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A letter to Elizabeth McDuffie offering condolences on the death of Irvin McDuffie and President Franklin Roosevelt.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Correspondence from Arthur Turner to Elizabeth McDuffie, March 3, 1946
Date Created
1946-03-03
Description
A letter to Elizabeth McDuffie offering condolences on the death of Irvin McDuffie and President Franklin Roosevelt.
Subject
Household employees, African American women, African American men, Presidents, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping detailing Irvin McDuffie's career.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Roosevelt 'Wore Him Out,' ex Valet Admits", July 8, 1944
Date Created
1944-07-08
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping detailing Irvin McDuffie's career.
Subject
Household employees, African American men, African Americans--Politics and government, Presidents
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping stating that Irvin McDuffie left his position as valet.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"McDuffie Out as F.D.R. Valet", December 16, 1939
Date Created
1939-12-16
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping stating that Irvin McDuffie left his position as valet.
Subject
Household employees, African American men, African Americans--Politics and government, Presidents
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
A letter to Irvin McDuffie discussing President Franklin Roosevelt and the upcoming election.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Correspondence from William J. Thompkins to Irvin McDuffie, April 4, 1939
Date Created
1939-04-04
Description
A letter to Irvin McDuffie discussing President Franklin Roosevelt and the upcoming election.
Subject
Presidents, African Americans--Politics and government, African American men
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
A letter to Irvin McDuffie asking if President Franklin Roosevelt could visit the offices of the Improved Order of Good Samaritans on a visit to Athens, Georgia.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Correspondence from Improved Order of Samaritans to Irvin McDuffie, August 6, 1938
Date Created
1938-08-06
Description
A letter to Irvin McDuffie asking if President Franklin Roosevelt could visit the offices of the Improved Order of Good Samaritans on a visit to Athens, Georgia.
Subject
Household employees, African American men, Presidents, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an award given to Irvin McDuffie from the Washington Herald.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Is Given Award by Newspaper as 'Key Cog,'" March 19, 1938
Date Created
1938-03-19
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an award given to Irvin McDuffie from the Washington Herald.
Subject
Household employees, African American men, African Americans--Politics and government, Presidents
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing a visit by Ras Desta Damtew.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Prince Demtu As He Appeared in Washington", March 6, 1937
Date Created
1937-03-06
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing a visit by Ras Desta Damtew.
Subject
International relations, Presidents, African Americans--Politics and government, African American men
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
A letter from Irvin McDuffie in which he recounts his travels aboard the U.S.S. Indianapolis with President Franklin Roosevelt. Of note is McDuffie's account of being left at the port in Rio de Janiero as well as the ceremony marking the crossing of the equator and the subsequent "visit" by Neptunus Rex.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Correspondence from Irvin McDuffie to Elizabeth McDuffie, 1936
Date Created
1936
Description
A letter from Irvin McDuffie in which he recounts his travels aboard the U.S.S. Indianapolis with President Franklin Roosevelt. Of note is McDuffie's account of being left at the port in Rio de Janiero as well as the ceremony marking the crossing of the equator and the subsequent "visit" by Neptunus Rex.
Subject
Household employees, African American men, Presidents, Travel
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping detailing Irvin McDuffie's career with President Franklin Roosevelt. Written on recto: discrepancies.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"The President's Valet", 1933
Date Created
1933
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping detailing Irvin McDuffie's career with President Franklin Roosevelt. Written on recto: discrepancies.
Subject
Household employees, African American men, African Americans--Politics and government, Presidents
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing the life and job of Alonzo Fields, chief butler at the White House.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"What It Means to be The White House Butler", circa 1937
Date Created
1932/1942
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing the life and job of Alonzo Fields, chief butler at the White House.
Subject
Household employees, African American men, Presidents
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of two newspaper clippings. The first, from 1932, explains that Irvin McDuffie will go to the White House as President Franklin Roosevelt's valet while the other, from 1936, details a visit by McDuffie and Roosevelt to the tomb of Abraham Lincoln.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Roosevelt Hero to his Negro Valet", December 30, 1932
Date Created
1932-12-30
Description
Photocopy of two newspaper clippings. The first, from 1932, explains that Irvin McDuffie will go to the White House as President Franklin Roosevelt's valet while the other, from 1936, details a visit by McDuffie and Roosevelt to the tomb of Abraham Lincoln.
Subject
Household employees, African American men, African Americans--Politics and government, Presidents
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of newspaper clippings stating that Irvin McDuffie is the valet of the newly elected President Franklin Roosevelt and that Elizabeth McDuffie will join him in Washington.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Atlanta Negro to Serve as Valet for New President at White House", December 28, 1932
Date Created
1932-12-28
Description
Photocopy of newspaper clippings stating that Irvin McDuffie is the valet of the newly elected President Franklin Roosevelt and that Elizabeth McDuffie will join him in Washington.
Subject
Household employees, African American men, African Americans--Politics and government, Presidents
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping detailing Irvin McDuffie's career with President Franklin Roosevelt.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"McDuffie", circa 1933
Date Created
1928/1938
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping detailing Irvin McDuffie's career with President Franklin Roosevelt.
Subject
Household employees, African American men, African Americans--Politics and government, Presidents
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping telling of Irvin McDuffie's experiences as President Franklin Roosevelt's valet.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"President Elect Roosevelt 'Hero' To Devoted Atlanta Negro Valet", circa 1932
Date Created
1927/1937
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping telling of Irvin McDuffie's experiences as President Franklin Roosevelt's valet.
Subject
Presidents, Household employees, African American men
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
A letter to Irvin McDuffie regarding some pictures taken during a trip to France.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Correspondence from E. Harvey to Irvin McDuffie, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
A letter to Irvin McDuffie regarding some pictures taken during a trip to France.
Subject
Household employees, African American men, Presidents, World War (1914-1918)
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers