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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1882 - 1945

Biographical History

Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) was an American politician, and served as 32nd president of the United States.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York. He attended Harvard University and Columbia Law School and became a corporate lawyer. In 1905, Roosevelt married Eleanor Roosevelt. He was elected to the New York Senate in 1910 and was appointed by President Wilson to be the Assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1913. In 1920, Roosevelt was the Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States. In 1928, he became Governor of the state of New York. In 1932, Roosevelt was elected President of the United States, eventually serving four terms, and lead American into World War II in 1941. Roosevelt passed away while still serving in the office of president on April 12, 1945, in Warm Springs, Georgia.

Citation:
Scientific American. The United States navy ... 1914.

FDR's utopian, c1987: CIP t.p. (FDR)

Franḳlin D. Ruzṿelṭ, c1945.

FDR, 2006: container (Franklin Delano Roosevelt)

Rupture des styles et continuité de l'action, 2008: t.p. (F. Roosevelt) back cover (Franklin D. Roosevelt)

English Wikipedia website, viewed Apr. 30, 2012 (Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Jan. 30, 1882--Apr. 12, 1945), also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States (1933-1945); Born: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jan. 30, 1882, Hyde Park, New York; Died: Apr. 12, 1945 (aged 63), Warm Springs, Georgia; occupation [before politics]: corporate lawyer)

F.D. Roosevelt, 1947: Front cover (F.D. Roosevelt)

National Park Service, via www, accessed February 8, 2024 (Appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1913) https://www.nps.gov/articles/franklin-delano-roosevelt-assistant-secretary-of-the-navy.htm

The White House, via www, accessed February 8, 2024 (Attended Harvard University and Columbia Law School and became a corporate lawyer. In 1905, married Eleanor Roosevelt. He was elected to the New York Senate in 1910 and was appointed by President Wilson to be the Assistant Secretary of the Navy. In 1920, was the Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States; In 1928, he became Governor of the state of New York; In 1932, elected President of the United States, eventually serving four terms, and lead American into WWII in 1941. Roosevelt passed away while still serving in the office of president)

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Algie E. Ballif papers on government activities, 1941

 Sub-Series — Box 6: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232482031]
Identifier: MSS 1554 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains article and other memorabilia regarding the inauguration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Materials date from 1941.

Dates: 1941

Parley A. Christensen photographs

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233609236]
Identifier: MSS P 496
Scope and Contents

Collection includes three photographs: two of Franklin D. Roosevelt, and one of Mormon men from the Provo, Utah stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Photographs were collected by Christensen, and were originally taken between the 1920s and the 1950s.

Dates: approximately 1920-1959

Ronald Colman digital audio tape recordings

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232590056]
Identifier: MSS 8942
Scope and Contents

Two digital audio tapes of recorded radio programs Ronald Colman was a guest on: Tribute to FDR (Hosted by Ronald Colman with starts of radio and films expressing their own loss upon FDR's passing) and two shows labeled "Suspense": August Heat and Noose of Coincidence. Dated 1945.

Dates: 1945

Jimmy James photograph collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3801
Scope and Contents The collection includes 41 black and white photographs taken of aviator Charles Lindberg and his airplane, the "Spirit of St. Louis." Also included are two books about California, "The Pacific Tourist" and "Pacific Bank Hand-book of California," and one book about aviation titled "Ryan Broughams and Their Builders." The collection also includes news clippings pertaining to Ryan Aeronautics and the funeral of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Also in the collection is a California (Fresno County) land...
Dates: 1900-1970

William Henry King letters to Claude T. Barnes

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227626949]
Identifier: MSS 4122
Abstract

Letters about the American President and government from Wiliam Henry King to Claude T. Barnes, 1937-1938.

Dates: 1937-1938

Merlo J. Pusey papers on The Supreme Court Crisis, 1935-1940

 Series — Box 5: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232476264]
Identifier: MSS 1532 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes research, notes, annotated drafts, and articles concerning The Supreme Court Crisis, Pusey's book on Franklin D. Roosevelt's court-packing controversy. Materials date from around 1935 to 1940.

Dates: 1935-1940

Papers on the liberation of Austria

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 1414
Scope and Contents Contains photocopies of papers and memos dealing with the liberation of Austria and the Austrian Legion (formation of a battalion of Austrian nationals within the United States Army). Includes correspondence and internal memos (mostly typed), office documents, press releases, newspaper clippings, and other papers from the United States departments of War, State, and Justice, the Austrian Labor Committee, Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, Czechoslovak National Council of America, U.S. embassies...
Dates: 1940-1972; Majority of material found within 1940-1945

Franklin D. Roosevelt letters

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233293551]
Identifier: Vault MSS 623
Scope and Contents

Two typed and signed letters written at the Navy Department in Washington in 1918. The first is dated April 29 and is addressed to Mr. Fred G. Walsen, and the other is dated May 9 and is addressed to Mrs. C. W. Wildey. The body of both letters is identical and expresses appreciation for heeding the Navy's call for binoculars, telescopes, and spy glasses.

Dates: April-May 1918

Franklin D. Roosevelt papers

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233293304]
Identifier: Vault MSS 588
Scope and Contents Two typewritten and signed letters and one signed presidential pardon. One letter is dated September 21, 1940 and is addressed to Ralph L. Carr, Governor of Colorado. The item is concerned with the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940. Roosevelt wants each state to establish its Selective Service System as soon as possible and requests Carr's full support in this effort in Colorado. The other letter os dated Sept. 26, 1932 and is addressed to W. E. Eisele of Edgewater, Colorado. ...
Dates: 1932-1940

A tribute to Franklin Delano Roosevelt

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197231214179]
Identifier: MSS 2323
Scope and Contents

Phonograph transcription (78 rpm records) of special Franklin D. Roosevelt tribute radio program, 15 April 1945.

Dates: 1945 April 15

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Collection 8
Archival Object 2
 
Subject
Letters 3
Material Types 3
Presidents -- United States -- Biography 3
Articles 2
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 2