Beschreibung:

[TRUMAN, HARRY S.] A collection of correspondence and materials relating to President Harry S. Truman. Comprises a group of approximately 20 brief typed letters signed, retaining mailing envelopes, dating between May 18, 1954 and May 22, 1972 (the last signature possibly in the hand of Rose A. Conway, Truman's longtime administrative assistant; Lotos Club dinner menu for the November 14, 1957 State Dinner provided to Truman, the cover signed by Harry and Bess Truman, accompanied by a letter from Harry Truman regarding the dinner, and another letter (signature indistinct) pertaining to the event; four unsigned appreciation cards from the Trumans reciprocating holiday greetings; ten typed notes signed, signed cards, or autograph notes signed from Bess Truman (and one from Margaret Truman, and two from Rose Conway); two items relating to Truman Inauguration events, including an inauguration invitation in envelope; a small group of materials relating to the Truman Tribute Dinner given on his seventieth birthday; and several pieces of Truman ephemera. Fine condition . The recipient of these letters, David Edelstein, was an early supporter of Truman during his campaign for the Presidency, and remained cordially in contact with the President up until Truman's death (and with Bess Truman afterwards). Edelstein was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, who received a recess appointment from President Harry S. Truman on November 1, 1951. At his death in 2000 he was the last federal judge continuing in active service to be appointed by Truman. C Estate of Florence and Judge David Edelstein