Lot 73
Roosevelt, Eleanor (1884-1962) First Lady of the United States (1933-1945); wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, author, activist, and diplomat. President Truman called her "First Lady of the World." Autograph Document Signed as a byline of an article, probably from her column, "My Day" which appeared from 1936-1962. Titled "'My View of strikes' by Eleanor Roosevelt," one page, 9 x 8", n.p., n.d. Written in her hand, she begins, " Recently I was urged to resign from the CIO as a patriotic gesture because of the current strikes….men should not have to strike for something which probably must be accepted in the future--the right to work fewer hours and yet receive the same wages…." Interesting article. Matted with an image of Mrs. Roosevelt as First Lady and a name plaque and framed to an overall size of 19½ x 23½".
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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