semi-professions. You will note from the enclosed announcement that the book aiffers greatly from the usual literary anthology studied oy freshman. While preparing for classes I am to meet tomorrow, I reviewed the article "New Shirts For Old" by George J. Anaerson and Iouna that the latter part it aptly iitted the point 01 view of your new deal. Hence I take this opportunity 01 calling it to your attention. Ii you will accept a copy 01 this text I shall De olad to nave the Oxford Press send you one. In passing may I say that I was delighted to read an account of your new policy relative to subsistence Iarms for ais- tressed workers and their tamilies, as reported in today's papers. For several months I nave been gathering material on that topic for a magazine article. I feel that most workers want a chance more than they want charity. The subsistence farm will give them a chance pro- life. viaing they are prepared to meet the specific aemands of this type 01 More power to you. Go to it. We on the west coast have great confidence in you. But by all means take care of your health. I recently asked a class of thirty-five student the question, "Who is our Vice-President?" Four of them knew. Dudhy Lordon Yours very truly, W hat problems interest the College Freshman today deo Moral Aesthetic Economic Scientific Sociological COLLEGE READINGS ON TODAY AND ITS PROBLEMS Edited by DUDLEY C. GORDON and VERNON R. KING Los Angeles Junior College 656 pp. $1.95 OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS . NEW YORK THE TEXT "Another significant trend in education is training for leisure time. This will unquestionably be of increasing importance in Much of the material selected for College Readings on Today the present social and economic readjustment. A new standard and Its Problems is reprinted from current periodicals and has of values is being sought. We feel that both directly and in- appeared within the past four or five years. It has a fresh directly this text affords students an opportunity to examine, point of view and a frank approach to modern problems which discuss, challenge, accept, or reject the opinions of writers will interest equally the student who is primarily a scholar and entitled to consideration By the comprehensive nature of the student who is of a more practical turn of mind. Each the selection we have aimed to fill a need which many teachers article is stimulating, many are controversial, and the book will of English have expressed to us; we believe that the departure inevitably provoke lively class discussion. In these days of from the usual plan of freshman 'models' books will be wel- national unrest, when the general public is showing an unpre- comed in many quarters." cedented interest in social problems, such material will have an immediate appeal to teacher and student alike. To supplement the text, the editors have supplied: 1. Brief introductory notes on the authors. THE AUTHORS 2. A group of questions for general discussion following each article. Some of the authors included are: Stuart Chase, Joseph Wood 3. A select bibliography from which titles may be chosen Krutch, Sherwood Anderson, James Truslow Adams, Bernard for special reports. De Voto, William Lyon Phelps, Glenn Frank, Raymond B. The book is attractively bound in bright blue cloth with dark Fosdick, Bertrand Russell, Ben B. Lindsey, and Norman Bel blue lettering. Geddes. These are among the foremost intellectual and cultural See last page of this circular for complete list of authors and leaders today. Their comments on the American scene are de- sub-divisions in the Table of Contents. serving of careful analysis and discussion. THE PLAN ORDER FORM OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS The editors state in their Preface: "There is an increasing 114 Fifth Avenue, New York tendency to combine the study of English with other fields, Please send me for examination, with view to adoption in which we believe educationally to be a move in the right direc- my Freshman course, one copy of COLLEGE READINGS ON tion. While this collection makes no pretense at student orienta- TODAY AND ITS PROBLEMS. tion, it will to some extent serve this purpose, for the material selected concerns the major fields of study such as Science, Name Economics, Sociology, Medicine, Art, History, and Ethics. For Institution convenience the essays have been classified under descriptive headings. City and State CONTENTS The authors mentioned are represented by articles under each of the following divisions. I. PROPHECY Norman Bel Geddes II. PROBLEMS OF THE CLOSED MIND Robert L. Duffus - James Truslow Adams Joseph Wood Krutch III. THE HUMAN ELEMENT IN INDUSTRY Louis Adamic - Sherwood Anderson - Pare Lorentz Christine Frederick IV. PROBLEMS OF MAKING A LIVING George J. Anderson - Jesse Rainsford Sprague - Stuart Chase Dallas McKown and Charles C. Throop V. SOME AMERICAN PROBLEMS John Gunther - - Robert L. Duffus - Raymond B. Fosdick Jesse Rainsford Sprague - Lewis F. Carr VI. SOME NATIONAL ASPECTS Bernard De Voto (2 articles) - Malcolm Cowley our Lillian Symes VII. PROBLEMS OF RIGHT AND WRONG H. A. Batten - Edward Alsworth Ross VIII. MEN AND SCIENCE e Edwin Hubble - - Edwin B. Frost - Morris Fishbein IX. PROBLEMS OF THE SOCIAL GROUP was William Lyon Phelps - Mary Borden - Raymond B. Fosdick X. PROBLEMS OF DEMOCRACY Wilbur Cross - Ben B. Lindsey and Harvey O'Higgins Robert H. Elder - Glenn Frank - - Charles A. Beard Albert Jay Nock - F. J. Schlink XI. PROBLEMS AMONG NATIONS Henry Kittredge Norton - Albert Jay Nock Edward Alsworth Ross XII. BEAUTIFYING OUR ENVIRONMENT John Addington Symonds - Alexander Coburn Soper, III Norman Bel Geddes - Carol Aronovici + Earnest Elmo Calkins - - Thomas Munro XIII. MAKING AN ART OF LIFE Lincoln Colcord - Henry Pratt Fairchild - Bertrand Russell Irwin Edman - - William I. Nichols - - Thomas Munro XIV. SOME LITERARY PROBLEMS Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch - Fred Newton Scott May 22, 1934. My dear Mr. Gordon: This will acknowledge the receipt of your letter of March thirty-first. We have no record of the receipt of the book which you state the Oxford University Press was sending on to the President. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President Dudley Gordon, Esq., Los Angeles Junior College, 855 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California. mam Los Angeles Junior College 855 NORTH VERMONT AVENUE 1934 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA WILLIAM H. SNYDER FRANK A. BOUELLE DIRECTOR SUPERINTENDENT March 31, 1934 Mr. Louis McH. Howe, Secretary to the President, The White House, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Howe: Replying to your letter 01 March 12 please De inform- ea that the Oxford University Press has sent a copy of my book address- ed to you. You will recall that I wrote offering a copy to the Presi- dent so that he might read the article "New Shirts for Old" by George J. Anaerson. This article may be found on page 87. The title of the text is College Readings on Today and Its Problems. Will you be SO kind as to call Mr. Roosevelt's attention to this article? If it proves to be to his liking he may care to read Fosdick's "It ajorities Are Wrong" which begins on page 183. This article may reassure him as to now essential it is that ne continue to keep bright the key 01 progress with which ne nas so frequently opened the way to social betterment. Very sincerely yours, Dally Gardon pp.7. March 14, 1934. q-g My dear Mr. Gonikman: The President asks me to acknow- ledge receipt of and thank you for your letter of March 9th and the en- closure. Since the beginning of the ad- ministration I have been acting on the President's behalf in receiving all gifts. I am available at the Executive Office, or if you prefer you can send the picture by express or mail, and I pr7.9-p. will be glad to present it to the President with an appropriate word. Sincerely yours, M. H. McIntyre, Assistant Secretary to the President. Lippe Gonikman, Esq., 122 West 13th Street, New York City. Lippe Gonikman 122 W. 13th Street New York City March 9th, 1934. Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States, White House, Washington, D. C. Your Excellency:- A famous Chinese-American painter, whose name is Sui Wesley Chan, has done a painting which symbolizes the great work which the "New Deal" has accomplished since you have brought new hopes, new dreams to the people of America. I am a lover of the Arts and my art studio is quite often the center where artistsgather and discuss with admiration the great accomplishment of your administration. It was at one of these dis- cussions that I conceived the idea of asking Mr. Chan to make a painting which should portray you and the New Deal. I am enclosing a photograph of this painting. It would be a great honor and a pleasure for me to present this painting to you at the White House. I trust that I may be accorded this privilege. Very respectfully yours, LG:MLM Lippe Louinman Algonquin 4- 4675 Lippe Gonikman 122 W. 13th Street I New York City March 16, 1934. My dear Mr. McIntyre; Thank you very much for your kind letter of March 14th. I shall arrange to bring the paint- ing to Washington in the near future and shall communicate with you at that time. Very truly yours, Lippe Lippe Gonikman, Gonikman 122 West 13th Street, New York, N.Y. M.H. McIntyre, Assistant Secretary to the President. The White House, Washington, D.C. July 5, 1934. My dear Mr. Gonikman: The President, just before leaving on The Houston, asked me to express his thanks for the picture, "The New Deal". He was delighted to have it for his collection. Sincerely yours, M. H. McIntyre, Assistant Secretary to the President. Lippe Gonikman, Esq., 5 West 16th St., New York City. Titure The New Dezl." Lippe Gonikman IOUSE SHINGTON 5 West 16th Street New York City Mr. Ingling: P.P.7 This man sent or brough in a picture "The New Deal". Did we ever 9-9 acknowledge it. R. Barrows es THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Mr. Ingling: This man sent or brough in a P.P.7 picture "The New Deal". Did we ever 9-9 acknowledge it. R. Barrows P.P.7. March 17, 1934. 9-g My dear Mr. Gonzalas: Your letter of March fourteenth has been received and called to the attention of the President. He thanks you heartily for writing and for the drawing which you were good enough to send him. He is glad to accept this product of your own art and is indeed grateful for this evidence of your interest in his recovery program. Very sincerely yours, M. 4. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Frank Y. Gonzalas, Esq., 828 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. es 11. Jun jurus. Washington D.C. The White House Residency Han. Franklin. D.Rossesselt:- mar. 14, 1934. and 3-17 Ricid & Dear sir:- I am very glad to send this little gift as a late birthday presents. and I sincerly hope you will accept it. Every thing in this picture I have compased my- self; and the meaning of these are as follows: (1)_ The scale of sable represent "Justice" (2)- The n.R. a. represents the National Recovery Act." (3) The Eagle d shield represent, our "Ilag in The M. A. a" (4)_ The Thirtun Plags represent, "The First Thirteen Calanies" (5), The Key represents, the Gredom of The Public." (6). The girl represents, "The Hinar of Happiness of The People." (7)- The Red Crass reprents The Welfare Id. throughout M. s.a. (8)- The new york represents where you were Governor." (9)- The Past represents, "The Past Presidents Who have Died." (11) . The Leaves beneath your Picture represents your Hanar:- (10) The Three Books represents, Bibb, B Law, Hestory." I am a Philippins artist and my name is Frank by Ganzalas. I am one of the unemployed at the Present time. I am pleased to offer you my work as a late birth. day present, I hope you will accept It I am, yours Respectfully, Frank Gongales Address: 838. Race st. Phila- Pa. March 17, 1934. p.p.7. My dear Mr. Gottesman: q-g I trust you will permit me to make this belated acknowledgment of your letter of January second to the President, stating that you were sending him a copy of the 1934 Year Book of the Associated Millinery Men. The President asks me X to convey to you and your associates, his cordial thanks for your courtesy and to tell you how much he appreciates your good wishes. I regret very much to say that we have no photograph of the President on hand at this time that we could send you. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Leo Gottesman, Esq., Hotel Vistoria, 7th Ave at 51st St., New York, N.Y. es /M) INC. achd 3-17 as Associated Millinery Men Inc. Hotel Victoria Seventh Ave. at 51st Street OFFICERS New York City OFFICE-CIRCLE 7-2874 LEO GOTTESMAN CLUB ROOMS-CIRCLE 7-9469 President MAURICE HARRIS 1st Vice-President CHARLES FELDMAN 2nd Vice-President WILLIAM H. GRAY Treasurer Risp January 2, 1934 BOARD OF GOVERNORS HAROLD ABRAMS JACK BERNSTEIN JERRY CARR JOSEPH DRYER Honorable Franklin Delano Roosevelt MYRON R. ELBE Washington, D. C. DANIEL EPSTEIN MORRIS GERBER Honorable Sir: JOSEPH GIUFFRIDA M. L. GOTTESMAN HERBERT HARRIS We are sending you, under separate cover, ARTHUR HOLMAN a copy of our 1934 Year Book which expresses the opinion WALTER K. MARKS. of the entire millinery industry regarding their out- SAM RUBIN SAM SCHEUER look for 1934 under your guardianship. I know that you MORRIS SCHONFELD will enjoy the reference made therein relative to your BEN SHEAMAN efforts for business recovery. THEODORE STURTZ BERT WALDMAN We would indeed consider it an honor and DAVID WANGROW DAVID H. WILSON a privilege if you were able to honor us with an auto- graphed photograph for our clubrooms. E. STRASBURGER House Chairman We wish you continued success and assuring you of our high esteem and regard, we are, IRVING J. WITTENBERG Executive Secretary Yours sincerely, ASSOCIATED MILLINERY MEN INC. Leo Gotezman President LG:SL I RESEARCH IN THE VICAL ) THE UNIVERSITY VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY VIRGINIA March 17, 1934. 18, 1934 p.p.7. q-S My dear Mr. Gee: Stephen 7 2. Early Your letter of March twelfth, The White House together with the copy of your book, "American Farm Policy", has been received and I shall make it available to the President at once. ing W. Norton and Company, Publishers, to I assure you that the thoughtfulness which R recent of on Farm Policy. prompted its sending is deeply appreciated. expect to for publicity any impress- Very sincerely yours, we concerning the contained in this volume, I should like to have him read it parti- cularly Chapters VIII and IX. The book 18 not a lengthy one. It is attractively pristed and, in & STEPHEN EARLY ΓM. The entire book Assistant Secretary to the and two President good offices in get- ting this matter to the attention of the President will be much appreciated. E Very yours, Mr. Wilson Gee, WILSON Milma THE Institute for Research in the Social Sciences, Director The University of Virginia, University, Virginia. dj INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, VIRGINIA March 12, 1934 Mr. Stephen T. Early 07/L 32 Secretary to the President The White House Washington, D. C. Print My dear Mr. Early: I am requesting W. W. R.S Norton and Company, Publishers, to send to President Roosevelt a recent volume of mine on American Farm Policy. While, of course, I do not expect to use for publicity purposes any impress- ions which he may have concerning the message contained in this volume, I '9 L should like to have him read it - parti- cularly Chapters VIII and IX. The book is not a lengthy one. It is attractively printed and, I believe, written in a quite readable form. The entire book 7-6 can be read within an hour and a half or two hours. Your good offices in get- ting this matter to the attention of the President will be much appreciated. Very sincerely yours, WILSON Milsandee- GEE addy Director May 2, 1934 My dear Mr. Gee: THE Your note of April thirtieth has been received and I am sorry that I must send you a disappointing reply. The President feels, however, that while holding his present office he cannot comment on the many manuscripts which come to his attention each day. I feel sure, upon further reflection, you will understand the reasons for this rule and will excuse him. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Assistant Secretary to the President Mr. Wilson Gee, The University of Virginia, University, Virginia. pls and our Delegate, Mr. Dimond knew there was any of this meat in Washington, they would be greatly surprised. INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, VIRGINIA April 30, 1934 p.o.7. ach Mr. Stephen T. Early The White House 5/2/34 5-6. Washington, D. C. PLS Dear Mr. Early: A few weeks ago You told me that you had made available to President Roose- velt my little volume on American Farm Policy. I am wondering whether he read it and, if so, what his impress- ions are concerning it. I realize that such matters as these are strictly confidential and I shall of course comply rigidly with this matter of cus- tom. With kindest re- gards, I am Sincerely yours, eat MilenSee WILSON GEE es Washington, they would be greatly surprised. and our Delegate, Mr. Dimond knew there was any of this meat DEPARTMENT INTERIOR March 19, 1934. p.o.t. q-g My dear Mr. Griffin: Will you please permit me to make this belated acknowledgment of your letter of December fifteenth stating that you were sending the President a nice moose roast and a quarter of mountain sheep. The meat was received in excellent condition and the President thanks you heartily for your thoughtfulness in sending 1t. You may be sure it was much enjoyed by himself and family. Very sincerely yours, meat M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Edward W. Griffin, Esq., X Secretary of Maska, Department of Interior, Juneau, Alaska. es and our Delegate, Mr. Dimond knew there was any of this meat in Washington, they would be greatly surprised. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 3-19 EDWARD W. GRIFFIN OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY & KARL THEILE FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA JUNEAU, ALASKA SECRETARY OF Rud ALASKA Dec. 15, 1933. Mr. Louis McH Howe, Secretary to the President, Washington, D. C. My Dear Mr. Howe: Have been trying to get a nice moose roast for the President, having been informed that it is one of his favorite dishes, and finally, through my good friend Art A. Shonbeck who lives in Anchorage, which country is surr- ounded by moose and mountain sheep, succeeded in having this quarter of moose meat forwarded on the boat which is passing through Juneau today enroute to Seattle. I also had him include a nice quartevo of mountain sheep which I consider one of the most delectable wild meats there is. After the President has sampled it I would be pleased to receive his comment on same. Mr. Shonbeck is going to Washington during his trip outside, accompanied by his wife, Ann and they are both delight- ful people to meet. I am not giving him any letter of intro- duction to you as his business will probably be confined to our Delegate, Mr. Dimond and I realize that you are very busy with pressing business matters at the present time. I trust that the meat will arrive in good condition and that you will both enjoy it. Mr. J. J. Connors, our National Committeeman from Alaska joined me in having it shipped to you. Wishing you the compliments of the season, I remain Very truly yours EWG/smy Secretary of Alask P. S. Our Governor, John W. Troy is now in W₂ shington and if he and our Delegate, Mr. Dimond knew there was any of this meat in Washington, they would be greatly surprised. PP7 q-G March 20, 1934. My dear Miss Gilhooly: The President is in receipt of your letter of March fifteenth and thanks you ever so much for your thoughtfulness in sending him the sprig of shamrock which you enclose. He is glad to have it and is indeed grateful to you for your expressions of good will. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Elizabeth Gilhooly, 171 East 83rd St., New York, N.Y. es 171 East 83$ 3-20 and P new yorks. & q-g march's th 1934 Dear Mr President Once again enclose." a spring of shamrack. l hope it will bring you they hest of luck. and Health to Carry onthy wonderful work. es sincerely fours. Ebabeth Gilhooly pr.7. 7. March 22, 1934. q-g My dear Mr. Goocher: The President has received your letter Dear of March nineteenth and asks me to thank you warmly for your thoughtfulness in sending him the painting to which you refer. He is glad to accept it and appreciates this evidence of your interest and good will. Very sincerely yours, If Yours Truly, M. A. Lelland, PRIVATE SECRETARY Leonard R. Goocher, Esq., 32 N. 7th AVO., Maydood, Illinois. es Rec'd gift President, Monday March 19th, Franklin D, Roosevelt, 1934,, abr Dear Sir, I Am mailing you under seperate Cover A Painting of your Famous Setter Winks, Please Except this Painting with my Compliment, I am only an Amateur at painting Pictures, Am a Sign Painter by trade, So please do not be offended, If not excepted please return at my expense,,, Yours Truly, Mr, Leonard R, Goocher, 32 N, 7th, Ave, Maywood Ill. PP7 q-c March 22, 1934. 9 My dear Mr. Gladwin: The President is in receipt of your letter of March seventeenth with enclosure, and thanks you heartily for writing. He is very pleased to accept the fine plaster statustte which you were good enough to send him and wants you to know how much he appreciates your thought of him in this connection. Conveying to you the President's best wishes for a happy birthday, I an Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY X Stephen Cooper Gladwin, Esq., 1485 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio. es Rez STEPHEN C. GLADWIN ARCHITECT - SCULPTOR achd 103. AKRON, OHIO 3-22 as Hon. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President. Washington, D. C. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt; I am sending to you, by Express, a plaster statuette, which I call Uncle Sam's Pride" I wanted to get it finished 11 in time for your birthday, but illness prevented my doing so. However, as my seventyeth birthday will occur on March 25, I am sending this little statuette in celebration of that event, the work is entitrely by my own hands, as I designed, modeled, cast and bronzed it, no other hands have touched it. My birthday is of little importance except to my own family, but there is another sentimental reason for my sending this little tribute to you, I am a decendant of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, who while exploring the coast of Maine, in I583, went down in his little ship "The Squirrel". As a decendant of that "Great Adventurer", I am sending this token, this gage of knight-hood, to you Sir Knight, "The Great Adventurer in the New Deal". Would that I had the power, the strenght of the Kings of old to aid you in your glorious adventure Sir Franklin, Couer de Leon, Champion of the common people. "O just and faithful knight of God; Ride on, the prize is near". Very Truly Yours Your "Squire" Stephen Cooper Gladwin Stephen Cooper Gladwin Mar. I7, I934. I485 W. Market St. Akren, Ohio. STEPHEN C. GLADWIN ARCHITECT - SCULPTOR BOX 403 AKRON. OHIO Hon. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt; I have written the enclosed letter myself, to avoid unnecessary publicity, so I ask you to pardon its appearance. I have taken the liberty of telling my friend Senator Bulkley of my intention as I think he will be interested. His mother was a friend of mine too. As a matter of public policy I have made the packing case with a glass window in the front, so that the contents may be seen and inspected by all those who may handle it. Because of that fact it was necessary to pack it in a peculiar way, for that reason I am sending directions for the unpacking. Will you be kind enough to pass these directions on to the person who receives such things, Thankyou. Very Truly Yours Stephen 600pm Gladion Stephen Cooper Gladwin Directions; All movable parts are fastened with screws. First, remove the front, in which there is a window. Second, remove the top, lifting straight up as the statuette is embeded in the top. Then take off the thumb- screw under the outside bottom of the case. lift straight up, the statuette I mean, and when clear, the screw- eyeew my be removed by turning on an are of a circle at airight angle to the wire bar in the base of the statuette. MONTEREY H pr.7. q.8 March 23, 1934 1934 My dear Mr. Griffin: Your letter of March thirteenth has been read with much interest by the President. He thanks you heartily for your courtesy in sending him a copy of the book to which you refer, and greatly appreciates your thought of him in this connection. He asks me to assure you that he is in- deed grateful for your kind invitation to visit 200-7 Monterery. He has as yet made no plans for a trip to the Pacific Coast, but will be glad to keep your wishes in mind. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Aalen Griffin, Esq., x Monterey Peninsula Herald, Monterey, California. The only Daily Newspaper of the Monterey Peninsula-Complete coverage of the Monterey Peninsula, including carrier service daily throughout Monterey, Paxific Grove, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Del Monte-on 38 carrier routes. MONTEREY PENINSULA HERALD and MONTEREY DAILY CYPRESS AND AMERICAN CONSOLIDATED FEB. 1. 1923 NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES M. C. MOGENSEN & CO. achd 3-24 NEW YORK, SAN FRANCISCO, 3 LOS ANGELES, CHICAGO, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Recid SEATTLE, DETROIT at March 13, 1934 President Franklin D. Roosevelt, The White House, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President:- This letter accompanies the first edition, in fact the first copy uncased, of a new history of the Old Town of Monterey, with the compliments of the author, Laura Bride Powers. It will refresh your memory of a region you visited more than a decade ago. I have been named chairman of a committee whose object is to secure your visit to the old Spanish and Mexican capital, where our Flag was first officially raised over California -- if the good rumor is proved true, that you anticipate sailing through the canal to the Pacific Coast this summer. Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, McKinley and Harrison all visited this place so dearly held in the affection of Californians during their incumbencies. It is almost in the nature of things that when a President comes to this coast on a war vessel, he stops at Monterey for a day or more. We look forward to the day when the rumor of your proposed visit to the Pacific Coast is verified as a fact; and we anticipate with that verification the great and good news that the people of Central California will greet you here at the place where they would be happiest to see you. Respectfully and cordially yours, allen Smiffin The throughout only Daily Monterey, Newspaper Pagific of the Grove, Monterey Carmel-by-the-Sea, Peninsula-Complete Del Monte-on coverage 38 of carrier the Monterey routes. Peninsula, including carrier service daily p.p.7, March 27, 1934. q-g My dear Miss Cardetto: The beautifully framed embroidery which you were good enough to Present to the President has been received and I beg to thank you in his behalf for your courtesy. He is very pleased to accept this product of your handiwork and is indeed grateful for the spirit which prompted your act. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Ceresa Cardetto, 2727 S. Dela Ave., Milwaukse, Wisconsin es Lg PPA q-G March 27, 1934. 5 My dear Ruth: The President is in receipt of your letter of March nineteenth and thanks you warmly for writ- e ing. He is glad to have the story written by Jeanne Marie Granzow and asks if you will not be good enough to convey to her his hearty appreciation of her thought- fulness in senling it to him. Very sincerely yours, Mo A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Ruth Trutza, XPP7 7 Alden, Iowa. 9-B es Ag Seconddrade and 3-21 Alden,Lowa. Mar, 19, 1934 Dear PresidentRosevelt:- :- book, it isa sto, my of your life are decided are are sending you a on your birthday to make it. Each one of us made one and when they were finished we chose Jeanne marie Granzow's to send toyou. We hope you will like it. Ire have a nice room, There are thirty two in our room. Our teacher's name is miss seeley, We enjoy seeing your finepictures in the papers We, also, enjoy reading about you, Sincerely yours, Ruth truza Seconderade PP7. March 27, 1934. p.p.7. q.g My dear Mr. Gooden: Your letter has been received, and I am indeed very sorry that I know of no posi- tion to which you might be appointed. I shall be glad, however, to bring your letter to the attention of the Director of the United States Employment Service in the hope that he may be able to make a helpful suggestion. I want to thank you most warmly in the behalf of the President and Mrs. Reosevelt for your thoughtful kindness in sending the little trinket boxes to them. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President hopes made 6 ne mik for of R A. L. Gooden, Esq., 3024 East 3rd Street, Calif. Given pres fevo wood. + to Long Beach, California. rfb U.S.Emp. (Labor) - Wants to know why some tax payers with wives and children can't get work, while others not so deserving can. P.P7. March 28, 1934. q-g 1944 the My dear Miss Granzow: The fine scrap book which you were good enough to send the President recently has been received and I beg to thank you in his behalf for your courtesy. He deeply appreciates the spirit which prompted you to present it to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY P.P.F. Scrap + book Miss Jeanne Marie Granzow, Alden, Iowa. es THE GILMORE, Vincent J. Wappinger Falls, N. Y. March 28, 1934 Sends the President a name plate. -- Personally acknowledged by the President. --- Under date of April 18th, the President sent the name plate and letter to Mrs. J. R. Roosevelt, Hyde Park, N. Y., stating that the plate belonged to the first car "Rosy" owned. Added, "Wasn't it sad about Teddy Robinson?" See P.P.F. 1421 P.P.F. 9-G I THE March 30, 1934. pp.7. q-g My dear Mrs. White: Reg. The President was delighted to receive the basket of beautiful flowers sent to him recently, and asks if you will not convey to your associates of the Carden Club his hearty appreciation of their thoughtfulness. He is indeed grateful for the spirit which prompted your Club to present this token to him. Very sincerely yours, esteem M. A. Lelland, PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. Ida Floyd White, 2331 River Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida. es Fdairida Flowers?" March 20, 17 "T' THE FEDERATED CIRCLES OF THE GARDEN CLUB JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA PRESIDENT MRS. IDA FLOYD WHITE and 2331 RIVER BOULEVARD 3-30 My dear Mr. President; When you came to Jacksonville last year, the garden Club sent flowers because we wished to do honor to our President-wlect. To-day, we present this basket as a taken of our esteem far the most courageous leader Gur country has ever had. Because our admira- - -tion is beyond the power of wards to express, may me Say it with Florida Flowers?" Very sincerely, Ida 7dayd White - March 28, 1934. April 2, 1934. "Add 9-g My dear Mr. Grossmann: Your letter of March sixteenth has been received and in the absence of the President I beg to thank you in his behalf for writing. He will, I know, be glad to have the copy of the book to which you refer and will deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness in sending it to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Carl G. Grossmann, 780 St, Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. es CARL G. GROSSMANN and 780 ST. MARKS AVENUE BROOKLYN, N.Y. 428 as March 16, 1934. His Excellency, The President of the United States, The White House, Washington, D. C. Sir:- Will you kindly permit me to send you under separate cover copy of a book which I have written on the American Law of Wills and Administration, appear- ing in the well-known series of Leske-Loewenfeld: "Die Rechtsverfolgung im internationalen Verkehr", Carl Heymanns Verlag, Berlin ? The said book, which is in the German langu- age, serves as a book of reference to courts and law- yers in Germany and to the German-language consulates in this country. As far as I know, it is the only German-language book on American Inheritance Law. May I. add that I am a German lawyer and have been advising for the past twenty years American law- yers on questions of German and international law. I am also a member of the Faculty of Law, New York Uni- versity, lecturing on Comparative American and German Commercial Law. Until his death in 1924 I was asso- ciated in German legal matters with the late Carl L. Schurz, Esq., son of the well-known American states- man and friend of President Lincoln, Carl Schurz. Up to recently I was for a number of years Counsel to the Agent of Germany, Mixed Claims Commission, United States and Germany, in connection with which work I be- came particularly familiar with American law, although I am not a member of the Bar in this country. I am an American citizen. -2- would Sir, have in international matters, I thought that you, you Having in mind the great interest which profession in Germany is highly interested to obtain welcome information of the fact that the legal in detailed information as to the law and its development this country. This interest is evidence, on part, the of the increasing importance of municipal its law ment international field incidental to the growing move- in of private capital over national boundaries. which for Foreign are and International Private Law in Berlin There are institutes for Comparative Law and lawyer and ican This among Inheritance fact become emphasizing them is evidenced acquainted especially the also with desirability with by foreign the the way American legal in that which legal the systems, my German system. Amer- a number of favorable reviews and comments in leading Law was welcomed in Germany, receiving juristic periodicals. It is furthermore proven by the way in which the book on American Jurisdiction was re- ceived, which Professor K. N. Llewellyn of Columbia University published recently in Germany and which aroused there quite a little attention. This exchange of legal knowledge I believe is to be welcomed highly, as one of the means to advance international understand- ing and good will in which you are so highly interested. I trust that I am not immodest when adding that my book was very well reviewed in some of the lead- ing law journals in this country. The Southern California Law Review, January 1934 issue, said e. g. : "As an impartial commentary on American Probate Law and a critical survey of the essential prin- ciples and distinctions to be found in the vari- ous States, it deserves a place among the lead- ing reference treatises on the subject Considered as a whole, the volume is decidedly unique among treatises on the American law of wills and administration. Even after allowances are made for obsolescence due to the ever-chan- ging nature of the field, the book remains re- markably accurate in its presentation of a. pic- ture of the fundamental distinctions underlying the laws of the various States. The method of -3- such presentation is one which might well be followed by American text writers." May I express the hope, Sir, that the book referred to will find a place in your library ? I have the honor to remain, Sir, Most respectfully yours, lan G. G/S. TELEPHONE PASSAIC 1669 EXECUTIVE SURGEON CHARLES GLUCK, M.D. Passair Eye Ear Nose and Throat PRIVATE HOSPITAL 14, 1934. q.d.d 191 WASHINGTON PLACE q-g ALWAYS OPEN PASSAIC, N.J. My dear Doctor Gluck: It was ever so nice of you to leave the autographed copy of your book at this office on April second, and in the absence of the President I beg to thank you warmly in his behalf for your courtesy. He will, I am sure, be glad to have the volume and deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness in presenting it to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Charles Gluck, M.D., Passaic Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital, 191 Washington Place, Passaic, New Jersey. es For. the Honorable mr. & his Roosenett CHEMICAL April 10, F My dear Mr. Garven: Your letter of April second has been re- ceived in the absence of the President and I beg to thank you in his behalf for writing. You may be sure he will be very glad to have the copy of "The Deserted Village No.3" which you were good enough to send him and will deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness in presenting it to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Francis P. Carvan, Esq., The Chemical Foundation, 654 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. es April 4, 1934. b-b E.d.d Y My dear Doctor Gluck: It was ever so nice of you to leave the autographed copy of your book at this office on April second, and in the absence of the President I beg to thank you warmly in his behalf for your courtesy. He will, I am sure, be glad to have the volume and deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness in presenting it to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Charles Gluck, M.D., Passaic Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital, 191 Washington Place, Passaic, New Jersey. es nice thanks ML and 4/4 as Ins he Hand April 7, 1934. This map handed at front door an in by the publishy a Fishing in Louisiana" to send to the President orwarded to this office. april and 1934 ndeed to bring it to m to the City and know B indeed of the kindly to send the book to him. sincerely yours, JUIS McH. HOWE tary to the President X juh P.P.7. q-9. 7. April 7, 1934. My dear Mr. Guillot: The copy of "Fishes and Fishing in Louisiana" which you were kind enough to send to the President at Jacksonville, has been forwarded to this office. I shall be very glad indeed to bring it to his attention upon his return to the City and know he will be most appreciative indeed of the kindly thought which prompted you to send the book to him. Very sincerely yours, X 108 10 LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President Honorable James P. Guillot, X Department of Conservation, New Orleans, Louisiana. jmh I CHEMICAL FOUNDAT April 10, 1934. P.P.7. q.g. My dear Mr. Garvan: Your letter of April second has been re- ceived in the absence of the President and I beg to thank you in his behalf for writing. You may be sure he will be very glad to have the copy of "The Deserted Village No.3" which you were good enough to send him and will deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness in presenting it to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Francis P. Garvan, Esq., The Chemical Foundation, 654 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. es THE FRANCIS P. garvan PRESIDENT CHEMICAL INCORPORATED 654 MADISON FOUNDATION and 4-10 as WM. W. BUFFUM TRUSTEES TREAS. & GEN'L MGR. GEORGE J. CORBETT PAUL SMITH NEWYORK CITY WILLIAM G. MAHAFFY SECRETARY JOSEPH H. CHOATE, JR. BRADLEY W. PALMER GENERAL COUNSEL CHARTERED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHEMICAL AND ALLIED SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY IN THE UNITED STATES WITHOUT FINANCIAL PROFIT TO ITSELF. 4/5/4 Parl April 2, 1934. Hon. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, The White House, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President: I beg to submit to you The Deserted Village No. 3, which is being sent under separate cover, as a suggestion from chemistry in aid of the solution of our farm problem. Very truly yours, THE CHEMICAL FOUNDATION INCORPORATED. Francis Plawan President. FPG/EL April 13, 1. p.p.7. 7. q-g My dear Mr. Gobble: Your letter of April tenth, addressed to Mr. Early, also the copy of "Essay Annual-1934", has come to no. I shall be pleased to present this book to the President and know how much he will appreciate your kind thought in sending it to him. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President William E. Gobble, Esq., X Scott, Foresman and Company, 623 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. dj WEG: VJ Encl. SCOTT, FORESMAN AND COMPANY EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS 623 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT April 10, 1934 Mr. Stephen Early Assistant Secretary to the President The White House Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Early: Enclosed is a copy of ESSAY ANNUAL-1934, in which is included the President's address to the Woodrow Wilson Foundation Dinner. Along with Professor Erich A. Walter, of the University of Michigan, the editor, we should be glad to have this book added to the Presi- dent's personal library. Perhaps the President would be interested to know that through this book his address will be read in many colleges of the country. Two other articles, the presence of which he might be pleased to note, are Charles Merz's "Roosevelt's First Year: 12 Epochal Months" and Wilson Follett's "The Remembered Man to His President." lb We are very grateful for having had the privilege of using President Roosevelt's address in this ESSAY ANNUAL. Sincerely yours, William E. Gobble WEG: VJ Encl. NATIONAL BOARD of TRADE 1319 F Street North WASHINGTON.D.C. pp.7. April 14, 1934 q-g April 14, 1934 Dear President Rosevelts issue pleasure in presenting to My dear Mr. Groff: you five of Mable Byrum. the gift of It was good of you to send Mr. Fred Groff, Berlin, Somerget County, me that very generous supply of Maple Syrup. Please accept hearty thanks This is the finest first run for your kind thought. Syrup elevation or All the family will enjoy soind three thrusand feet in the Pennsylvania the syrup. mountains. Very sincerely yours, Cordially yours, HATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE Fred Croff, Fsq., Berlin, Frod Aa Berlin, Secretary. Pennsylvania. lb Hanorable Franklin the Roosevelt TreatMent of the Vaited States Krunk Una stom, 3 NATIONAL BOARD of TRADE 1319 F Street Northwest WASHINGTON, D.C. ack HB+1+ April 14, 1934. Dear President Roosevelt: I take pleasure in presenting to you five gallons of Maple Syrup, the gift of Mr. Fred Groff, Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. This is the finest first run Syrup and was produced at an elevation of aound three thousand feet in the Pennsylvania mountains. Cordially yours, NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE Fred JuABacin A. Berlin, Secretary. X Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States White House, Washington, D. C. SHOWS PP7 q-G April 16, 1934. My dear Mr. Gumpertz: The President was glad to receive your friendly letter of April fifth and thanks you ever 80 much for your thoughtfulness in sending him the season ticket to the Circus. You may be sure your kindness will be appreciated by all. He was indeed pleased to know that you are finding business conditions in general substantially 1m- proved. Mrs. Dall tells me she has written you concerning the little Shetland pony you mention. Conveying to yourself and Mrs. Gumpertz the President's best wishes, I am Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY S. W. Gumpertz, Esq., 331 Madison Avenue, ppt + New York, N.Y. qp es RINGLING BROS BARNUM & BAILEY COMBINED SHOWS, INC. RNUM & BAILEY OWS Inc. PASS PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT and PARTY GOVT. TAX 10% VALUE EACH ADMISSION 4/16 SEASON 1934 as No. C 54 G. nue TY April 5, 1934. Washington, D.C. (mole cuba). M. Thank President Roosevelt, The White House, My dear President: I am enclosing you a season ticket for the Circus as some of the family outside of Washing- ton may want to visit the show and this is good for any city in the United States where we play. I have a wonderful little Shetland pony with the show, and was just wondering whether or not you would permit me to present it to Buzzie, not for an advertisement but just for the impression he made on me during our visit in Washington last year. I think it is one of the smallest ponies in America. I am also pleased to tell you that our business is much better than last year and we get reports from all over the United States which show a substantial betterment in all business conditions, which means of course a bigger season for our show. With kindest personal regards from Mrs. Gumpertz and myself to you and your family, I am, Very truly yours, S.W. S. W. Gumpertz, Gumperty General Manager. R. SWG.r Encl- RNUM & BAILEY OWS Inc. Please notify Attendant at Main Entrance of Big Show, and which performance you wish to attend, so that reservation may be made. Coupons for seats reserved may be had at time doors are open for that performance, on presentation of this card. 4/16 DG. enue [TY April 5, 1934. Thank President Roosevelt, The White House, Washington, D.C. (mole M. My dear President: I am enclosing you a season ticket for the Circus as some of the family outside of Washing- ton may want to visit the show and this is good for any city in the United States where we play. I have a wonderful little Shetland pony with the show, and was just wondering whether or not you would permit me to present it to Buzzie, not for an advertisement but just for the impression he made on me during our visit in Washington last year. I think it is one of the smallest ponies in America. I am also pleased to tell you that our business is much better than last year and we get reports from all over the United States which show a substantial betterment in all business conditions, which means of course a bigger season for our show. With kindest personal regards from Mrs. Gumpertz and myself to you and your family, I am, Very truly yours, S.W. S. W. Gumpertz, Gumperty General Manager. R. SWG.r Encl- RINGLING BROS.- BARNUM & BAILEY COMBINED SHOWS Inc. WW 4/16 General Office PRUDENCE BLDG. 331 Madison Avenue NEW YORK CITY April 5, 1934. Thank President Roosevelt, The White House, Washington, D.C. (mole M. My dear President: I am enclosing you a season ticket for the Circus as some of the family outside of Washing- ton may want to visit the show and this is good for any city in the United States where we play. I have a wonderful little Shetland pony with the show, and was just wondering whether or not you would permit me to present it to Buzzie, not for an advertisement but just for the impression he made on me during our visit in Washington last year. I think it is one of the smallest ponies in America. I am also pleased to tell you that our business is much better than last year and we get reports from all over the United States which show a substantial betterment in all business conditions, which means of course a bigger season for our show. With kindest personal regards from Mrs. Gumpertz and myself to you and your family, I am, Very truly yours, S.W. S. W. Gumpertz, Gumperty General Manager. R. SWG.r Encl- COPY April 13, 1934. Dear Mr. Gumpertz: My father has given me your very kind letter to him of April 5th. It is indeed thoughtful of you to want to give my small son your little Shetland pony. I do wish we could accept him but unfortunately we have no place to keep him, and SO even though I know how delighted little Curtis would be to have him, I am afraid we cannot accept your more than kind offer. With renewed thanks, and best wishes, I am Sincerely yours, (Anna Roosevelt Dall) Mr. S. W. Gumpertz, 331 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. April 13, 1934. Dear Mr. Gumperts: My father has given me your very kind letter to him of April 5th. It is indeed thoughtful of you to want to give my small son your little Shetland pony. I do wish that we could accept him but unfortunately we have no place to keep him and B0 even though I know how delighted little Curtis would be to have him, I am afraid we cannot accept your more than kind offer. With renewed thanks, and best wishes, I am Sincerely yours, (Anna Roosevelt Dall) Mrs S. W. Gumperts 331 Madison Avenue New York, N. Y. April 16, 1934 PS7 9.6 G My dear Mr. Gervais: I regret very much that an acknowledg- ment of the receipt of your letter of February twenty-eighth and the painting which you for- warded to the President on February seventh has been so long delayed but I do want you to know that your thoughtfulness in sending Gervais the painting to the President is very much gentilly appreciated. Very sincerely yours, N.O.La M. A. LeHAND Private Secretary Alfred Gervais, Esq., 3100 Gentilly Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana. mgs act'd /16 mg8 3100 Gentilly Ave. New Orleans, La. February 28th.1934. President Franklin D.Roosevelt. 1954. White House. Washington, D.C. Honorable Sir; On February 7th. 1934 I mailed to you by parcel post.an oil painting of your likeness, done by my own hand. It gave me the greatest 01 pleasure to spend considerable time to paint the picture, and I am anxious to know if it arrived in good shape, as I was very anxious that you receive it. At your convenience, I woul a appreciate a reply stating whether or not you received it. and Very respectfully, La alfred Gewais 3100 gentilly 18e Lailhad, N. O.La. PRIVATE BECRETARY Charge EDQ.. IN pp.7. April 23, 1934. q-S. My dear Mr. Gedney: Your note of recent date has been re- ceived and the President has requested me to thank you warmly for the token which you were good enough to send him. He is glad to accept the picture and is indeed grateful for your thought of him in this connection. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY George C. Gedney, Esq., 34 Washington Street, South Norwalk, Connecticut, es George 34 Washington G. Gedney St. Read South nowalk. Connecticut and my Dear President: am sending you this picture as a token of esteem, Sincerly hoping that you will find a place for it among your large collections of souvenir, yours Sincerly George G Geduey Donald Porter Geddes, ESQ., Columbia University Press, Columbia University, New York, N.Y. es April 23, 1934. P.P.7. Columbia q-g My dear Mr. Geddes: Your letter of April sixteenth has been received and the President requests me to thank you heartily for your thoughtfulness in sending him a copy of the book "Economic Recon- struction". He looks forward to reading the volume at a favorable opportunity. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Donald Porter Geddes, ESQ., Columbia University Press, Columbia University, New York, N.Y. es DIRECTOR CHARLES G. PROFFITT MANAGER Reced THIVERSITY PRESS Columbia University Press columbia university DONALD PORTER GEDDES NEW YORK SALES MANAGER ROOM 709 JOURNALISM TELEPHONE UNIVERSITY 4-3425 April 16, 1934 CABLE ADDRESS "CUPRESS" Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: We take great pleasure in sending you, under separate cover, an advance complimentary copy of ECONOMIC RECONSTRUCTION, the Report of the Columbia Commission which was appointed by President Butler a little more than a year ago. We feel that this book is significant and warrants careful reading. Sincerely yours, Donald Porter Geddes Sales Manager G:L OPF I-6 April 25, 1934. My dear Mr. Grubb: Your friendly letter of April eighteenth has been received by the Presi dent and he thanks you ever so much for writing. He is very glad to accept the fine cane, a product of your own workmanship, and is indeed grateful for this evidence of your interest and good will. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Jason L. Grubb, Esq., Box 355, Route 4, Roanoke, Virginia. es treat and 598 apr. 18th 1934 Bax 355, Route 4 Jh. F.D. Roosevelt, President Roanter, Vinginia Dear Sin: a walking came I made myself am sending you with a pocket knize, from a piece of cedar wood l can not express my love and appreciation for you for what you are doing for our country. Please accept it as a of my Thanks. l wished to send you something but as I'm a poor swan This is all I am abel to send you. Jason L. Gruth yours respectfully April 27, 1934. P.P.7. q-G My dear Mr. Goodwin: The President has requested me to thank you warmly for the pennant which you were good x enough to send him. He is delighted to have it and appreciates your thoughtfulness. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY X Harry Goodwin, Esq., x Swempscott Yacht Club, Swampscott, Massachusetts. es Pennant sent to James Roosevelt. X PP7-3 NRA MEMBER U.S. WE DO OUR PART April 27, 1934. Dear Temes: Jenning I am enclosing pennant received from the Swampscott Yacht Club, which I have acknowledged. M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Enclosure es JAMES Roosevelt, Esq., 108 Water St., Boston, Mass. NRA MEMBER U.S. WE DO OUR PART TEL.HUBBARD 8760 ROBERT J. DUNKLE SAMUEL B. REED BAYARD TUCKERMAN.JR. OBRION, RUSSELL & Co. JOSEPH B.RUSSELL NEW YORK OFFICE ARTHUR J. ANDERSON INSURANCE 115 BROADWAY EVERETT .LITCHFIELD MILES W. .WEEKS JOHN A. SARGENT 108 WATER STREET REPRESENTING COLLINS GRAHAM BOSTON MATHER & COMPANY May 7, 1934 Dear Missy: Thanks for sending on the pennant, received from the Swampscott Yacht Club. I should like to know whether it was assigned to Father or me, because, if it was assigned to Father, I won't have any right to fly it. With best wishes, The White House June As Ever, J immy Miss M. A. LeHand Washington, D. C. NRA MEMBER U.S. WE DO OUR PART