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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.
1945 Desk Calendar
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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1945 Desk Calendar

Artifact IDMO 1947.93.42
Object Type Calendar
Maker (American paper manufacturer, founded 1843)
Date1944-1945
Mediumleather (hide), cardboard, plastic
Dimensionsoverall H 4 3/4 in x W 8 3/4 in x D 2 5/8 in (12.1 cm x 22.2 cm x 6.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA 1945 desk calendar holder with a March/April/May 1945 calendar card visible. The calendar holder consists of a paper board support covered in tooled brown leather with gilt edging. An easel style back props the holder up. The calendar card is inserted into the frame and is protected by a clear plastic cover. The maker's name is printed at the bottom of each calendar month, except for April: National Blank Book Co., Holyoke, Mass. 2325 K & T.
Historical NoteThis easel style desk calendar is on display on the desk in FDR'S PRIVATE Study in the Permanent Exhibit.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 20, 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 StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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