Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Papers
Title
Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Papers
Creator
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961
Identifier
B000085
Date
1924-1961
Description
This collection documents the campaign by Woodrow Wilson's widow to preserve his legacy. It includes 179 handwritten and typed letters among members of the Wilson and Bolling families. Most were written from Edith Bolling Wilson to Emily Smith. Almost all of the letters are professional in nature. There are several letters written to Mrs. Wilson from other people, which are all regarding professional matters instead of personal. Mrs. Wilson also wrote a letter to Judge Groner concerning the Woodrow Wilson Birthplace.
Source
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
Woodrow Wilson Birthplace (Staunton, Va.)
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961
Contributor
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum staff
Language
English
Collection Items
Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Papers Finding Aid
Mostly documents including letters, newspaper clippings, and postcards.