Roosevelt, Archibald B., Jr., 1918-1990
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Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Roosevelt Civil War Envelopes Collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: GTM-0035
Scope and Contents
The Roosevelt Civil War Envelopes Collection contains 370 envelopes illustrated with American Civil war themes. Bound together in one album, the envelopes often depict the American flag, patriotic slogans, and satirical portrayals. Representations include Lady Liberty, Abraham Lincoln, Winfield Scott, and Elmer E. Ellsworth, to name a few. Also, slavery is addressed in some of the envelopes. Moreover, references to the American Revolution are presented. While most of the envelopes focus on...
Dates:
1861