Manuscript Collection

Harry Withers White House Holiday Collection - Accession 1584 M775 (832)

Harry Withers White House Holiday Collection - Accession 1584 M775 (832)

Authors

Harry Withers

Files

Identifier

Accession 1584 - M775 (832)

Inclusive Dates

2004

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

6 pieces

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

This collection consist of memorabilia collected by Harry Withers related to his visits to the White house for holiday celebrations during President George administration in 2004. The collection includes an autographed Easter egg from the White House Easter Egg Roll in 2004. The collection also includes a program titled, A Season of Merriment and Melody: Holidays at the White House which includes a welcome note from President George and First Lady Laura Bush, descriptions of decorations throughout the White House, and illustrations by illustrator Elise Primavera. The collection includes a Christmas Greeting Card with President George Bush with Harry Withers and his wife, Jan and a second personalized and autographed greeting card with First Lady Laura Bush with Harry and his wife, Jan with the White House Christmas Tree in the background.

Provenance

The Harry Withers White House Holiday Collection was donated to the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections by John Withers on April 14, 2017.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Harry Withers White House Holiday Collection - Accession 1584 M775 (832)

LC Subject Headings

White House (Washington, D.C.)--Collectibles; White House (Washington, D.C.)--Guidebooks; Christmas--Washington (D.C.); Christmas decorations--Washington (D.C.); White House Easter Egg Roll--Collectibles; Washington (D.C.)--Social life and customs; Presidents--United States; Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946- --Collectibles; Bush, Laura Welch, 1946- --Collectibles; Souvenirs (Keepsakes)--Washington (D.C.)

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