Dwight D. Eisenhower, White House Administration Employee, Lucille Tutt, Archive of Documents and Photographs Incl. Eisenhower Staff and Family Photos

Lot 197

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Lot Description

Dwight D. Eisenhower, White House Administration Employee, Lucille Tutt, Archive of Documents and Photographs Incl. Eisenhower Staff and Family Photos and Shots of Nixon

Lot of 100+ items related to the Eisenhower administration, including: 28 photographs, 8 x 10 in., of Dwight D. Eisenhower on the campaign trail, at various events, with Vice President Richard Nixon and other politicians, staff members, and dignitaries, as well as images of Eisenhower's family, with 3 of the photos stamped on verso by White House photographer, Abbie Rowe, and a single view of the White House staff credited to H.T. Garret; 11 x 14 in. silver gelatin facsimile of a photograph of Eisenhower reproduced from a George Tames photograph, as per typed label affixed on verso, with Eisenhower's facsimile signature, 1953; 3 signed photographs with personal inscriptions to Lucille Tutt from Sherman Adams, Assistant to the President, Wilton B. Persons, White House Chief of Staff under Eisenhower, and Robert Keith "Bob" Gray, Eisenhower's adviser; and 8 personal snapshots of what appears to be an inaugural parade.

5 typed letters on White House letterhead from Eisenhower and a single letter from Mamie Doud Eisenhower, each with autopen signature, 1954-1960; 4 TLsS from employees of the Eisenhower administration.

The lot also features an inaugural ball program with its original blue tassel, 8.5 x 11 in., used ticket stubs for the event, and two large invitations to the ceremony, 1957; approx. 28 miscellaneous invitations, such as passes to the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives, cards on White House stationary for holiday parties, the inauguration, sympathy cards, and invitations to reunions of Eisenhower’s staff; Christmas card, 13 x 11 in., featuring portraits of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower with facsimile inscription and signatures, 1956; and 6 framed prints after original paintings by Eisenhower accompanied by original paper mats. Includes landscape scenes and 2 presidential portraits of Washington and Lincoln. Range in size from 10 x 13.5 in. to 14.5 x 18 in.

Campaign ephemera includes 2 "I am an Eisenhower fan" fans with original handles, 8 x 16 in.; I still like Ike 3 in. circular sticker; 10 political pins including holographic “More than Ever” I Like Ike pinback, 2 JFK pinbacks, and 2 miniature plastic figurines of John and Jackie Kennedy; and 2 first day covers commemorating the centennial of Eisenhower’s birth.

Lucille Tutt, White House Administration Employee, Collection of Presidential Memorabilia

Lots 194-207

Under stacks of papers and the sound of mummers over spurious typing in the bustling back offices of the White House, Lucille Tutt (1921-2013) happily sat at her desk. One crisp August morning John F. Kennedy wandered into the depths of the White House and surprised Tutt. “Oh! Good morning, Mr. President,” she gasped (The Washington Post, August 24, 1961). She shook the hands and served some of the most iconic presidents of the 20th century including: John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Harry S. Truman, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. She attended inaugural balls, receptions, and even a surprise party thrown by Jackie Kennedy for the President’s birthday. One can only imagine what she experienced during her career. Her collection of political memorabilia, press and personal photographs, press releases, invitations, and more accumulated during each administration documents the celebrations and a great time of mourning at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. from 1945 until 1965.

Provenance: From the Private Collection of Lucille Tutt

Condition

Very good.

Eisenhower prints are very good, but have not been observed outside of the frames.
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