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1954. ("Herbert Hoover") in dark blue fountain pen ink on his engraved Herbert Hoover letterhead, The Waldorf Astoria Towers, New York 22, New York, March 13, 1954. 7 1/8" x 10 1/2"; 1 page; very good; 1954. Together with the original typed mailing envelope, stamped with a 3 cent Thomas Jefferson coil stamp and postmarked New York, N.Y., March 13, 1954. With Hoover's return address as The Towers, The Waldorf Astoria, New York 22, New York on the back flap. To Miss Cecilia Belanger, P.O. Box 103, North Vassalboro, Maine. ".That was a most gracious note and I want you to know of my great appreciation." Hoover (1874-1964), born Herbert Clark Hoover, August 10, 1874, West Branch Iowa; died October 20, 1964, New York City; American; US President; Republican; 31st President of the United States (1929-33); administration dominated by early years of Great Depression. Hoover retired from the Presidency on February 25, 1933. Hoover attended Franklin Delano Roosevelt's…
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New York, 1961. Fine. SIGNED "Herbert Hoover" on Boy's Club of America letterhead stationary black ink. 8.5" x 11", 1 pp. addressed to Mr. F. Byron Tomlinson of the Newtown, CT chapter. The letterhead lists over 80 officers and members of the Board of Directors, of which Hoover's name is at the top. Usual mailing trifold, but other wise no defects noted.<br /> <br /> Herbert Clark Hoover (1874 - 1964) was an American engineer, businessman, and politician who served as the 31st president of the United States from 1929 to 1933. A member of the Republican Party, he held office during the onset of the Great Depression. Prior to serving as president, Hoover led the Commission for Relief in Belgium, served as the director of the U.S. Food Administration, and served as the 3rd U.S. Secretary of Commerce. "Nothing on my eighty-seventh birthday greetings me such pleasure as the gracious greetings of the Boys' Clubs. One of the great satisfactions of my life has been to to watch and participate in the growth and development of this movement, due to the enthusiasm and willingness to serve of the men connected with it." Those characteristics have brought about this expansion and have given opportunity to the boys." /s/.
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This "boy wonder" mining engineer raised himself by his bookstraps, serving as Secretary of Commerce under Harding and Coolidge, until he became the 31st President of the United States. TLS, 1p, 7 1/4" X 10 1/2", New York, NY, 26 January 1942. Addressed to Harold E. Meyer. Very good. Minor show-through from small mounting traces on verso and couple of archivally closed (on verso) edge tears. Writing from the Waldorf Astoria, the ex-president graciously declines a cryptic invitation extended by this to address a Sunday school group. Comes with a fine 1928 news agency photograph of Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover on the rear platform of a train.
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1954. ("Herbert Hoover") in dark blue fountain pen ink on his engraved Herbert Hoover letterhead, The Waldorf Astoria Towers, New York 22, New York, June 18, 1954. 7 1/8" x 10 1/2"; 1 page; very good; 1954. Together with the original typed mailing envelope, stamped with a 3 cent Thomas Jefferson coil stamp and postmarked New York, N.Y., June 22, 1954. With Hoover's return address as The Towers, The Waldorf Astoria, New York 22, New York on the back flap. To Mrs. Thomas Belanger P.O. Box 193 North Vassalboro Maine In part: ".As ever, your thoughtful note has brought me great pleasure and I want to thank you.". No Binding. Very Good.
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1952. ("Herbert Hoover") in blue fountain pen ink on his engraved Herbert Hoover letterhead, Waldorf Astoria Towers, New York, New York, November 4, 1952. 7 1/4" x 10 1/2"; 1 page; very good; 1952. Together with the original typed mailing envelope, stamped with a 3 cent coil Thomas Jefferson and postmarked New York, N.Y., November 5, 1952. With Hoover's return address on the back flap, The Towers, The Waldorf Astoria, New York 22, New York. To Mrs. Cecilia Belanger P.O. Box 103 No. Vassalboro, Maine In part: ".That was one of the most gracious letters I have ever received. I deeply appreciate it.Truly, we can hope for a brighter day for our country.". No Binding. Very Good.
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1928. ("Herbert Hoover") in dark blue fountain pen ink on his personal Herbert Hoover letterhead, Stanford University, California, November 14, 1928. 7 1/4" x 10 3/4"; 1 page (recto only). Very good. To Mrs. Mary A. Spry Woolley 2051 N. New Hampshire Los Angeles, California In part: ".I want you to know that I deeply appreciate your confidence and the good wishes which you send me.". No Binding. Very Good/No Jacket.
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("Herbert Hoover") on letterhead, New York, March 31, 1938; to Paul Sweeny: ".I agree with you as to the political situation. It is certainly necessary for us to gather our strength together." Small 4to. 1 page.. Signed by Author(s). F. Soft cover.
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("Herbert Hoover") on letterhead, Waldorf Astoria, New York, February 23, 1943; to John Aschemeier at the New York Sun (regarding Autographing a copy of Hoover's book for him): "I have substituted one of the new editors because there are some natural errors that have been picked up. I made an inquiry concerning syndicating this book. There is a discussion in a cheaper edition which would bring circulation up to about 300,000." 4to. 1 page, with envelope.. Signed by Author(s). F. Soft cover.
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Jan.19,1936. Near Fine - two folds. 8vo., 1 page., To: Mrs. F.M. Gambrill, an important contributor, commenting on the current FDR administration. In part- "I shall discuss the State of the Union and endeavor to get clear those things which Mr. Roosevelt omitted.".
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Jan 21, 1936. Fine 8vo., 1 page., A critical letter of the FDR administration to an old contributor. "The American people will not approve the President of the United States using his office for partisan purposes." Fine on Hoover's personal letterhead..
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