42 Years in the White House

Name/Title

42 Years in the White House

Entry/Object ID

2015.4.227

Description

Irwin Hood "Ike" Hoover served first as electrician, usher, and later Chief Usher at the White House, serving under Presidents Benjamin Harrison, Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Calvin Coolidge, Warren Harding, Herbert Hoover, and Franklin Roosevelt. Ike Hoover died on September 14, 1933, holding the position of Chief Usher until that time. this is a recollection of his time spent in the White House. The book also contains 25 illustrations. Hardbound. Green linen covering with red letters. 5.5 x 8.25 inches.

Collection

Scarmuzzi

Acquisition

Accession

2015.4.0

Source or Donor

Patricia A. Scarmuzzi

Acquisition Method

Gift