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Lot 259
Hoover, Herbert C. 31st President of the United States, 1929-1933.
Typed Letter Signed, Document Signed as President, and Signed Photograph. Framed collection of four Hoover items, including:
A. Typed Letter Signed as Chairman of the Finnish Relief Fund. One page, Quarto, Finnish Relief Fund, Inc. letterhead, January 17, 1940. Written to Victor Eichorn, Adjutant, New York Chapter, Army and Navy Legion of Valor, declining an invitation to attend a meeting of that organization, and thanking them for contributing to the Relief Fund. After expressing his appreciation, Hoover writes: " …This country has not seen for many years such a generous outpouring of sympathy to a nation as that which is now being given to the Finnish people. Our purpose must be to translate this into actual material aid. This can be done only by systematic organization, and your cooperation with us will be most helpful and encouraging. Faithfully yours, Herbert Hoover." Both during and after the first World War, Hoover was closely associated with relief of distress in Europe. He assisted President Truman with a number of European economic relief programs, and held this project very close to his heart. Two minor tape marks at upper corners, otherwise Fine.
B. Typed Document Signed as President. One page, Folio, Washington, D.C., November 25, 1930. Appointing James R. Sheffield Chairman, " …with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipoteniary, of the Commission to present, on behalf of the United States, a statue of Henry Clay to the Republic of Venezuela, and do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfil the duties of this commission with all the powers and privileges thereunto of right appertaining… Herbert Hoover." Henry Clay (1777-1852) was a U.S. statesman active in bringing on the War of 1812, and then ending it. Because of his efforts to hold the Union together in the face of the slavery issue, he earned the title of "the great pacificator." The presentation of this statue of Clay to the Republic of Venezuela shows the Hoover administration's attempt to strengthen its Good Neighbor policy, and forge new ties. Countersigned by Henry L. Stimson, Hoover's Secretary of State, with a large white wafer seal at lower left. Very Rare. Documents signed by Hoover as President are seldom encountered, and this one is Very Fine.
C. Signed Photograph. B&W, 8x6, sepia-toned portrait of President Herbert Hoover, by "Baker" studios. Two small spots at top border, otherwise Fine. Signed in the white margin below, "Herbert Hoover."
D. Typed Letter Signed by Lawrence Richey, Secretary to the President. Also included is a TLS by Lawrence Richey, Secretary to President Hoover, One page, The White House letterhead, Washington, January 22, 1931, to John J. Cullen, fulfilling his request to have the photograph described above autographed. Age-toned throughout, with two points of ink beneath the Secretary's signature, not affecting text, otherwise Fine.
The four items are archivally framed with a steel engraving of President Hoover, a bronze Presidential medallion and plaque inscribed, "Herbert Hoover, 31st U.S. President, 1929-1933." Overall size 29 x 27."
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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