United Nations Press Pass Used by Eleanor Roosevelt

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United Nations Press Pass Used by Eleanor Roosevelt

Artifact IDMO 1972.24.31

Object Type Pass

Issuing Body Office of Public Information, United Nations (founded 1946)

Dateca. 1962

Mediumcardstock

Dimensionsoverall H 2 1/2 in x W 3 3/4 in (6.4 cm x 9.5 cm )

Physical DescriptionA press pass to the United Nations Headquarters, New York. The pass is made out to Eleanor Roosevelt as a representative of United Press International. The pass expires January 14, 1963. Signed by Herman Tavois de Sir (difficult to read), Office of Public Information.

Historical NoteThis pass was among the items found inside Eleanor Roosevelt’s wallet after her death. A facsimile of the pass is displayed alongside other items found in the wallet in the Museum’s FIRST LADY OF THE WORLD gallery.
Additional Details

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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