Miriam S. Abelow Papers, 1943-1973 | Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum

Title: Miriam S. Abelow Papers, 1943-1973

Primary Creator: Abelow, Miriam S.

Extent: -1.0 Cubic Feet

Arrangement: This collection is arranged into two series. Series 1, Correspondence, is arranged chronologically. Series 2, Miscellaneous Materials, is arranged alphabetically.

This collection consists of correspondence, mainly from Earl Miller; a copy of Miriam Abelow's diary pages relating her visit with Eleanor Roosevelt at Val-Kill in 1943, clippings, and photographs.

During World War II Miriam Abelow was an active member of the American Women's Volunteer Services Motor Transport Corps in Brooklyn, New York. In this capacity, she became acquainted with Lieutenant Commander Earl Miller, USN, a personal friend of the Roosevelt family. In 1943 Miller introduced Miriam and Robert Abelow to Eleanor Roosevelt. Earl Miller remained a friend and correspondent of the Abelows for over 25 years.

Repository: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum

Access Restrictions: Material in this collection has been closed for reasons of privacy. The remainder of the collection is available for use by the general public.

Use Restrictions: Miriam Abelow's copyright interest in these papers has been donated to the United States Government. Copyrights in the writings of others have not.

Acquisition Source: Miriam S. Abelow

Separated Materials: 15 photographs from this collection have been placed in the Library's audiovisual collection.