Democratic National Convention - Correspondence "G"., 02/01/1939-08/31/1940

File — Box: 2, Folder: 8

Identifier: 28457

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series constitutes correspondence covering the Democratic National Convention for the election of Roosevelt to a third presidential term. The bulk of material dates from late 1938 through fall 1940. Folders have been maintained in their provenance; arrangement is alphabetical by surname. Content includes letters from the public in support of FDR, as well as poison pen letters, and correspondence from HLH's colleagues. Notable correspondence is itemized for each folder description. (Correspondence A-L, Box 2, Folders 1-13; Correspondence K-Z, Box 3, Folders 1-20)

Dates

02/01/1939-08/31/1940

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.5 Linear Feet (6 Hollinger Document Cases, 1 Record Storage box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence to HLH re. DNC 1940. Includes: 1 ALS from George Goodman, WPA, Federal Works Agency, enclosing clippingon FDR, n.d. 1 TL carbon from HLH in reply 8/2/1940. 1 signed b/w photo, 1 published music score "Prosperity," 1 clipping on HLHfrom Katherine M. Goodnature requesting HLH use her song at the DNC. 2 TLS from Frank P. Graham, president, University of North Carolina, ChapelHill, to HLH re. DNC, 7/13, 1940 and 8/6/1940. 2 TL carbons from HLH inreply, with reference to Robert Hopkins applying to Univ. North Carolina. 1 ALS from Graham to FDR, 7/15/1940. 1 TL from Edwin M. Watson, secretaryto the president in reply, 7/27/1940. 1 ALS from Hon. (David) Bibb Graves to HLH, 7/22/1940. 1 TL carbon from HLHin reply, 8/22/1940.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION - CORRESPONDENCE "G": Typed Letter Signed

HOPKINS, HARRY L. - CORRESPONDENCE "G" RE. DNC 1940: Typed Letter Signed

GOODMAN, GEORGE - TO HLH RE. DNC 1940: Typed Letter Signed

HOPKINS, HARRY L. - FROM GOODMAN, GEORGE RE. DNC 1940: Typed Letter Signed

GOODNATURE, KATHERINE M. - TO HLH RE. DNC 1940: Typed Letter Signed

GOODNATURE, KATHERINE M. - MUSIC SCORE "PROSPERITY": Printed Item

GRAHAM, FRANK P. - TO HLH RE. DNC.: Printed Item

HOPKINS, HARRY L. - FROM GRAHAM, FRANK P. RE. DNC 1940: Printed Item

ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN DELANO - NEWS CLIPPING: Printed Item

HOPKINS, ROBERT - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN DELANO - FROM GRAHAM, FRANK P. RE. DNC 1940: Typed Letter Signed

GRAHAM, FRANK P. - TO ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN DELANO RE. DNC 1940: Typed Letter Signed

WATSON, EDWIN M. - TO GRAHAM, FRANK P. RE. DNC 1940: Typed Letter Signed

GRAVES, BIBB - TO HLH: Typed Letter Signed

HOPKINS, HARRY L. - FROM GRAVES, BIBB: Typed Letter Signed