Waldo G. Leland Papers, 1938-1952 | Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum
Collection Overview
Title: Waldo G. Leland Papers, 1938-1952
Primary Creator: Leland, Waldo G.
Extent: -1.0 Cubic Feet
Date Acquired: 05/00/1959. More info below under Accruals.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This collection contains correspondence and memoranda between Waldo G. Leland and other members of the Executive Committee of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, over which Leland presided. The correspondents discuss the planning of the Presidential Library, fundraising, and memoranda from and about the members of a separate Advisory Committee. Additionally, there are newspaper clippings about the construction of the FDR Presidential Library.
Collection Historical Note
Waldo G. Leland, archivist and historian, took an active role in promoting the Roosevelt Library, appearing before Congressional Committees and serving as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Library Foundation (1946-1952).
Administrative Information
Repository: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum
Accruals: Additional materials were acquired from the National Archives in July 1959.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available to the public.
Use Restrictions: This material is subject to copyright restrictions under Title 17 of the U.S. Code.
Acquisition Source: Waldo G. Leland
Box and Folder Listing
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Box 1
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Correspondence and Memoranda re FDR Library, 1939
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FDR Library - Legislation, 1938-1940
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Correspondence and Memoranda re FDR Library, 1940-1941
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Correspondence and Memoranda re FDR Library, undated, 1943-1952
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FDR Library Clippings
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Executive Committee Dinner, FDR Library, Inc., February 4, 1939
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Fundraising - FDR Library, 1939-1940
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