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.
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