Eleanor Roosevelt: Book, Eleanor Roosevelt's Book of Common Sense Etiquette

Name/Title

Eleanor Roosevelt: Book, Eleanor Roosevelt's Book of Common Sense Etiquette

Entry/Object ID

2026.00.112

Description

Eleanor Roosevelt's Book of Common Sense Etiquette, published in 1962, is a guide to manners that emphasizes kindness and consideration over rigid rules, covering topics from business and family life to international travel. Mrs. Roosevelt argued that good behavior stems from kindness and applies to all aspects of life, positioning Americans as ambassadors of democracy through their conduct.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Book