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Nov 21, 2022

Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers

Irvin "Mac" Henry McDuffie and his wife Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall McDuffie were domestics in their hometown of Atlanta and later in the employ of Franklin Delano Roosevelt during his presidency. Born in Elberton, Georgia, Irvin moved to Atlanta to be a barber and eventually manage the McDuffie-Herndon Barbershop financed by Alonzo Herndon of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company. Upon the recommendation of a customer, Roosevelt interviewed McDuffie to be his valet at his retreat at Warm Springs, Georgia. McDuffie continued on with Roosevelt through his governorship in New York and his presidency, until McDuffie suffered a nervous breakdown in 1939. Elizabeth worked for 23 years as a maid with the prominent Atlanta family of Edward H. Inman. In 1933 she moved to Washington, D.C. to join her husband and became a maid in the White House where she remained until Roosevelt's death in 1945.

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Magazine published by Moral Re-Armament describing the groups initiatives and current events.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"MRA Information Service", August 7, 1961
Date Created
1961-08-07
Description
Magazine published by Moral Re-Armament describing the groups initiatives and current events.
Subject
Associations, institutions, etc., International relations, Political science
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Magazine published by Moral Re-Armament describing the groups initiatives and current events.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"MRA Information Service", June 5, 1961
Date Created
1961-06-05
Description
Magazine published by Moral Re-Armament describing the groups initiatives and current events.
Subject
Associations, institutions, etc., International relations, Political science
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Magazine published by Moral Re-Armament describing the groups initiatives and current events.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"MRA Information Service", May 7, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-07
Description
Magazine published by Moral Re-Armament describing the groups initiatives and current events.
Subject
Associations, institutions, etc., International relations, Political science
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing eulogies of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Congress Eulogizes Mrs. FDR", circa 1963
Date Created
1958/1968
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing eulogies of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Subject
Presidents' spouses, Political science, Political participation
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping discussing the life and policies of President Franklin Roosevelt.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"F.D.R. Died 10 Years Ago Was He a Genius? Did He Sell Out Democracy?", April 10, 1955
Date Created
1955-04-10
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping discussing the life and policies of President Franklin Roosevelt.
Subject
Presidents, Political science, World War (1914-1918), World War (1939-1945)
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping commenting on the legacy of President Franklin Roosevelt.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"History Will Give the Final Verdict", April 1950
Date Created
1950-04
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping commenting on the legacy of President Franklin Roosevelt.
Subject
Presidents, Political science
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping in which Eleanor Roosevelt wrote answers to reader's questions.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"If You Ask Me", circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Author
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping in which Eleanor Roosevelt wrote answers to reader's questions.
Subject
Presidents' spouses, Presidents, Children, Political science
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing President Franklin Roosevelt's rejection of other Democratic candidates for President.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Wallace Didn't Have 'It,' Farley Quotes 'Boss,'" June 27, 1947
Date Created
1947-06-27
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing President Franklin Roosevelt's rejection of other Democratic candidates for President.
Subject
Presidents, Political science, International relations
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping paying tribute to President Franklin Roosevelt.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Pays Tribute To Roosevelt", April 12, 1946
Date Created
1946-04-12
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping paying tribute to President Franklin Roosevelt.
Subject
Presidents, Political science
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping detailing the announcement of the death of President Franklin Roosevelt to Winston Churchill.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Churchill Stands By For VE-Day", April 14, 1945
Date Created
1945-04-14
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping detailing the announcement of the death of President Franklin Roosevelt to Winston Churchill.
Subject
Presidents, Political science, International relations, World War (1939-1945)
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Winston Churchill sits at a desk. Written on verso: Souvenir [?] 1942. Written on verso: Winston Churchill sent all the White House staff domestic and other wise a photo of himself after his visit. Lizzie McDuffie.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Winston Churchill, 1942
Date Created
1942
Description
Winston Churchill sits at a desk. Written on verso: Souvenir [?] 1942. Written on verso: Winston Churchill sent all the White House staff domestic and other wise a photo of himself after his visit. Lizzie McDuffie.
Subject
Political science, International relations, Portraits and people
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing a statement made by President Franklin Roosevelt.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Clearing Up An Attack On Roosevelt", circa 1946
Date Created
1941/1951
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing a statement made by President Franklin Roosevelt.
Subject
Presidents, Political science, International relations, World War (1939-1945)
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
A full text copy of President Franklin Roosevelt's acceptance address.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Franklin D. Roosevelt Acceptance Address, July 19, 1940
Date Created
1940-17-19
Description
A full text copy of President Franklin Roosevelt's acceptance address.
Subject
Presidents, World War (1939-1945), Political science, International relations
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping discussing President Franklin Roosevelt's possible third term in office.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"National Affairs", October 9, 1939
Date Created
1939-10-09
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping discussing President Franklin Roosevelt's possible third term in office.
Subject
Presidents, Political science, World War (1939-1945)
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping containing the full text of a speech given by President Franklin Roosevelt.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Text Of Roosevelt's Address To Graduates At West Point", June 13, 1939
Date Created
1939-06-13
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping containing the full text of a speech given by President Franklin Roosevelt.
Subject
Presidents, Political science, Armed Forces
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping showing a medicine cabinet taken from the White House in 1814.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Roosevelt Receives Medicine Chest Taken From White House in 1814 by British Tar", 1939
Date Created
1939
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping showing a medicine cabinet taken from the White House in 1814.
Subject
Presidents, Political science, International relations
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping discussing President Franklin Roosevelt's early life as a state senator and as Assistant Secretary of the Navy during World War I.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Life Of Franklin D. Roosevelt", March 20, 1938
Date Created
1938-03-20
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping discussing President Franklin Roosevelt's early life as a state senator and as Assistant Secretary of the Navy during World War I.
Subject
Presidents, Presidents' spouses, Political science, World War (1914-1918)
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of an imagined conversation between President Franklin Roosevelt and President Theodore Roosevelt.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Over The Coffee", 1938
Date Created
1938
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of an imagined conversation between President Franklin Roosevelt and President Theodore Roosevelt.
Subject
Presidents, Political science, International relations
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing the dedication of a new bridge in Chicago.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"President Franklin Roosevelt Says Good-Bye To Chicago", October 9, 1937
Date Created
1937-10-09
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing the dedication of a new bridge in Chicago.
Subject
Presidents, Political science, Transportation
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
A copy of a statement made by President Franklin Roosevelt discussing the Department of the Interior Appropriation Bill.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Statement By The President, August 10, 1937
Date Created
1937-08-10
Description
A copy of a statement made by President Franklin Roosevelt discussing the Department of the Interior Appropriation Bill.
Subject
Presidents, Political science
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Lincoln Lives In White House Yet", 1937
Date Created
1937
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation.
Subject
Presidents' spouses, Presidents, American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865), Political science
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing preparations for the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Peace.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Roosevelt Sails From Rio Harbor", November 28, 1936
Date Created
1936-11-28
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing preparations for the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Peace.
Subject
Presidents, Political science, International relations
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping detailing the daily life and routines of President Franklin Roosevelt.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"A Candidate for Reelection, Little Changed after Three Long Years on the Job", June 27, 1936
Date Created
1936-06-27
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping detailing the daily life and routines of President Franklin Roosevelt.
Subject
Presidents, Political science, Household employees
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping announcing the funeral service for Louis Howe.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Howe Rites Today In White House", April 21, 1936
Date Created
1936-04-21
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping announcing the funeral service for Louis Howe.
Subject
Funeral rites and ceremonies, Political science
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping announcing the death and funeral service for Louis Howe.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Funeral Rites For Howe Today In White House", April 21, 1936
Date Created
1936-04-21
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping announcing the death and funeral service for Louis Howe.
Subject
Funeral rites and ceremonies, Political science
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping containing the full text of a speech given by Harold L. Ickes.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Text of Speech Of [?] Harold L. Ickes at Urban League Banquet", February 29, 1936
Date Created
1936-02-29
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping containing the full text of a speech given by Harold L. Ickes.
Subject
Political science, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
A card from the White House with a handwritten poem on it.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Note from the White House, circa 1940
Date Created
1935/1945
Description
A card from the White House with a handwritten poem on it.
Subject
Political science, Household employees
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
A card with an eagle stamp with the name Miss Crooks written on it.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Card for Miss Crooks, circa 1940
Date Created
1935/1945
Description
A card with an eagle stamp with the name Miss Crooks written on it.
Subject
Political science
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
A card with an eagle stamp with the name Mr.Watters written on it.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Card for Mr. Watters, circa 1940
Date Created
1935/1945
Description
A card with an eagle stamp with the name Mr.Watters written on it.
Subject
Political science
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing the arrival of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth I from England.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Roosevelt At Hyde Park To Await King And Queen", circa 1939
Date Created
1934/1944
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing the arrival of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth I from England.
Subject
Presidents, International relations, Political science
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing a speech given by William L. Houston.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Terms Roosevelt Honest, Sincere Friend Of Negro", circa 1939
Date Created
1934/1944
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing a speech given by William L. Houston.
Subject
Presidents, Political science, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing President Franklin Roosevelt's opinions on race.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Roosevelt, The Democrat", May 6, 1934
Date Created
1934-05-06
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing President Franklin Roosevelt's opinions on race.
Subject
Presidents, Political science, Race relations
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping discussing Joseph T. Robinson and the Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Cal Tinney", circa 1937
Date Created
1932/1942
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping discussing Joseph T. Robinson and the Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937.
Subject
Presidents, Political science
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing the policies of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Brisbane", 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing the policies of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Subject
Presidents, Political science
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping containing the full text of a speech given by President Franklin Roosevelt.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Full Text Of Roosevelt Talk To St. Paul Crowd", circa 1936
Date Created
1931/1941
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping containing the full text of a speech given by President Franklin Roosevelt.
Subject
Presidents, Political science, Speeches
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing events surrounding the London Economic Conference.
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"London Conferees Panicked As F.D.R. Rejects Moley Plan", circa 1933
Date Created
1928/1938
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing events surrounding the London Economic Conference.
Subject
Presidents, International relations, Political science
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping critiquing the work assigned to women under the W.P.A..
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers
"Road Slaves", circa 1933
Date Created
1928/1938
Description
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping critiquing the work assigned to women under the W.P.A..
Subject
Political science, African American women, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Elizabeth and Irvin McDuffie Papers