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PPF 9 PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILE Gifts P June-Sept. 1934 PPF900591 DAILEY, Mrs. Frank E., San Bernardino, California June (No date given), 1934 Writes the President a commendatory letter, and encloses some stamps that were her grandfather's and an old picture for him; states she wishes to present the stamps in her daughter's, Marie A. Dailey's name. See P.P.F. 37 - D PP.7. 9-P. F.P.7. June 4, 1934 9- My dear Robert: Your lo tter of May twenty-sixth has been brought to the attention of the President. He requests me to thank you warmly for writing and for the sketch which you were good enough to send him. He is glad to have the drawing, and deeply appreciates the spirit which prompted you to present it to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Robert W. Preucel, 807 South Lake Street, Colfax, Washington. es Recid and I 400 807 & Lake Street Colfax, Washington may 26, 1934 my dear mr. President: I have made this pencil sketch of you from one I recently saw. this not a tracing old I am am fourtien years and & am very much +1 have had no instructions interested in drawing although of along your that line most ardent I'm one admirers. I am, dear mr. President, yours faithfully Robert W. Pruicel June 6, 1934. Fill My dear Mr. Previtali: Your letter of May thirty-first has been received by the President and he thanks you heartily for writing. The delicious cherries which you were good enough to send him were re- ceived in excellent condition, and you may be sure they were much enjoyed by himself and family. The President 1s indeed grateful for your words of commendation. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY John A. Provitali, Esq., P.O. Box 484, Jackson, California. es askgd Racid 6/6 as Jackson, Amador County, California May 31st, 1934 Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States The White House, Washington, D.C. Dear President: I am sending you herewith a box of early cherries from my ranch which I hope you will enjoy. With this small token goes my very best wishes and my appreciation for all your efforts on behalf of the people of this great nation. Respectfully yours, JOHN A. PREVITALI P. O. Box 484 Jackson Amador County California June 6, 1934 P.P.7. a-3 My dear Mr. Tallon: Your letter of May thirty-first has been received by the President and he thanks you heartily for writing. The cherries were received in excellent condition, and a note of appreciation is being forwarded to Mr. John A. Previtali this date. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Harold V. Tallon, Esq., X Jackson, California. es United States Post Office 6/68 2nd CLASS Jackson, California May 31st, 1934. Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States The White House, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: My very good friend Mr. John A. Previtali of Jackson, California, has asked me to forward to you the box of early California cherries from his ranch, which you will receive with this letter. He has brought into an excellent state of cul- tivation a very wonderful property near this city. It is entirely dry farming and his very hard work over a period of years has brought him excellent results. We are all very proud of him here; and while California has many great fruit producing centers this county is essentially a gold mining community; therefore his success in this locality is doubly noteworthy. He wishes to express his great appreciation of you and for your great work and he trusts that this small token will be enjoyed by your family and yourself and will convey in a small measure his great respect and admiration for all of your efforts for the people of our nation. Respectfully yours HAROLD V. TALLON Postmaster Jackson Amador County California. June 8, 1934 My dear Mrs. Fairchild: I am touched end delighted by your kind thought in sending the the photo- graph of a portrait of the mother of Philippe de Lannoy, and thank you most heartily. I shall treasure the picture. Very sincerely yours, Mrs. Paul Holsted Fairchild, S7 Boulevard, Passaie, New Jersey. mwd SEE PPF -1592 P.P.F. CARTER, Amon G. Fort Worth, Texas. Git.To 6-14-34. Sends to the President a new product of his farm - the Hired Hand's Shady Oak Special Picles. Sends copies of letters he has sent to Mr. McIntyre and Mr. Garner with jars of pickles for them. SEE P.P.F. 9-C p.7- CROPLEY, Ralph C. Summit, N.J. June 15, 1934 For copy Miss LeHand's letter stating that the President asked her to tell him how sorry he is that he did not thank Mr. Cropley for the two little boats, that he has the little boats in his study at the White House and that he also received the picture Pencilled notation- Tore His Letter Up- SEE P.P.F. 223 pot q-p p.p.7. June 19, 1934 1-6 My dear Mr. Penn: The President has received the copy of the 1934 Trojan and asked me to assure you and the members of the Graduating Class of his appreciation of their thoughtful courtesy in sending it to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHAND Olney righ School Private Secretary + Book Irving A. Penn, Esq., 4824 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. mgs June 15, 1934 Office My dear Mr. Penn: Mrs. Roosevelt asks me to thank you for your letter and for the Class Book dedicated to the President, which she will be very pleased to give him. She desires you to know of her appreciation of the kind sentiments of the Class. Very sincerely yours, Secretary to Mrs. Roosevelt Mr. Irving A. Penn 4824 North 8th street Philadelphia d. Pennsylvania Book sent to office CATION: They dear Mr. President: P lease accept this p.p.7. little gift as proof that the g-T. youth of our great Country is behind you. Sincerely Class of June 1934 1- Olney Philadelphia H.S. ) for Irving A. Penn Editor - in- chief you 5 appreciation to Mrs. Padgett. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President M. L. Walker & Sons, Fruithurst, Alabama. mgs Lhese turries 6/20/34 were Picked my Padgett age 76 - P.P.7. Fruithurst, ala June 27, 1934 G-T. Gentlemen: The crate of Berries packed by Grandma Padgett and sent to the Presi- dent has been received and I want to thank you in the President's behalf for your courtesy in the matter. Will you please be good enough to express his appreciation to Mrs. Padgett. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President M. L. Walker & Sons, Fruithurst, Alabama. mgs June 29, 1934 Crate of prt Blue barnes gip, it asks me to acknowledge Send Home rou for your bon voyage "ioneer." ted to have it for his have an opportunity to theoming trip. Sincerely yours, M. H. MCINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Mrs. Rose Arnold Powell, X The Chinese Room, The Mayflower Hotel, xess X Washington, D. C. mwd June 29, 1934 prt My dear Mrs. Powell: gip, The President asks me to acknowledge receipt of and thank you for your bon voyage gift "The Story of a Pioneer." He is delighted to have it for his library, and hopes to have an opportunity to read it during his forthcoming trip. Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Mrs. Rose Arnold Powell, + The Chinese Room, X The Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D. C. mwd July 6, 1934. P.F.F. 9-0 My dear Mrs. Patton: The copy of the book which you were good enough to send the President was received and I beg to thank you in his behalf for your courtesy. You may be sure he was pleased to have the volume and was grateful for the spirit which prompted your act. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President Mrs. E, E. Putton, 69 Prospect Street, Leominster, Massachusetts. es achyd 7-6 hd Lowellville Ohio as Mrs. E.E. Patton 69 Prospect St Leominister, Mass. Book, The Right Thing to say and to do in France. his desire to present pies when he arrives presentation at Con the of provily P.P.7. or G-P of Very The Government or Puerto Tid hd Lowellville Ohio PEABODY, Fay G., Esq., (Official Apple Pie Baker,) Vancouver, Washington. July 7, 1934 Writes Col. MoIntyre that 1t is his desire to present the President with one of his famous pies when he arrives out there; could arrange to make the presentation at either Vancouver of Portland. See 200-F - V grateful are of grownly P.P.7. my G-P tax Fundro or Very of hd Lowellville Ohio G.R.P. 6. U.S.S. HOUSTON, July 11, 1934. Gentlemen: I am deeply grateful for the beautiful tapestry. It is representative of an art of which I am greatly interested. Please accept my sincere thanks. I shall always remember my visit to Puerto Rico with the greatest of pleasure. Very sincerely yours, The Government of the Capitol of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico. X400-P.R X xpp7 PP7 Tid hd Lowellville Ohio U.S.S. HOUSTON, July 11, 1934. prt q-p Gentlemen: I am deeply appreciative of the album containing the attractive and interesting views of Puerto Rico. Please accept my most sincere thanks. Very sincerely yours, The Department of Agriculture and Commerce of Puerto Rico, X San Juan, P. R. X prt G-A X 400- Porto Ruo Tid hd Lowellville Ohio U.S.S. HOUSTON, July 11, 1934. P.P.T. q-7. My dear Mr. Pascual: Please accept my most sincere thanks for your thoughtful gift. My visit to Puerto Rico was delightful, but all too brief. Very sincerely yours, Mr. Mateo N. Pascual, Santurce, P. R. Views of Purito Rico 7.1 hd Lowellville Ohio p.p.7. U.S.S. HOUSTON, gift. July 11, 1934. My dear Mr. Pentheny: I wish to express my most sincere appreciation of your attractive gift. My visit to St. Croix was most delight- ful and I shall remember it always. Very sincerely yours, Mr. Cornelius B. Pentheny, Christiansted, St. Croix, V. I. IllounTed Elks head T.A had Lowellville Ohio P.P7.T q.T. U.S.S. HOUSTON, July 11, 1934. My dear Mr. Paiewonsky: I wish to express my very sincere appreci- ation and to thank you for the gift you were good enough to send me during my visit to St. Thomas. My brief stay was most delightful and never to be forgotten. Very sincerely yours, Mr. Isaac Paiewonsky, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Case of Rum and Bay Rum VLoid Lowellville Ohio July 28, 1934 P.P.7. 9-P U.S.S. HOUSTON, July 11, 1934. Gentlemen: I am deeply appreciative of the beautiful gift you so thoughtfully sent me and I wish to express my most sincere thanks. I enjoyed so very much my visit to San Juan. Very sincerely yours, Photo - Segundo, P.O. Box 1196, San Juan, P. R. Feathered Inlay tray Lowellville Ohio advd, July 28, 1934 R.D.1 P.P.7. 9-P U. S. S. HOUSTON, July 13, 1934. been made much Gentlemen: and hammer of The President asks me to express his atitude. warm personal thanks to the members of the ited States for Pacific and Cristobal Chapters, Order of recovery program De Molay, for their thoughtful kindness little gift in sending him those beautiful flowers which he received on the HOUSTON. ctfully, He sends his fraternal good wishes to you all. app Sincerely yours, Rudolph Forster, Executive Clerk. ille X Pacific and Cristobal Chapters, Order of De Molay, X Balboa, Canal Zone. hio adida Lowellville Ohio To our illustrious July 28, 1934 honorary grand master R.D.1 Franklin D. Roosevelt and Cristobal bhapters from the boys of Pacific PP.7. Order of De moldy Stevens Torist Shop q-P Honored Sir: Through your efforts and the New Deal, my life has been made much happier and I feel indebted to you for it. In appreciation, I have fashioned a miniature anvil and hammer of hard copper for you, and am sending it to you to express my gratitude. I am a blacksmith by trade and have been in the United States for twenty-three years. I have been a citizen for 14 years. Your recovery program has made me appreciate true greatness, and I humbly submit my little gift to you. Yours respectfully, Samuel Papp Samures Papp X R.D.not. Sowelluille Ohio Roid adida Lowellville Ohio July 28, 1934 R.D.1 President Franklin D. Roosevelt P.P.7. Executive Mansion q-P Washington, D.C. Honored Sir: Through your efforts and the New Deal, my life has been made much happier and I feel indebted to you for it. In appreciation, I have fashioned a miniature anvil and hammer of hard copper for you, and am sending it to you to express my gratitude. I am a blacksmith by trade and have been in the United States for twenty-three years. I have been a citizen for 14 years. Your recovery program has made me appreciate true greatness, and I humbly submit my little gift to you. Yours respectfully, Samuel Papp Samures Papp R.D.not. Somelluille Ohio August 29, 1934. My dear Mr. PappP Your letter of July twenty-eight has been called to the attention of the President. He has requested me to thank you heartily for writ- ing and for your words of commendation. He is delighted to have the little souvenir, a product of your own handiwork, and wants you to know how grateful he is for this evidence of your good will. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President Samuel Papp, Esq., R.F.D. 1, Lowellville, Ohio, es Mrs Mr George Clinton Potter Regent Daughters of Hawaii U. S. S. HOUSTON, p.p.7. We hope that the Presedent & his two sons will hour us by wearing our his. Major and Mrs. Paul Barry Porter Sorry we short hand. he ably to shake your fevelld miles Porter U. S. S. HOUSTON, July 31, 1934. p.p.7. q-P My dear Major and Mrs. Porter: The President has asked me to express his warm thanks to you for the friendly greetings and the three beautiful leis which you sent to him and his two boys during his most enjoyable visit to Hono- lulu. He deeply appreciates your kind thought. Sincerely yours, Rudolph Forster, Acting Secretary. Major and Mrs. Paul Barry Porter, Honolulu, Hawaii. Clinton Potter Regent Daughters of Hawaii U. S. S. HOUSTON, July 31, 1934. p.p.7. q-P. My dear Mrs. Potter: The President has asked me to express his warm thanks to you for your thoughtful kindness in sending him the beautiful lei on the occasion of his most delightful visit to Honolulu. He will remember always his stay in Honolulu with the greatest of pleasure. Sincerely yours, Rudolph Forster, Acting Secretary. Mrs. George Clinton Potter, Regent, Daughters of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii. 7. Referred to the Administrator of Veterans Affairs August 1, 1934 On above date by Col. Howe:- Letter from Horace M. Shipman, Box 223, Minneapolis, Minnes0- ta, 7/30/34, regarding his claim for service disability pension - enclosing copy of a doctor's X-Ray findings. Encloses photo of Quinton Roosevelt - believed to be last taken of him. See Shipman, Horace M. P.P.F. 9-P. P.P.7. 7. U.S.S. HOUSTON, August 1, 1934. 9- P- My dear Ladies: The President very warmly appreciates the kind thought of the Filipino Women's Club of Waipahu in presenting him the beautiful silk lei during his visit to the Island of Oahu. He sends personal and sincere thanks to each member of the Club. Sincerely yours, Rudolph Forster, Acting Secretary. The President, Filipino Women's Club, Waipahu, Hawaii. sternhagen, J. P., ESQ., Postmaster, Glasgow, Mont. Aug. 4, 1934 Wires that Dr. George S. Klein of Glasgow, Mont. would like to present the President with a picture of 133 mounted Civil War Generals. See 200-F - G to P.P.F. 9-P PP7 7 August 6, 1934. q-8 9' My dear Mr. Welch: The President was delighted to re- ceive the two fine salmon which you were good enough to send him on board the Houston and he has requested me to thank you heartily for your kind thought of him. He was particularly interested in what you had to say regarding the Public Works project at Astoria. Very sincerely yours, M. H. MCINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President gp W. H. Welch, Esq., Point Adams Packing Company, X P P 7 Astoria, Oregon. 9.8 W.H. Webcht ( Who communicated with Charley Mc Nary about fish.) Ach-34 yp Astoria, Oregon August 2, 1934 To the Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the U. S. A. On Board U. S. S. Houston Dear Mr. President: These two big salmon come fresh to you from the great Columbia River Fisheries Industry. The Trans. Columbia River Interstate Bridge at Astoria is the first P. W. A. application physically en- countered on your return to continental America. It is the only remaining unbridged water of seven big estuaries from Golden Gate to Vancouver, B. C. on which a bridge is not under- way to finally surface connect the otherwise completed great Interstate International Roosevelt Coast Highway. P. W. A. Docket # 43 applied for by Oregon- Washington Bridge Board of Trustees, created by act of Con- gress, approved June 13, 1934. War Department permit granted May 1, 1934 - Plans ready. $ 6,300,000 loan and grant, self- liquidating, toll bridge. 95 % in Oregon, 5 % in Washington. Yours sincerely, Point AdawsPacking (W.N. Wereh! ( Who communicated with Charley Mc Nary about fish.) 17 10mm WELLINGTON, A. E., Esq., Albany, N.Y. Aug. 6, 1934 Writes Col. Howe that a Chinese friend of his in China has sent him a water color picture of the President, done by a Chinese artist; asks if the President would care for it, and states, that if so, he would be happy to send it on. See Wellington, A. E. P.P7. 9-P P.7. August 7, 1933. 9.7 My dear Mr. Paolo: The President has requested me to thank you heartily for the beautiful bronze tablet which you were good enough to send him. He is pleased to accept it and deeply appreciates this evidence of your interest and good will. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Assistant Secretary to the President. C. S. Paolo, Esq., 441 West 21st Street, New York, N.Y. es I am yours respectfully C.H.Taolo fux 441 WEST TWENTY-FIRST STREET New York, July 29th. I933. Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the U, S. of America. Hyde Park N. Y. Excellency, Sometime last Ferbuary Miss. Margaret Woodrow Wilson, Wrote to Mrs. Roosevelt asking in my behalf the favor tohave your Excellency pose for me for a few minutes to put finishing touches on a bust I was making from photographs. The answer from Mrs. Roosevelt was that She would take the matter up later in Washington. Being conscient of how immensely busy your Exellency has been in Washington, Ihave not dared to make any advance, so I have been waiting patiently, and watching with keen interest the historic events evolved in Washington while now and then putting afew touches to the bust, which now is to the point when a few touches from life which are SO necessary can finish it. Iwould deem it a geat priviledge to have your Exellency grant me the favor to let me bring the bust near where You are, in any little corner, in an out building or porch, where Ican have the oppotunity to get a good look at You once in a while and go to work by myself, and then finally have ten minutes of pose for the final life touches. Itis my intention and for the first time in my carrier to popolarize this bust giving it to the public in stendard bronze just at a little above the cost, Thus democratizing art. Iwas born in Italy 5I yars ago, I came to this country in 1911 and we smith became a citizen in I920. I have many works to my credit public and private including two war memorials, but my specialty isportraiture has't which is noted for its life and character. Pardon my taking the liberty to send your Exellency a little plaque como of Pres. Wilson made recently from a photograph, Please accept it as a little token of my great esteem and admiration. Hoping for a favrable reply , I am yours respectfully C.H.Taolo PRE R.L COI 701 ROTARY August 8, 1934. P.P.7. My dear Mr. Perry: In the absence of the President, I want to acknowledge receipt of your letter of August first, and to thank you and everyone concerned, in his behalf for your courtesy in sending him a copy of the book to which you refer. He will, I am sure, be pleased to have the volume. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President. Chesley R. Perry, Esq.. 211 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois. es achdoal DIRECTORS URI,U.S.A. KARL F. BARFIELD TUCSON, ARIZONA, U.S.A. ICE PRESIDENT TO GAMINARA ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ALGERNON BLAIR ONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, U.S.A. HUGH A.BUTLER OMAHA,NEBRASKA,U.S.A. SECOND VICE PRESIDENT PAUL T. THORWALL 211 WEST WACKER DRIVE,CHICAGO,U.S.A. MAURICE DUPERREY HELSINGFORS, FINLAND BORSENSTRASSE 21, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND PARIS, FRANCE TAVISTOCK HOUSE, TAVISTOCK SQ.,LONDON, W.C.I., ENGLAND H.E. GALLOWAY THIRD VICE PRESIDENT NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE,ENGLAND WALTER D.HEAD Cable Address INTEROTARY" MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A. CHARLES E.HUNT ST.JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND ROTARY TSUNEJIRO MIYAOKA SECRETARY "Service CHESLEY R. PERRY He profits most TOKYO,JAPAN above self CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, U.S.A. who serves best* JOHN NELSON MONTREAL,QUEBEC,CANADA ROBERT F. PHILLIPS TREASURER ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, U.S.A. RUFUS F. CHAPIN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, U.S.A. MILAN STOJADINOVIC BEOGRAD, JUGOSLAVIA SECRETARIAT (CENTRAL OFFICE) EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT Chicago, 1 August, 1934 Sint 20 no The Hon. Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States Washington, D.C. Sir: It is a pleasure to send you a copy of the proceedings of the twenty-fifth annual convention of Rotary International with the compliments of the board of directors. This convention, which was held in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A., June 25-29, 1934, was attended by 7,390 representatives from forty-three countries. The book we are sending you will, we trust, give you some idea of the aims and accomplishments of our organization. Respectfully yours, They Secretary mg GONZALEZ, Hon. Antonio C. (Legation of the U.S.) Panama City, Panama Aug. 8,1934 Writes President that supplementing the album of pictures which he sent in the name of President Arias of Panama on the eve of President's de- parture from Balboa, on July 10, he now sends an album containg a collection of other pictures which he personally obtained for President from various photo- graphers, commemorating President's recent visit to the Canal Zone and Panama, and hopes President will accept them with his compliments. President wrote Aug. 20, thanking for pictures, stating his trip to Hawaii, etc. was most de- lightful, and sent regards to Mrs. Gonzalez and himself. SEE - 621 P.P.F. Very q-P p.p.7. August 8, 1934, q-P My dear Mrs. Peterson: The President has received your kind note addressed to him at Portland. He has asked me to thank you most warmly for your good wishes and for your kindness in present- ing to him the little flag which you were good enough to enclose. He is glad to have it. Very sincerely yours, M. H. MCINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Mrs. Carrie L. Peterson, 3414 N. East Oregon Street, Portland, Oregon. es Portland arty area- my dear In Roosevell- 81898 this wasa Bushly asyroing Please accepthis little Pan-American flag as a rememberance Lyour visit to Portland, having be quite Hept- happy if you like it-and posibly find many years I shall a place Ido not in think your there home W or ill affice be a duplicate among your g ifts as there are few of any sed Existence now. best for a. happy time in am City and a succesful and pleasant journey home (over) ms Caniel L. Peterson very Cirdialy and sincerely. st Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY William M. Pfister, Esq., Route 2, Newcastle, Nebraska. xpr7 es 9-c W.Wetham M. Pfister X this wasa Burden asy yring 3414. n-East Gregon st wishes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY William M. Pfister, Esq., Route 2, Newcastle, Nebraska. prt es 9-c Mr. Metliam M. Spister August 9, 1934. this Burden wasa asserving A Gift for you Letter of August first ARE the absence of the Presi- glad to lay it before him , city. He will, you may be sure, be much pleased to have the gift, a product of your own handi- work, which you were good enough to send him, and would want me to convey to you his very best wishes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY William M. Pfister, Esq., Route 2, Newcastle, Nebraska. es xpr7 9-c Mr. Welliam M. Pfister August 9, 1934. Burden asserving this wasa : Γ letter of August first the absence of the Presi- This gift is accompanied glad to lay it before him by the very best he city. of best wishes. may be sure, be much pleased product of your own handi- Two Canie L. Poterson good enough to send him, convey to you his very best washes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY William M. Pfister, Esq., Route 2, Newcastle, Nebraska. es xpr7 9-c Mr. Welliam M. Pfister XIX q-p assuring August 9, 1934. this was wasa My dear Mr. Pfister: Your friendly letter of August first has been received in the absence of the Presi- dent, and I shall be glad to lay it before him upon his return to the city. He will, you may be sure, be much pleased to have the gift, a product of your own handi- work, which you were good enough to send him, and would want me to convey to you his very best wishes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY William M. Pfister, Esq., Route 2, X Newcastle, Nebraska. es xpr7 9-c W.Wetham M. Spister Mr. William M. Pfister ack Route #2 thank Newcastle, Nebraska po August 1, 1934 oly nklin D. Roosevelt resident of United States Washington, D. C. ir: am sending you some of my own work as compliments to you for the wonderful things you have already done for the Nation and the people. My father is a farmer, which leaves me in a position to appreciate some of the things you are doing. I could not resist the temptation to send you compliments. I was a victim of infantile paralysis which left me unable to walk, but am healthy and straight otherwise. I have been trying to save enough money to get a college education in drafting, but am finding it very difficult. I took a typing course when in high school which has helped me wonderful in obtaining money so far. Hoping this little ornament will find its home with you, I am Yours very sincerely, Mr. M. Spister 80 'achylo 88 TRANSPORTS Hours 2' EXTITMENT E 296** N° ⑈ dead vrev w2vl BOX ou Vehicle no des Same bloow Ince stays Apr or Tues BOXS soop attentity x usage Fru* ⑈ '' egg 2,000 our 200 mea pe INITIA po meet byouseg u recent SES DO great an THE 33 po Gyst 40 TWA TO perpose your MOI #: 'SENIOM TO pro specialion OF ego STAMP of QUALITY STATE Pan POTTA годеад DL volume used STAMP of QUAL "T 170 **** 269€ vitities 8' THEY* Mr. William M. Pfister ack Route #2 shank Newcastle, Nebraska do August 1, 1934 ofy Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt President of United States Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: 1 am sending you some of my own work as compliments to you for the wonderful things you have already done for the Nation and the people. My father is a farmer, which leaves me in a position to appreciate some of the things you are doing. I could not resist the temptation to send you compliments. I was a victim of infantile paralysis which left me unable to walk, but am healthy and straight otherwise. I have been trying to save enough money to get a college education in drafting, but am finding it very difficult. I took a typing course when in high school which has helped me wonderful in obtaining money so far. Hoping this little ornament will find its home with you, I am Yours very sincerely, Mr. M. Spister COUVILLION, James E., Esq., Marksville, La. Aug. 13, 1934 Wants to send, as gift, painting of negroes picking cotton in Louisiana, painted by writer. This work was sub- mitted in contest of Arts & Crafts Club of New Orleans 6 or 7 years ago, and had honorable mention. If the Presi- dent will accept, writer would be glad to mail it. See Couvillion, James E. P.P.7. G-P t oup o U arengio August 14, 1934. ppt. q-P My dear Miss Peabody: The President has handed me your note of August third and requested me to convey to you and to everyone concerned his hearty appre- ciation of your good wishes. if He has asked me also to thank you warmly for the delicious apple pie which you were good enough to present to him, and to tell you how much he enjoyed it. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Fay G. Peabody, Official Apple Pie Baker, Pacific N.W., Oregon and Washington, Vancouver, ashington. it es it. Pacifie Narthwect Chego 8 rachyton Vancosver Cash. aug 3rd 1934 1.) bn Frankly gh 7 and & AUST SEE 1934 / Present the Sir may you engry. eating this upple as much as Denpoyl baking this apple pie for you may you may your family he bless. with health life am as Happiness and a long and continued fullantlrader ship to Our nation dj I have the honor to he, Jay. G. Preasely Official apple Pie Baker Facifie northwest Chego 8 rachyton of the United States August 28, 1934. My dear Mr. Smith: I have received your letter of August twenty-second, enclosing one addressed to you by Mrs. Fay G. Peabody, Haverly Court Apart- ments, Vancouver, Washington. I am enclosing, for your information, a copy of the letter which was sent to Mrs. Peabody on August fourteenth, thanking her for her letter and for the delicious apple pie which she sent to the President. She evidently had not received the letter at the time of her writing. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President Honorable Martin F. Smith, United States Representative, Hoquiam, Washington, Enclosure. dj MARTIN Γ. MFS:GC Encl.2 MARTIN F. SMITH ROBERT A. LEROUX 3D DIST. WASHINGTON SECRETARY COMMITTEES WASHINGTON, D.C., ADDRESS RIVERS AND HARBORS PENSIONS Congress of the United States 1628 NEW HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING CLAIMS HOME ADDRESS: house of Representatives HOQUIAM WASHINGTON ached 8.29 Washington, D.C. Hoquiam, Washington August 22, 1934. AUG THE WHITE 27 1934 HODER Hon. Louis McHenry Howe, Secretary to the President The White House Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Howe: - I am enclosing for your attention a letter which has just come to me from Mrs. Fay G. Peabody, Beverly Court Apartments, Vancouver, Washington, in my district. There is also attached publicity which appeared in the Portland Oregonian News, which is self-explanatory. While I realize that our President has numerous weighty problems to occupy his attention, I would appreciate, however, if a letter could be prepared for his signature and sent Mrs. Peabody. I have written this lady today to the effect that this matter was being referred to your personal attention, and stating that doubtless, failure to send her the letter in accordance with the promise of Chief MacSwain, of the Secret Service, at Portland, must have been due wholly to misunderstanding. I further stated that the President is known for his graciousness in matters of this nature and that he would be eager to make personal acknowledgement of this lady's gift. I will appreciate being advised as to what action is taken by you. it With kind personal regards and best wishes, I remain it. martin Sincerely yours, of Smith MARTIN F. SMITH MFS:GC Encl.2 Beverley Caust apto Vaucaaner, much august 17/34 languesman martin F. Smith, Haguiam, much my dear Conpresson / covering has the received Enclosed will publicity Pie. no ackmowledgmenty this modertaking. nill you he so for me. Chief mae this Secret kind as to investigate this matter service of Portland for me and promised one that it would he dehivered directly To the President receive a letter from the President also assuring me that I would which I believe I am deserving ? may I Lear from you please - Verys truly, afficial apple in Baker fay r. Renhody Pacifir naithwest Section The News- Telegra OREGON'S INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER PORTLAND, OREGON, TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1934 Bakes for Roosevelt Esq., ersey. ciated it with Paderewski and others, of President that would not nee, but would reflect his spirituality. only I' portrait he painted of Abdul Baha, is political development, etc., in G only one recognized as true charac- philosopher. tre & great deal of the President's and no financial obligation would be OF President Roosevelt's special train speeds of east- Van- In is the a larder apple as pie, baked by Mrs. Fay G. the Peasady, northwest. Ac- ward green above, official apple pie bake T of Martin, the toric touch which stands on the grounds of Wancouver were blended into the pie was to the pie was an apple from the barracks. Other companied placed aboard the train at Portlan oldest Friday. tree in the Pacific an couver, shown by letters of greeting from Gov 8. Meier and Adding his- northwest, from Oregon and Washington orchards dish. apples pie to give the president a truly representative GREEN APPLE PIE TO BE HONORED ON WEDNESDAY To celebrate the establishment out the northwest, with the focal of the apple industry in the Pa- point of the celebration at Van- cific northwest and popularize a couver, Wash. A committee of the Vancouver dish that affords a market for chamber of commerce, co-operat- thousands of boxes of apples every will ing with Mrs. Fay G. Peabody, of- year, "Green Apple Pie Day" through- ficial apple pie baker of Oregon be observed Wednesday and Washington, has arranged a luncheon at the Evergreen hotel, RFC LOANS HUGE to be preceded by a pie-cutting ceremony under the oldest apple tree in the northwest. Delegations from Portland, Yakima, Hood River, Wenatchee, Tacoma, Seat- May Advances to Institu- tle and Olympia are expected to tions Reach $28,615,330 attend. Invitations have been extended WASHINGTON, Aug. The to Govs. Meier and Martin and other officials of the two states. RFC during May authorized ad- Mayor Joseph K. Carson, Jr., and vances of $28,615,330 to aid in the representatives of the Portland reorganization or liquidation of chamber of commerce will be pres- closed banks, it was shown today ent, according to the celebration in the corporation's monthly report committee, of which Foster Hid- o the house of representatives. den is chairman. Advances to a building and loan The old apple tree, grown from ssociation, mortgage loan com- seed planted by Hudson Bay men anies and regional agricultural in 1826, will be bedecked in flow- redit corporations brought this the ers for the occasion. 1 147-93-449 IRANOWSKI, Sigismund, Esq., Westfield, New Jersey. August 16, 1934 Man closely associated with Paderewski and others, wishes to paint portrait of President that would not only give physical resemblance, but would reflect his spirituality. Encloses photo. of portrait he painted of Abdul Baha, who was responsible for political development, etc., in Persia. His portrait is only one recognized as true charac- terization of the great philosopher. It would not require a great deal of the President's time to paint portrait and no financial obligation would be assumed. XY xf See 116-I P.P.7. G-P. 1 12-44 9 JOHANSEN, John C. (c/o Corcoran Galleries) Aug. 22,1934 President wrote thanking him for the picture which he painted, stat- ing that the family and he appreciate it, and it will always be a delight. Attached is a note to the President, undated, from Mr. Johansen, saying tha the picture went to Corcoran Gallery for drying and varnishing and will be is donating the frame from the Gallery. sent to him when finished. Mr. C. Powell Minnigerode, Dir. of orcoran, SEE PPF 1736 "H'd"d X q-P X 1 ban-Eb-LA MACELEINS PARK PERSONAL P.P.F. ox August 24, 1934. 9-p B B L- Dear Miss Park:- - Thank you BO much for sending me the bronze donkey. It is a very nice one and is standing on my desk. It was good of XPP79-4l XP. XPX79-B you to think of me. Very sincerely yours, Miss Madeleine Park, x Katonah, New York. / photo filed: Sculpture Park, madeleine Plasher Donkey MADELEINE PARK 47-93-44G President about NEW to KATONAH YORK start on his lovely fast trip weak - I read that he returned p.p.7. 9-P and knowing how frightfully to hey he would hel, that it kinder wait a week rather than burden him Do with one the more of Country Life picture I have look in and august just of finished - I was that so pleased he had off Trojan the bloodhound when the Editor wrote seen most some enthudastic of my work about and it and was wanted to put the full page pic- ture in - vacation rest - Haping you'd too, had a and marvellow thanks for heing so very nice tome. madeline sincerely Park Katonah, u. F. Mrs. Madeleine Park, Katonah, New York. ngm A MADELEINE PARK KATONAH NEW YORK 47-93-449 Dear miss Le Hand- - I am sending by express today FP.7. 9-P the bronge donkey for the President. I am enclosing an note to him tied to he donkey which you they thrse just say I sent it I every he give him if you think beat, with - bujoy it, for I adore I bronzes of good wish and that hope will enfoyment out of other peoples" Though I like and do get so much work that I same wishing or should I say other aculptors enjoyment found the brouge I would every are might not he fuirshed until after ool was on my son's and I at wanted to see patina was Valley that wyoming good before sending it on. when I returned I found the Mrs. Madeleine Park, Katonah, New York. ngm A WELLS MADELEINE PARK KATONAH 47-93-449 p.p.7. NEW YORK President Roosevelt, White House. q-P Dear President Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. It has made me very happy model of a donkey it. hope that you wanted to accept and I my that your may enjoy you donkey! my thery the good wish comes to Madelenie Park sincerely Katonah, n. y. august 19- 1934. Mrs. Madeleine Park, Katonah, New York. ngm A 47-93-449 p.p.7. q.7 9- ox e June 27, 1934 B L- - My dear Mrs. Park: In the absence of Miss LeHand, who is in Europe, I wish to acknowledge the receipt of your kind letter of June twenty-first. The bronze "donkey" which you are having made for the Pres- ident may be forwarded to him at the White House any time that suits your convenience. He will return from his cruise in August. Meanwhile, let me again assure you that this evidence of your interest and good will 1s very much appreciated. Very sincerely yours, Mrs. Madeleine Park, Katonah, New York. ngm 1 III 93 up THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON resm 134 49 nece letter : min Le Hand abrood- key he Can send it on when ever she misles - Dres. returns ) in august etc etc is P.I, yo. { ze sh shes. } a if AL rest ste-wlm 1 III Dear miss Le - as I heard nothing from nesm 6-26-184 49 you which about I sculpited; the patina I went of the ahead donkey ox and ordered what I think will he test, for the President. But now I find it will not he 1- funished until after I leave This Sun - - day, hg motor, Ranch to get my son who is Ithink we will not return before valley School, Valley, loys. July 15th so I am having the I Bronze sent here, when finished as wish to see if it is satisfactory. in to him ? of course I'd will beforent let me know how he wishes. adore giving it to birth but I know that take his valuable time even the it would take hat five minutes - at any rate, you on ton it his as - me send Cruise, Ithink in to he, hit tyde too, I do Park will not as he know Washing let know and I can either bring when he returns. Iread with great relish, the interest ste-wlm ing article about you in a recent Reday runt Times he nice to he brilliant and to have gotten where you have 449 buchanty & a durab when artist other alway are so 102 Sincerely madiline Park 1- Ratonah 21. y. here, and he forwarded mp. Tome. P.S. you may 3 send an answer June 21-34. ste-wlm 1 Hillfon arrival on onl 47-93-49 Early 47-93:449 Dear miss Le Hand- I was so pleased to ox 1934 receive your letter written may twenty first, saying 1- that the President liked - my donkey and it that as he would ackept a iddressed to ne for acknow- g ffince receiving your iquiry, permit letter in ection from touch with the Sorbam fact that the Bronze Foundry and as ovided that soon as chitecter ission. al League S how ends, / yours, which will be June second, STEPHEN EARLY Assistant Secretary to the President Miss Madeleine Park, Katonah, New York. ste-wlm 1 I shall have them make 47-93-949 a bronge coopy of the plaster which is much Early 47-93:449 safer to own, as the plaster I breaks very easily. ox 1934 If do not hear from e you, that the President e 1- prefers any special i patina (the coloring of addressed to the bronge which done by acid) I will choose to one, me for acknow- hit if he has time nquiry, permit fother, Sorhan is always ection from glad to send several fact that the samples of colors which rovided that can he easily chosen. ission. and the model will he y yours, exactly the color of the STEPHEN EARLY Assistant Secretary to the President Miss Madeleine Park, Katonah, New York. ste-wlm one chosen. The Foundry generally Reeps 93 so will send you a my things around three weeks, note 449 when the donkey is finished Ido hope The Phesident will ox enjoy it it. for I urtainly enjoyed doing 1- T Katonah, n. y. nay 31-34 ste-wlm 1 47-93:449 YORK ox September 4, 1934 e e 1- - My dear Miss Park: Your note of recent date, addressed to Miss Le Hand, has been referred to me for acknow- ledgment. In response to your inquiry, permit me to say that there will be no objection from here if the newspapers publish the fact that the President has received this gift, provided that it is not said this is done by permission. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Assistant Secretary to the President Miss Madeleine Park, Katonah, New York. ste-wlm 1 MADELEINE PARK Smr. 47-93:449 Early 7-93:449 KATONAH NEW YORK Miss m: Le Hand, p.). askd The white House 914 Washington D. C. usen Dear miss Le Hand, - Irecired the nice note from Prese dent Roosevelt paying he had received my bronge donking here taken last week, and a picture of donkey and me Ifreseme there would he no objection, were in publicled to mention that the President has it I did not like to give it to the paper writout I first in asked you for I do not him want any way to Sincerely displease - madelerine Park Katonah my forthered with PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. H. H. Park, X Katonah, New York. ngm 47-93:449 PP7 qp May 21, 1934 My dear Mrs. Park: Your letter of recent date to Mrs. Roosevelt has been handed to me for reply. The President was much interested in the picture of your "plaster" donkey and thoroughly appreciated what you had to say in regard to it. He has asked me to tell you that he would love to have this interesting model, and wants you to know that he is most grateful for your offer to present it to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. H. H. Park, X Katonah, New York. ngm 1 Inneblk Madeleine Park, Katonah, New York ach Dear mus Roosevelt- kesm 21-34 Several months ago I modelled a funny little Donkey here in Katonah and I waited to see if the Jury would accept it at the enough Architectural League Show and he in The hew york has this month your me Jury has recently accepted written of your e of would like to have him (as a I have wondered if the President He is not proside for desk. gift of course) for his desk. a I know The 3 too busy to ask ident and I know you are probably fothered with a great many Ohio. duties thrust upon you, for that very reason, cover am sending under him separate picture of dwring weak C.A. Bonvillious is may coming to sashingto 19th to visit Capt. 4. family care and for if you it think I could The leave it at the white House. It would he in plaster and if he will accept it too as a d enough Johan I shall he only color glad a and he he would like, made of a brouge, ady it P your to of your and have worked at Ringlings I model mostly animals nce of Circus for several years as hell as at Bronx Park etc S, horses - and I model dog and my sident have others enjoy my work much and if hobby and I enjoy can it very stanklin, 9-N Ohio. it makes me that much happier- - (mrs.H.H) madeleine most Sincerely, Katonah. n. y. may 4-1934. ox B a L- es An \ for from 3. President. Ra P.P ette ox a' August 27, 1934. B a L- drawing OF the President. My dear Mr. Parlette: to the attic The drawing which you were good enough to send to the President has been received and he has requested me to thank you heartily for your courtesy. He is glad to have this product of your art and is indeed grateful for this evidence of your good will. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President D. X James B. Parlette, Esq., 612 Lake Avenue, X ppt Franklin, q-D Ohio. es for the President. from James B. Parlette 5/27 934. 612 Lake Ave. El box Franklin, Ohio. & The the Irs. al- drawing of the President. e 1 de- in sent to the attic 13° p- very sincerely yours, M. A. Le Hand PRIVATE SECRETARY C. E. Pynchon, + Esq., q.19 1800 E Street, Washington, D. C. P.P.A. A the August 29, 1934. box & My dear Mr. Pynchon:- The the The President and Mrs. al- e Roosevelt have asked me to thank you de- - for the potatoes which you sent to & them. They are enjoying them and ap- preciate your thought. Very sincerely yours, M. A. Le Hand PRIVATE SECRETARY C. E. Pynchon, Esq., 1800 E Street, Washington, D. C. P.7s NAVY. Ant de Zapp, Rudolphe, Washington, D. C., Aug. 29,1934. Encloses clipping "Table Gives Protection to President's Seal". Wishes box to bring this to the President's attention as he does not want Jouett If Shouse and his disciples to have the privilege of proclaiming to the world The that the President of the U.S. has no regard for his official seal and the even permits people to walk and trample on it, Asks the President if he al- doesn't think that the floor is not the proper place for the emblem in e question. de- $ The President replied Sept. 5th that the seal was put there in T, R's, time r and has been walked on ever since, however is asking the Fine Arts C on. for an unofficial opinion. Is very appreciative of the prints that de Zapp has sent him. Letter from Charles Moore, Commission of Fine Arts, Sept. 11th in reply to Mr. Forster's letter of Sept. 6th, Encloses memo. in response to the President's request as to information concerning the President' 8 Seal in the floor of the White House. Letter of Sept. 8th, from Mr. de Zapp - Suggests the use of emblems on public buildings, in and out, symbolitz ng America, and to eliminate those Greek and Roman decorative schemes which have absolutely no connection with American mentality. SEE 50-MISCEL. P.P.F. 9- Pi NAVY, Act. Sec. of the (H.L. Roosevelt) September 12,1934 Writes President that under separate cover, he is forwerding a box containing an album of photographs which were received from the Com- mandant of the 14th Naval District for delivery to the President. The pictures were taken by Tai Sing Loo, the official photographer of the Navy Yard, and are of the President's recent trip to Hawaii. Wants al- bum to be accepted by President and Mrs. Roosevelt. President wrote Sept. 24, thanking for forwarding the gift, stating he's perfectly de- lighted to have this pictorial record of a visit to Hawaii, and asks him to convey to the Commandant and photographer his appreciation for such a thoughtful kindness. SEE - 18 P.P.F.P Assistant Secretary to the President, The White House. ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE home WASHINGTON, D.C. hith P.P.7. 9-P DEPARTMENT OF STATE 3 WASHINGTON In reply refer to September 13, 1934 PC. My dear Mr. McIntyre: Prince Lodovico Spada Potenziana, recent Italian X233-A Commissioner for the Century of Progress Exposition X275 at Chicago, has presented to the President, through the intermediary of our Ambassador at Rome, the accompanying copy of a volume entitled "L'Italia all' Esposizione Mondiale di Chicago", describing his work at the Exposition and the results of Italian participation therein. Other copies were presented to the Secretary and to the Under Secretary. Appropriate acknowledgment has been made to Prince Potenziani of the receipt of these works. Sincerely yours, TP. Southquan noted Richard Southgate x20 Chief, Division of Protocol and Conferences. Accompaniment: Volume as above. latta The Honorable Marvin H. McIntyre, Assistant Secretary to the President, The White House. P.P.7. 9-P PC. In reply refer to September 18 1935 My dear Mr. McIntyre: Prince Lodovico Spada Potenziana, recent Italian Commissioner for the Century of Progress Exposition at Chicago, has presented to the President, through the intermediary of our Ambassador at Rome, the accompanying copy of B. volume entitled "L'Italia all' Esposizione Mondiale di Chicago", describing his work at the Exposition and the results of Italian participation therein. Other copies were presented to the Secretary and to the Under Secretary. Appropriate acknowledgment has been made to Prince Potensiani of the receipt of these works. Sincerely yours, Richard Southgate Chief, Division of Protocol and Conferences. Dipt.7state USA. Accompaniment: Volume as above. the nal. GS A true copy The Honorable Marvin H. McIntyre, Assistant Secretary to the President, The White House. PC: DBE WE U S 9/11/35. Lebja 20181 to all Through an error in the dating machine the original of this letter WSS dated 1934 . will you kindly have it corrected to 1935 f See P.P.F. 1787 P.P.F. 9-p CARR, Joe F. President, National Football League, Columbus, Ohio. September 15, 1934 Sends the President a card (Pass) extending to him the courtesy of all parks in the National Football League for the season of 1934. See P.P.F. 1787 P.P.F. 9-p