Archive consisting of a TLS from Eisenhower, along with inaugural tickets, programs, and other related items, sent from Eisenhower to his brother Edgar’s daughter and son-in-law. TLS signed “Ike E,” as president, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, December 20, 1956. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. William O. Causin, of Tacoma, Washington. In full: “With the official invitation to the Inaugural ceremonies, which accompanies this letter, comes also the hope that you will be the personal guests of Mamie and myself for the various functions to be held on January twenty-first. Since there are a number of other affairs to be held during the Inaugural period, a letter from Mr. Thomas E. Stephens is also attached, describing all of them in some detail. Mr. Stephens will be glad to be helpful to you in the matter of accommodations, also, if you should so desire. With warm personal regard.”
Printed letter from Thomas E. Stephens, a member of the White House staff, two pages, 8 x 10.5, headed at the top, “Memorandum Regarding Inaugural Activities,” informing the Causins that two complimentary tickets will be reserved for them for the Inaugural Ceremony at the Capitol, for the Inaugural Parade, and for the Inaugural Ball.
Also included are: two engraved Inaugural Invitations; complimentary tickets to the “Inaugural Festival 1957,” Pre-Inaugural Service, Inaugural Parade, and Inaugural Ball; Programs of the Pre-Inaugural Services, Inaugural Ball, Inaugural Ceremonies, and Inaugural Festival; two 5 x 3 index cards with the Causins’ schedule for January 19th and 20th. Handwritten in pencil on the January 19th card, “Visit with Earl” and, in ink on the reverse, “Arthur 950-51 / Earl 800 / Milton Mayflower 571,” the hotel rooms of President Eisenhower’s four brothers. The schedule on the January 20th card includes, “10:30 AM Private Swearing-in Ceremony. White House (street dress).” Constitutionally, President Eisenhower’s second term began at 12 Noon on January 20, 1957, but because it fell on a Sunday, the public swearing-in was held on Monday, January 21st. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.
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