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Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War: Saving Letters: Creating a Library and a Legacy In-Person

Join Widow Lucretia Rudolph Garfield as she shares the backstory of creating the nation’s first presidential memorial library. Though recognized as having historical significance before the mid-twentieth century, presidential papers and effects were generally understood to be the private property of the president.  By preserving James Garfield’s papers-including Civil War correspondence-in her “memory room,” Mrs. Garfield set the precedent for the modern presidential library system as well as safeguarded her husband’s reputation and legacy. 

Speaker: Mrs. Lucretia Rudolph Garfield (portrayed by Debbie Weinkamer, Lead Volunteer, James A. Garfield NHS).

Date:
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Show more dates
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Village Room
Branch:
Main
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Lifelong Learning  
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