Rita Halle Kleeman Papers, 1854-1988 | Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum

Collection Overview

Title: Rita Halle Kleeman Papers, 1854-1988

Primary Creator: Kleeman, Rita Halle, b. 1885

Extent: -1.0 Cubic Feet

Arrangement: Housed in two boxes, this collection is arranged in three series: Correspondence, Writings, and Miscellaneous Materials.

Date Acquired: 02/11/1946. More info below under Accruals.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection consists of the manuscript of Rita Kleeman's Gracious Lady, with corrections by Franklin D. Roosevelt; correspondence with Sara Delano Roosevelt and others pertaining to the book; printed matter, photographs, and other materials related to the book; and copies of Roosevelt family papers circa 1854-1910.

Collection Historical Note

Rita Halle Kleeman was a family friend of the Roosevelts and a writer. She wrote the biographies Young Franklin Roosevelt and Gracious Lady about Sara Delano Roosevelt. From 1941 to 1945 she was a member of the Writers War Board.

Administrative Information

Repository: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum

Accruals: After the initial acquistion, additional materials were acquired from Roger Halle in 1985, 1988, and 1990.

Access Restrictions: This collection is available for use by the general public.

Use Restrictions: This material is subject to copyright restrictions under Title 17 of the U.S. Code.

Acquisition Source: Rita Halle Kleeman

Box and Folder Listing

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[Series 1: Correspondence],
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Series 2: Writings

Box 2: articles and notes for articles by Rita Kleeman on Sara Delano Roosevelt and other subjects; and draft manuscript of Gracious Lady (2 folders).

Box 2

Articles and Notes for Articles
Biography of Sara Delano Roosevelt (1)
Biography of Sara Delano Roosevelt (2)
Manuscripts for Magazine articles on Sara Delano Roosevelt
Materials for articles after death of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Sara D. Roosevelt, 1937-1945

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