Edith bolling wilsons autobiographical account of her marriage to woodrow wilson, my memoir, and phyllis lee. Edith wilson, horoscope for birth date 15 october 1872. National first ladies librarys biography for edith wilson. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. From the personal library of author and poet, clate hazelwood, with inscription on limitation page.
I was born in wytheville, virginia, on monday morning, october 15, 1872, at nine oclock the hour set for the convening of the circuit court of which my father was. Autograph 603301 depression content handwritten letter by. People thronged the street outside, friends began to call, flowers and messages to pour in. In 1939 she published her autobiography, my memoir, which detailed her early life and her time in the white house. Published as a limited edition of signed copies, this being number 582 of. New stores openingold ones being remodeledchanges in some wellknown firms and the incorporations of othersinteresting. Edith wilson biography national first ladies library. In 1939 she published her autobiography, my memoir, which detailed her early life and her time in.
Signed limited edition edith wilson my memoir ebth. William hazelgrove argues that the first lady was in control after the president suffered a stroke. Buy my memoir by edith bolling wilson first edition by edith bolling galt 18721961 wilson isbn. Indianapolis, new york, the bobbsmerrill company 1939 ocolc608488187.
In 1921, the wilsons retired to a comfortable home in washington, where he died three years later. Signed limited edition of my memoir by edith bolling wilson. Her name fails to appear among the screen credits, but a. And in my memoir, published in 1939, she stated emphatically that her husbands doctors had urged this course upon her. My memoir signed edith bolling wilson limited edition. Edith wilson nee bolling, formerly edith bolling galt. Such great questions are central to my reconsideration, in the present book, of the role and influence of wilson s wife during one of the most extraordinary periods in the whole history of the presidency. Edith bolling galt wilson was second wife of the 28th president, woodrow wilson. Below are references indicating presence of this name in another database or other reference material.
Edith bolling wilson described those days in her book, my memoir. Nov 20, 2015 in her 1938 book, my memoir, she describes a day trip she and wilson took to white sulphur springs, a 40mile drive over the mountains, on roads with hairpin curves, past streams that had to be. She married the widower wilson in december 1915, during his first term as president. After studying the proceedings of the wilson administration over the years, historians have concluded that edith wilsons role during her husbands illness went beyond mere stewardship. An autobiography of edith bolling galt wilson october 15, 1872 december. She also claimed ancestors that included thomas jefferson. In my memoir, published in 1939, she insisted that wilsons physicians had directed her to take this course, but historians largely judge her book as fiction rather than fact. Published 1939 by the bobbsmerrill company, and bound in a purple cloth hardcover with gilt lettering.
Indianapolis, new york, the bobbsmerrill company 1939 ocolc564812862 online version. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Wilson lived on to ride in president kennedys inaugural parade. Composed chiefly of correspondence with leaders in american political life and. Edith bolling galt wilson removed from shelf and put in safety deposit box 31095. Buy my memoir by edith bolling galt wilson online at alibris. President woodrow wilson, was the first lady of the united states from 1915 to 1921. After studying the proceedings of the wilson administration over the years, historians have concluded that edith wilson s role during her husbands illness went beyond mere stewardship. Our school library boasted a copy of edith wilsons memoir inscribed in the large, oddly formed handwriting that indicated her lack of schooling, and seeing.
Red cloth, gilt title on spine, title in gilt on front cover. News from various sections, what the merchants are doing. Edith bolling galt wilson, the second wife of president woodrow wilson, was and is. My dear one lay in a stupor, but when i would leave the room for a moment and return, he. The secret presidency of edith wilson will have a definite value to those who enjoy early 20th century nonfiction and history as it effects united states politics leading up to and encompassing the countrys involvement in world war i. From the personal library of author and poet, clate. Jan, 2002 edith and woodrow the wilson white house. Edith is buried next to president wilson on the grounds of the national cathedral in washington d.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. My memoir by edith bolling galt wilson librarything. Such great questions are central to my reconsideration, in the present book, of. Series 20 of the presidents papers here have material from or relating to edith bolling galt wilson, container 1 includes about 700 pieces, all handwritten, between woodrow wilson ww and edith bolling galt ebg. Edith bolling galt wilson papers, library of congress. She took over many common duties of the government and helped her husband in many official matters. Edith bolling galt wilson was descended from european royalty and from the native american princess pocahontas. This is the first book of memoirs ever to be published by the wife of an american president.
In her 1938 book, my memoir, she describes a day trip she and wilson took to white sulphur springs, a 40mile drive over the mountains, on roads. In my memoir, published in 1939, edith wilson justified her selfproclaimed role of presidential steward, arguing that her actions on behalf of woodrow wilson s presidency were sanctioned by wilson s doctors. Edith bolling galt wilson 18721961 the second wife of president woodrow wilson was and is one of the most notable and controversial american first ladies. In my memoir, published in 1939, she insisted that wilson s physicians had directed her to take this course, but historians largely judge her book as fiction rather than fact. She said, many people, among them some i had counted as friends, have written of my overwhelming ambition to act as president. Previous ownership inscription and bookplate on front endpaper. Edith and woodrow by phyllis lee levin houston chronicle.
Our school library boasted a copy of edith wilsons memoir inscribed in the large, oddly formed handwriting that indicated her lack of. She died on her husbands birthday, december 28, 1961. In her memoirs, my memoir, edith wilson called this her stewardship and insisted emphatically that her husbands doctor had urged this course upon her. Edith bolling wilson simple english wikipedia, the free. She wrote a book about her experiences as first lady titled my memoir. Woodrow wilson died in 1924, and edith wilson dedicated the rest of her life to maintaining his legacy. Wilson has refrained from revealing any important official secrets, her account of the war and of the postwar years inevitably contains impressions and facts of historical importance, in particular concerning wilsons relations with his intimate friends, such as house and tumulty. My memoir hardcover january 1, 1938 by edith bolling wilson author 4. I would recommend this book for reading for anyone who is interested in history. First edition of my memoir by edith bolling wilson. October 15, 1872 december 28, 1961, second wife of u. My memoir signed edith bolling wilson limited edition 501001. Such great questions are central to my reconsideration, in the present book, of the role and influence of.
Click to read more about my memoir by edith bolling galt wilson. Her 1938 autobiography, my memoir, was later found to be factually faulty by historians. A highly respected figure in the society of the capital, mrs. Autograph 603301 depression content handwritten letter. My memoir hardcover january 1, 1939 by edith bolling wilson author 4. After the president suffered a severe stroke, she prescreened all.
Such great questions are central to my reconsideration, in the present book, of the role and influence of wilsons wife during one of the most extraordinary periods in the whole history of the presidency. Her last public appearance was in 1961, she rode in president john kennedys inaugural parade. A limited edition hardcover copy of my memoir by edith bolling wilson, first lady of president woodrow wilson. At the same time, she sent many other official matters to the heads of departments or allowed them to remain undone. Purple cloth, gilt title on spine, shelf wear at edges. Title edith bolling galt wilson papers, summary correspondence, diary notes, drafts of wilsons autobiography, my memoir 1939, financial and legal records, family papers, genealogical material, printed matter, memorabilia, and other papers pertaining primarily to political and social life in washington, d. In many ways, she was the first woman to run the united states government.
Title edith bolling galt wilson papers, summary correspondence, diary notes, drafts of wilson s autobiography, my memoir 1939, financial and legal records, family papers, genealogical material, printed matter, memorabilia, and other papers pertaining primarily to political and social life in washington, d. Edith wilson was well aware of accusations regarding her behavior following woodrow wilsons stroke and tried to set the record straight in her memoirs. Jun 22, 2010 i had read a number of books about the last years of the wilson presidency both firsthand accounts hoover, edith wilson and grayson and secondary sources but there was a pair of books which stood out from the others. First lady extraordinary dodd, mead, 1961, and my memoir by edith bolling wilson the bobbsmerrill co. Her name fails to appear among the screen credits, but a deputy of mrs. Cap market unsettled because of price uncertainty mens wear. Ruth hale oliver quotes alden hatch, edith bolling wilson. Wilson strongly contended that she had assumed her pseudopresidential role at the recommendations of the presidents doctors.
After his term as president was over in 1921, woodrow and edith wilson retired to a comfortable home in washington, where he died three years later. I had read a number of books about the last years of the wilson presidency both firsthand accounts hoover, edith wilson and grayson and secondary sources but there was a pair of books which stood out from the others. They include family and general correspondence, diary notes, drafts, and correspondence concerning her book my memoir 1938, financial and legal papers. My memoir wilson, edith bolling first ladies barnebys. Edith wilson was by no means the benign figure of her pretensions.