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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945) to Mrs. Thomas McAllister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05064 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Typed letter signed Date: 17 July 1939 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

Mentions that he enjoyed reading McAllister's report and editorials on the Regional Conferences being held by the Women's Division of the Democratic National Committee. Discusses women's role in politics.

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945

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