Explore books by herbert hoover with our selection at. He is the author of several biographies, including the life of herbert hoover. Billy s book included pictures of him and his brother, charles bub. Bill anderson, who succeeded fred albin as president of the society in 1947, was an energetic and dynamic individual. Images from two trips in 1946 and 1947, in which herbert hoover and hugh gibson visited more than forty countries and territories, traveling more than 50,000 miles in approximately three months. Hoover signed this document to certify that charles nodder was traveling on behalf of the u. United states food administration document signed by herbert hoover in 1919.
Autographssuperb mammoth size herbert hoover signed photo herbert hoover, 31st president of the united states. Very nice original letter from herbert hoover to a robert b. True, hoover did preside over the worst economic catastrophe in our nations history. Those that do exist generally are brief personal notes with little content. Autographssuperb mammoth size herbert hoover signed photoherbert hoover, 31st president of the united states. The records of american book prices current suggest that hoover wrote this letter circa 1923. Hoovers projections about his longevity were on the low side, however, as he died at age 90 on october 20, 1964, a full 31 years after writing this letter. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Lot detail herbert hoover signed book jsa goldin auctions. Hoovers mother, hulda randall minthorn, was raised in norwich, ontario, canada, before moving to iowa in 1859. A new biography finally does justice to herbert hoovers legacy. Unfollow herbert hoover signed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Autograph 1002401 rare handwritten letter by president. The letter was sent on hoovers personal letterhead in november 1935 after president hoover had left office.
The best biographies of herbert hoover my journey through. Signed and inscribed set of president hoovers famed addresses given upon the american road. The memoirs of herbert hoover hoover presidential library. Volumes one and two are inscribed by herbert hoover on the front free endpaper. Byrony forbes, 319 6432541 west branch, iowa the national park service is hosting a book signing by author kenneth whyte, sunday, october 15, for his new herbert hoover biography, hoover. A biography was published nearly two decades before hoovers death, but it was updated and republished shortly after hoover died in 1964. Photograph inscribed and signed, herbert hoover, image size x 9, overall size 16. There may be others, but in our experience this form of his signature is rare. Address of president hoover at the ceremonies in commemoration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the surrender of cornwallis at yorktown, virginia. In fact there are 14 available as we speak worldwide, signed by the author. Herbert hoover was born on august 10, 1874 in west branch, iowa. The real herbert hoover, an address by james francis burke, hardcover, two tipped in photos, probable first edition, signed by author and inscribed to henry w.
What is the value of herbert hoovers autograph on one of his. Fighting quaker, 19281933 and messiah of the masses. If youd like to read a specific herbert hoover book which were missing on read print, do let us know. Occasionally we have seen items signed hoover or h. Herbert hoover signed copy of the memoirs of herbert hoover. In 1930, for example, he signed into law against the advice of many leading. Volume three is signed by herbert hoover on the title page. This is the longest of my four hoover biographies with 442 pages of text and it proves lively, dramatic and quite sympathetic toward its subject. This herbert hoover signed edition of the ordeal of woodrow wilson from 1958 would be a first edition and a very special copy. This is the longest of my four hoover biographies with 442 pages of text and it proves. Herbert hoover 18741964 was born in iowa into a quaker family, but both of his parents died before he was ten years old.
Hoovers reputation as a humanitarian faded from public consciousness when his administration proved unable to alleviate widespread joblessness, homelessness, and hunger in his own country during the early years of the great depression. The book itself is almost impossible to find, let alone it being signed. A noted humanitarian, his prepresidential letters can be lengthy and relate to his work and philosophy, a nice combination. This item is an official typed government report on relief operations in russia and poland for 1921 and 1922. Herbert hoover hoover, herbert, 18741964 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article hoover, herbert, 18741964. What is the value of herbert hoovers autograph on one of.
Herbert hoovers most popular book is american individualism. Hoovers threevolume memoirs covers the presidents life from his birth in 1877 up until 1941, including his student life at stanford, career as an engineer, work during world war i, his presidency, the great depression, and. From beginning to end, lyons lionizes hoover constantly pointing out the most admirable qualities that hoover possessed, and marginalizing or, much more frequently, ignoring any character flaws. His father, jesse hoover, was a blacksmith and farm implement store owner of german, swiss, and english ancestry.
Nov 26, 2017 in a different world somehow bypassed by the great depression, its possible to imagine a hoover presidency that signed into law some kind of social security systema concept endorsed by. Reading order book club discussion questions international publications extras maybe someday website. Books by herbert hoover author of american individualism. Shopping bag bauman rare books first editions, signed. Author of new hoover biography comes for book signing. Each volume is inscribed by herbert hoover on the front free endpaper. Nov 25, 2016 herbert hoover is usually ranked near the bottom of american presidents. If herbert hoover wrote a book about himself in the third person, his work would have matched what eugene lyons wrote here. President herbert hoover autograph historyforsale item 37565. Comes with eight pages of military documents dated from 1918 and 1919, both during and after world war i document signed herbert hoover as united states food administrator. A life, he is a fascinating and accomplished individualthe most versatile american since benjamin franklinand an idealistic, dynamic president who deserves a better reputation.
President herbert hoover has signed this macmillan hardbound book the memories of herbert hoover in blue ink across the books first page. Each year, hundreds of alertminded students write letters to the fbi, and thousands of others pay visits to our headquarters. Folded once vertically and thrice horizontally and unfolded. Speech typescript, four pages, boldly signed herbert hoover. A new biography finally does justice to herbert hoovers. Herbert hoover never liked to write out letters so alss from any point in his life are few and far between. Maybe hoover shouldnt be our least popular president. However in good condition all of these have fairly good value. West branch, iowa the national park service is hosting a book signing by author kenneth whyte, sunday, october 15, for his new herbert hoover biography, hoover. Herbert hoover autograph 1626801 signed speech warning. In a different world somehow bypassed by the great depression, its possible to imagine a hoover presidency that signed into law some kind of social security systema concept endorsed by. Smith in the presidential election of 1928 and took office in 1929.
Set includes 3 volumes all published by the macmillan company in new york. Hoover library few americans have known greater acclaim or more bitter criticism than herbert hoover. The book is signed inside the front cover by the author. Lot detail herbert hoover signed memoirs set of 3 books, all. After living with relatives in iowa and oregon, hoover became one of the first students to attend newly established stanford university, from which he graduated in 1895. You will inherit these freedoms and you will have the sacred duty. All rights reservedno part of this book may be reproduced in any form without per mission in writing. Herbert hoover, by vernon kellogg, is a classic us president biography. To frank hines with kind regards of herbert hoover. President hoover signs a card from stanford university, california. Images from herbert hoovers food mission 1946 and 1947. President herbert hoover signed letter with autograph. Hoover tells students of the burden and the cost of defending liberty. Signed and inscribed by hoover on front free endpaper.
Like most other citizens of west branch, jesse and hulda were quakers. Herbert hoover took office in 1929 with a display of optimism and the promise of a. Dec 15, 2017 herbert hoover writes about woodrow wilson fall 2008, vol. Herbert hoover writes about woodrow wilson fall 2008, vol. Herbert hoover signed letter leaving office public life. Large collection of official souvenirs that are for sale to collectors. Herbert hoover books, biography, quotes read print. This first edition, signed by herbert hoover is available at bauman rare books.
Herbert hoover autographed signed book us president. Hoover s threevolume memoirs covers the presidents life from his birth in 1877 up until 1941, including his student life at stanford, career as an engineer, work during world war i, his presidency, the great depression, and hoover s assessment of his policies. This letter on the letterhead of the secretary of the department of commerce, is dated april 1, 1921. Herbert hoover library herbert hoover, highly successful mining engineer, head of european recovery after world war i, secretary of commerce, and president of the united states, was also a prolific author. This book ships full of appreciation for your order and promptly from new jersey. Maybe hoover shouldnt be our least popular president the. October 20, 1964 hoover was the 31st president of the united states and served from 19291933. Herbert clark hoover, son of a quaker blacksmith, was born in west branch, iowa, but in went to oregon to become the ward of his uncle after the death of his parents.
Minister of hate, won the gustavus myers award and the wisconsin writers award for the best nonfiction book. Herbert clark hoover august 10, 1874 october 20, 1964 was an american engineer, businessman and politician who served as the 31st president of the united states from 1929 to 1933 during the great depression. First editions of two of hoovers most memorable works, both inscribed by him. President herbert hoover american relief administration. Herbert hoover autographed signed book us president stanford. The republicans of the 1920s had passedand warren harding had signeda much more. Book fine, except for slight wear at spine ends and corners. Herbert hoover first edition signed raptis rare books. The son of a quaker blacksmith, hoover was orphaned at the age of nine and sent. Herbert hoover hoover, herbert, 18741964 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article. The signing will be held at the visitor center from 1. Herbert hoover is usually ranked near the bottom of american presidents. Glen jeansonne is a professor of history at the university of wisconsinmilwaukee. Herbert hoover principles of mining, tough to find 1st ed, tougher to find signed.
About the time we think we can make ends meet, somebody moves the ends. First editions of each volume in the hoovers memoirs. Jan 20, 2016 published in 2009, herbert hoover by william e. Finally, in march 1932, hoover signed the norrisla guardia antiinjunction. Glen jeansonnes biography of the man who was chief executive. Each are near fine in very good to near fine dust jackets. Leuchtenburg is a member of the american presidents series. It is signed in ink yours faithfully, herbert hoover. Taft, published by reliance life insurance company of pittsburgh, 1928. Herbert clark hoover 1874 1964 was the 31st president of the united states from 1929 to 1933.
Herbert hoover as secretary of commerce and now the republican. First edition, inscribed in volume i, herbert hoover to maxwell f. His parents awakened him, and he signed the contract while still in his pajamas. Review of herbert hoover by william leuchtenburg my. Hoover returned to public service in the 1950s, serving on commissions aimed at increasing government efficiency for presidents harry truman and dwight eisenhower. I have about 68 of his autographs, one piece of construction paper has it, and a book, and a letter he wrote to my uncle, and the envelope it was in. Herbert hoover, 31st president of the united states 192933. Corners of covers and spine ends mildly thumbed, very good, lacking dj. I have some others too, booth tarkington, and other authors, anyone know where i can sell these items.
Masters of deceit by j edgar hoover, signed abebooks. Shopping bag bauman rare books first editions, signed and. May 26, 2012 this herbert hoover signed edition of the ordeal of woodrow wilson from 1958 would be a first edition and a very special copy. Herbert hoover hoover, herbert, 18741964 the online. Herbert hoover st president of the united states and author. Herbert hoover autograph 1626801 signed speech warning of.
Included is a book titled report of inaugural committee for the inauguration of herbert hoover, and two inauguration buttons dated 1929. American relief administration bulletinseries 2 no. Buried in the archives of the herbert hoover presidential library and in. Hoovers projections about his longevity were on the low side, however, as he died at age 90 on october 20, 1964, a. Leuchtenburg is professor emeritus of history at the university of north carolina chapel hill and the author of numerous books on 20th century history. In late winter of 1948, anderson, on behalf of the society, wrote herbert hoover inviting him to return to west branch on august 10, 1948, to celebrate his 74th birthday. Memoirs of herbert hoover first edition signed herbert. Scribners and van nostrand and stanford university press, 19381955. Herbert hoovers secret history of the second world war and its. Herbert hoover has 74 books on goodreads with 1500 ratings. Whyte will also be speaking about the book at the herbert.
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