Lela Mae Stiles Papers, 1914-1980

Lela Mae Stiles Papers, 1914-1980

Collection Overview

Title: Lela Mae Stiles Papers, 1914-1980

ID: 30/32/

Creator: Lela Mae Stiles (1914-1980)

Extent: 15.0 Cubic Feet

Arrangement: Alphabetically

Abstract

The papers of Lela Mae Stiles consist of personal files pertaining to her life as a research assistant on the secretarial staffs of Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Lela Mae Stiles papers consist of personal material in the form of letters, memoranda, and detailed diary entries. The material chronicles life of a single woman living in Washington, D.C. during World War II. The material gives insight into the Roosevelt and Truman eras.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: Material that might constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or libel of living persons has been closed.

Acquisition Method: Bequeathed by Lela Mae Stiles.

Related Materials: Louis McHenry Howe Papers and Franklin D. Roosevelt's Papers as President.

Box and Folder Listing

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test The papers in this collection are arranged in a single series that is organized alphabetically by name of correspondent, subject, or organization of which Ms. Stiles was in contact with. The material is strictly personal in nature and for the most part, the correspondents are her family, neighbors of her parents, co-workers, friends, notables, and individuals associated with her professional writings.