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ROOSEVELT, Franklin D. (1882-1945), President. An archive of 50 FDR letters and telegrams to John S. Cohen (1870-1935), editor of the Atlanta Journal, signed "Franklin D. Roosevelt" or "FDR," 1921-1933. Together 62 pp., 4tos and 8vos, on personal, gubernatorial and White House stationery, some age-toned. The collection comprises: 1 undated ALS FDR to Cohen; 39 TLS FDR to Cohen, including one as President; 10 printed telegrams FDR to Cohen; 1 TLS from Louis M. Howe to Cohen; 2 TLS from FDR with secretarial signatures; 2 printed invitations; 1 TLS from Guernsey Cross; 2 secretarial carbons.
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ROOSEVELT, Franklin D. (1882-1945), President. An archive of 50 FDR letters and telegrams to John S. Cohen (1870-1935), editor of the Atlanta Journal, signed "Franklin D. Roosevelt" or "FDR," 1921-1933. Together 62 pp., 4tos and 8vos, on personal, gubernatorial and White House stationery, some age-toned. The collection comprises: 1 undated ALS FDR to Cohen; 39 TLS FDR to Cohen, including one as President; 10 printed telegrams FDR to Cohen; 1 TLS from Louis M. Howe to Cohen; 2 TLS from FDR with secretarial signatures; 2 printed invitations; 1 TLS from Guernsey Cross; 2 secretarial carbons.
SOUTHERN POLITICS, HIS POLIO REHAB AND A RUN FOR THE PRESIDENCY
A rich political correspondence with an important newspaper editor in what FDR calls "my other state," Georgia. It traces his rise from polio patient, to governor of New York to his successful run for President of the United States. 19 November 1928: "Apparently my election is confirmed by the latest returns. I wish much that I could come to Atlanta when Governor Smith stops over but it is absolutely impossible, as I have and shall have such a short time at Warm Springs that I cannot miss a single day of exercising." He makes another reference to his disability on 6 May 1929: "when I accepted the nomination for Governorship, the doctor in charge forced a promise from me that I should accept no invitations to leave Warm Springs during my all too short visit here this Spring." On presidential politics, 8 October 1928: "It looks to me as if we have a splendid chance of carrying New York for both the National and State tickets."
The 11 February 1932 letter discusses the requirements for getting on the ballot for the Georgia Democratic presidential primary: "I do not need to assure you or the people of Georgia of my deep personal affection for what I consider 'my other State.' I have spent so much time there during the last few years that I could not fail to hold a deep affection for it and its people...I am today writing Miss Stella Akin...formally entering my name in the forthcoming primaries." The TLS as President, 19 August 1933, has FDR declining to "talk at the christening" for Cohen's grandchild. "I wish I could...but I simply cannot. Won't a little message to be read answer the purpose? I will be happy to send one." Several letters touch on FDR's cautious relations with several Southern Democratic political clubs. 24 August 1931: FDR worries about "their standing" and "whether our friends were in control of their activities." He urges one club be taken over by party regulars and "run on conservative lines." An important correspondence with a key Southern political figure. In addition to his tenure at the Journal, Cohen served as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee between 1932 and 1935, and briefly filled a Senate vacancy in 1932. Together 58 items. (58)
SOUTHERN POLITICS, HIS POLIO REHAB AND A RUN FOR THE PRESIDENCY
A rich political correspondence with an important newspaper editor in what FDR calls "my other state," Georgia. It traces his rise from polio patient, to governor of New York to his successful run for President of the United States. 19 November 1928: "Apparently my election is confirmed by the latest returns. I wish much that I could come to Atlanta when Governor Smith stops over but it is absolutely impossible, as I have and shall have such a short time at Warm Springs that I cannot miss a single day of exercising." He makes another reference to his disability on 6 May 1929: "when I accepted the nomination for Governorship, the doctor in charge forced a promise from me that I should accept no invitations to leave Warm Springs during my all too short visit here this Spring." On presidential politics, 8 October 1928: "It looks to me as if we have a splendid chance of carrying New York for both the National and State tickets."
The 11 February 1932 letter discusses the requirements for getting on the ballot for the Georgia Democratic presidential primary: "I do not need to assure you or the people of Georgia of my deep personal affection for what I consider 'my other State.' I have spent so much time there during the last few years that I could not fail to hold a deep affection for it and its people...I am today writing Miss Stella Akin...formally entering my name in the forthcoming primaries." The TLS as President, 19 August 1933, has FDR declining to "talk at the christening" for Cohen's grandchild. "I wish I could...but I simply cannot. Won't a little message to be read answer the purpose? I will be happy to send one." Several letters touch on FDR's cautious relations with several Southern Democratic political clubs. 24 August 1931: FDR worries about "their standing" and "whether our friends were in control of their activities." He urges one club be taken over by party regulars and "run on conservative lines." An important correspondence with a key Southern political figure. In addition to his tenure at the Journal, Cohen served as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee between 1932 and 1935, and briefly filled a Senate vacancy in 1932. Together 58 items. (58)