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John Henry Livingston Papers, 1910-1937 | Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum

Collection Overview

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Primary Creator: Livingston, John Henry

Extent: -1.0 Cubic Feet

Date Acquired: 10/05/1978

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection is comprised of correspondence from Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, Sara Roosevelt, Edith Kermit Roosevelt, and Elihu Root.  All but one of the letters are addressed to Mrs. John H. Livingston.

Collection Historical Note

John H. Livingston, a descendant of the first Chancellor of New York, Robert R. Livintson, and a distant cousin of Eleanor Roosevelt, was born in "Oakhill" Columbia County, New York on July 8, 1848. The graduated from Columbia College in 1869, and from Columbia College Law School in 1871. He died in may, 1916.

Administrative Information

Repository: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum

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: Mrs. Honoria Livingston McVitty and Reginald McVitty

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