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Presiding Ladies of the White House / containing biographical appreciations together with a short history of the Executive mansion and a treatise on its etiquette and customs

By Lila G. A. Woolfall
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Containing concise biographical sketches of the women who served as official hostesses of the Executive Mansion, this volume pairs personal appreciations with a brief institutional history and a practical treatise on household etiquette and ceremonial customs. It surveys individual lives and public roles, outlines the mansion’s principal state rooms and offices, and notes patterns of social duty and hospitality. The text is accompanied by portraits and decorative borders that illustrate the presiding ladies and the rooms discussed.

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Lila G. A. Woolfall

Lila G. A. Woolfall is an author known for her work "Presiding Ladies of the White House," which offers biographical insights into the women who have played significant roles in the history of the Executive Mansion. This book not only highlights the lives and contributions of these First Ladies but also provides a brief history of the White House itself, along with a discussion of its etiquette and customs. Woolfall's writing contributes to the understanding of the social and political dynamics within the presidential residence, making her work a valuable resource for those interested in American history and the role of women in it.

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