Small archive of Smoot Schmid’s photographs and ephemera related to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1936 visit for the Texas Centennial Exposition, including: four original vintage glossy 10 x 8 photos, with one showing FDR speaking and three showing him in a convertible; one original vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Eleanor Roosevelt; an invitation and printed cover letter inviting Schmid to a “Luncheon in honor of His Excellency The President of the United States of America” on June 12th; an original Western Union telegram sent to Schmid inviting him to the luncheon, and a copy of his positive response; the admission pass for the luncheon issued to Schmidt and signed by him in pencil, “R. A. Schmid”; and a breakfast menu for the train ride of “The President of the United States and Party” for his trip from San Antonio to Dallas on June 12th. Also includes a small glossy 1942 photo of a Schmid-endorsed billboard advertising war bonds. In overall very good to fine condition. From the collection of Dallas County Sheriff 'Smoot' Schmid.
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