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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Writing Pad with Pencil
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
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Writing Pad with Pencil

Artifact IDMO 1943.148.14
Object Type Pad, Writing
Maker
Mediumleather, paper
Dimensionsoverall H 1 7/8 in x W 7 1/4 in x D 8 5/8 in (4.8 cm x 18.4 cm x 21.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA brown leather case with stamped gilt monogram at the center of the exterior cover: FDR. The inside holds a 1" pad of paper (with seven half sheets). The right side of the case has a matching leather loop in which sits a large, removable pencil.
Historical NoteThis writing pad in a monogrammed holder is on display in FDR'S PRIVATE STUDY in the Permanent Exhibit.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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On view
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