Primary Sources Works Cited

Periodicals
My Day. Print. This was one of Eleanor's ongoing columns in a newspaper. It allowed her to
discuss current events, foreign affairs and proved to be a forum for her to express
herself.
Roosevelt, Eleanor. "My Day." King Features [New York]: n. pag. Print. This source contains
manyof Roosevelt's newspaper columns 1936-1962.

Nonperiodicals
- - -. Are We Overlooking the Pursuit of Happineess? Parents. N.p.: n.p., 1936. Print. Another
one of Eleanor's books, this source dealt with her attitude towards domestic politics.
Some of the book detailed the misfortune i AMerican society as well as the missteps of
FDR. She explained a few of her plans towards tackling economic downfall, but they
were never accepted.
- - -. This I Remember. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1949. Print. Being Eleanor's
autobiography, this source provided us direct insight into her life and her emotions. It
detailed her thoughts about FDR's affair, the Great Depression and some controversial
politics of that time. This source was the most helpful used as support for analysis.
Roosevelt, Eleanor, and Allida M. Black. Courage in a Dangerous World: The Political Writings
of Eleanor Roosevelt. New York: Columbia UP, 1999. Print. This source compiled many
of Eleanor's political writings throughout her life, including writings from her My Day
newspaper columns, published books, correspondences, and interviews to build a clearer

picture of ER's philosophies about various subjects. These sources gave us a better
understanding of how Eleanor stood to become the leader she is remembered as today.

Audiovisual
"Allenswood Academy." Marist Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 2015. This image shows Eleanor
along with Mme. Souvestre and her classmates from Allenswood Academy, a
transformative time in her life.
"Anna Hall Roosevelt." Franklin D. Roosevelt Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 2015.
<http://www.gwu.edu/~erpapers/teachinger/images/anna_hall.jpg>. The picture is of
Eleanor's mother, a beautiful and young socialite in New York City.
Bettmann/CORBIS. Eleanor Roosevelt Touring Poor Area of San Juan. 15 Mar. 1934. CORBIS
Images. Web. 1 Feb. 2015. This source lets us view how ER not only was involved in
bettering common welfare, she was willing to go to poverty-stricken areas to see
firsthand the issues brought by poverty. She played an active role in raising awareness
about the importance of common welfare and basic human freedoms.
By 1933, nearly 11,000 banks had failed, destroying the life savings of millions of Americans.
1933. History. Web. 2 Feb. 2015. This photographs serves to indicate the horrible impact
the Great Depression had on the American people.
CORBIS. Franklin D. Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at the third inaugural parade.
20 Jan. 1941. The Guardian. Web. 24 Jan. 2015. This photograph alludes to the
partnership between FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt to achieve their political goals. Eleanor
was the first First Lady to have an active public life and career during her husband's
terms of presidency. She would influence FDR's decisions for the nation.

Drafting Committee Chairman, 1947. N.d. Photograph. This photograph depicts ER as chairmen
of a UN meeting with China's representative as vice-chairmen during a drafting
committee of the Declaration of Human Rights which would be one of ER's crowning
achievements in securing international human rights.
Eleanor and Franklin sitting together. History Channel. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 2015. This image
shows the strength in their partnership and the friendliness between them Eleanor
managed after the affair.
Eleanor and Mary McLeod Buthane. N.d. Photograph. This image was helpful in showing the
growing friendship and advocacy for African Americans that Eleanor showed.
Eleanor Discussing Politics with Young Women. N.d. Photograph. Eleanor exhibits compassion
and respect when she speaks to young ladies. This shows her ability to connect with
people and to speak her mind, regardless of her audience.
Eleanor doing a broadcast. N.d. Photograph. This image shows Eleanor's involvement in
communicating with the American people.
"Eleanor, Granmother, Mother and Aunt Tissie." Franklin D. Roosevelt Library. N.p., n.d. Web.
2 Feb. 2015.
<http://www.fdrmaristlibrary.com/photos/2007/7/15935367_116824785857.jpg>. This
photgraph shows Eleanor in the arms of her grandmother, learning and enjoying the
company of her family.
Eleanor Meeting an Indian Minister. N.d. Photograph. This shows Eleanor's willingness to
participate in foreign affairs and in maintaining a good relationship with other diplomats.

Eleanor Roosevelt at Democratic National Convention. N.d. Photograph. This source shows
Eleanor's support for the Democratic party as she remained politically active after FDR's
death through her writings and speeches.
Eleanor Roosevelt speaking at the United Nations in July 1947. N.d. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Presidential Library and Museum. Speaking Up. Web. 2 Feb. 2015. This particular source
depicts the roles that Eleanor played during her time as the First Lady.
Eleanor Roosevelt Teaching at Brandeis University. N.d. Photograph. This source depicts ER's
active role in education as she lectures college students. Education was one of her
passions as she believed that well educated and informed citizens are crucial to the
workings of national government.
Eleanor Roosevelt with Dorothy Heights. N.d. Photograph. This photograph depicts Eleanor
being handed a human rights activist award by fellow women's rights and civil rights
leader. This source provides further insight to how Eleanor was recognized during the
time period for her achievements in fighting for basic human rights.
Eleanor Roosevelt with Labor Administrator. N.d. Photograph. This photograph alludes to
Eleanor's support for labor and union rights. As a public figure she would promote
worker's rights to be a part of labor unions.
Eleanor Roosevelt with Marian Anderson. N.d. Photograph. This source keys into the knowledge
of how ER stood up for the musician Anderson who was discriminated against due to
race. As an advocate for African American Rights, Eleanor defended Anderson which
brought further awareness to the issues of racial inequality.
Eleanor Serving Food at the White House. N.d. Photograph. This shows Eleanor's hospitable
nature and the way she could balance being a hostess and an advocate.

Eleanor through the Years. TIME. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 2015. This photo essay shows Eleanor
from childhood to death, capturing her life in a few images.
Eleanor Visiting FDR's Grave. N.d. Photograph. This source shows ER visiting her husband's
grave after being widowed Eleanor would go on to actively pursuit her interests in
furthering basic human rights.
Eleanor Visiting Wounded Woman. N.d. Photograph. Eleanor took an active role in aiding the
wounded and providing support for those injured during the war. As shown by this image,
she was loved by the American people.
Eleanor with Franklin and children. Marist Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 2015. This picture
shows Eleanor with her family, happy before she learns of the affair that Franklin has
had.
Eleanor with her father and siblings. Roosevelt House Institute. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 2015.
<http://roosevelthouseinstitute.org/houseguide/wp-content/uploads/ad17.gif>. Eleanor is
seen here with her family, seeming happy and healthy.
Eleanor with President Truman. N.d. Photograph. After FDR's death Eleanor and President
Truman would go on to form a strong collaborative friendship as ER influenced Truman's
decisions for the nation.
"Elliot Roosevelt." Franklin D. Roosevelt Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 2015.
<http://www.gwu.edu/~erpapers/teachinger/images/elliott_r.jpg>. This image is of
Eleanor's father, Elliot Roosevelt, a dearly loved man until his drug abuse problem
became more apparent.

ER as Chairman of a UN Meeting. N.d. Photograph. An international leader as well, ER is

pictured while presiding as the chairman of a UN meeting showing her political activism
after being widowed.
ER at Drafting the Commission Meeting. N.d. Photograph. At the first meeting for drafting an
international Bill of Rights, Eleanor would rise to defeat the skepticism about her and
gain the respect of her colleagues who finally realize her leadership capabilities.
ER at Tea with Female Law Students, 1929. N.d. Photograph. Eleanor Roosevelt at a tea for
women law students held at NYU in 1929 displays ER's support for women to be welleducated and knowledgeable about current events.
ER Being Interviewed about Human Rights Draft. N.d. Photograph. This sources shows ER at an
UN radio interview and highlights the importance of the creation of the Declaration of
Human Rights which Eleanor advocated for.
ER Chatting with Assistant UN Secretary-general, 1947. N.d. Photograph. This primary source
empathizes Eleanor's abilities in communicating with fellow leaders of the world in order
to voice her opinions on the necessities of human rights.
ER Smiling as She Looks at the Declaration of Human Rights Document. N.d. Photograph. This
source illustrates Eleanor's passionate advocacy for the Declaration of Human Rights
which would mark her international leadership by outlining basic human rights.
ER with Women's Trade Union. N.d. Photograph. This source illustrates Eleanor's social activism
for labor rights as she was a leader of the Women's Trade Union League also displaying
her support for employed women.

FDR Library Image. N.d. Image. The combination of these four pictures of Eleanor Roosevelt
throughout the her life depicts the progression of her life from a shy, awkward girl to a
bold, confident women who fought for rights for oppressed groups.
First Lady Biography: Eleanor Roosevelt. N.d. National First Ladies' Library. Web. 2 Feb.
2015. This photo was used to depict Eleanor Roosevelt as the First Lady during FDR's
first term as President.
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Chief Charles Alfred Anderson, 1941. 1941. Franklin D.
Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum Collections and Programs. Web. 2 Feb.
2015. This primary source shows a picture of Eleanor Roosevelt with one of the first
African American pilots during the breakout of World War II. The picture emphasizes
Eleanor's decision to fight for the equality of African Americans and the prevention of
racial injustice.
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at Morrison Field. She stopped to visit Ream Army Hospital (The
Breakers Hotel) in Palm Beach, ca. 1944-1945. ca. 1944-1945. Palm Beach County
History Online. Web. 1 Feb. 2015. This primary source shows a photograph of Eleanor's
active involvement as a First Lady during WWII as she visited hospitals. This allows us
to see how ER was a compassionate mother to the American country.
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt - Declaration of Human Rights Speech (with Dr. Allida Black).
N.d. WAMC Northeast Public Radio. Web. 2 Feb. 2015. The picture is used to depict
Eleanor Roosevelt during her period as the First Lady right after the inauguration of
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in his first term.
First Lady Photograph. N.d. Photograph. First Lady Biographies. This photograph of Eleanor as
a First Lady alludes to her leadership role as a political partner to FDR as well as an

independent social and political leader in America during the times of the Great
Depression, New Deal Era, and WWII.
Franklin D. Roosevelt. N.d. History. Web. 2 Feb. 2015. This picture was used to show the
character of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during his first term as President.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum. Eleanor Roosevelt in the South Pacific. N.d.
American Realities with Bill Youngs. Web. 1 Feb. 2015. This photograph displays
Eleanor's active role during WWII as she traveled around to visit military bases and
hospitals, giving encouragement to the American people.
Franklin D Roosevelt's better half Eleanor visited the UK in 1942. Here she is having a good old
giggle with the girls of Britain's Air Transport Auxiliary. Even during hard times, when
butter was scarce and the world was at war, nothing could keep the smile off of Ellie's
face. N.d. Voices Compassion Education. Web. 2 Feb. 2015. This photograph of Eleanor
indicates her activity during World War II, where she would visit ally countries to
observe any issues that would need to be resolved.
Getty Images. Eleanor Roosevelt holds a press conference after the inauguration of President
Franklin D. Roosevelt. N.d. History. Web. 2 Feb. 2015. Eleanor Roosevelt is pictured in
this source as she holds the very first press conference at the beginning of President
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's first term.
Happenings Class Field Trip. N.d. Photograph. This image displays Eleanor actively
participating as a teacher and mentor for her female students by taking them on field trips
in order to educate these privileged girls the realities around them in America.

Happenings Class Photograph. N.d. Photograph. This source depicts Eleanor as an educator
which was one of her passions and a way for her to continue being a leader by
influencing the younger generation.
Harris & Ewing. Eleanor Roosevelt receiving Red Cross pin. White House, Washington, D.C.
1933. Library of Congress. Web. 1 Feb. 2015. This source displays how Eleanor was an
active Red Cross volunteer as she compassionately aided injured American servicemen
during WWII.
- - -. Eleanor Roosevelt with group of women. 1932 or 1933. Library of Congress. Web. 1 Feb.
2015. This picture depicts Eleanor's active role in the community in which she played a
part in advocating women's rights starting in the first term of President Franklin Delano
Roosevelt.
- - -. Franklin D. Roosevelt inauguration. Eleanor Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt and
photographer outside White House, Washington, D.C. 4 Mar. 1933. Library of Congress.
Web. 1 Feb. 2015. This picture shows the inauguration of President Franklin D.
Roosevelt in his first term as the 32nd President of the United States of America. Eleanor
is also pictured, showing the first stages of her position as the First Lady.
): Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-. Statue of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at the Franklin Delano
Roosevelt Memorial, Washington, D.C. 1980-2006. Library of Congress. Web. 1 Feb.
2015. This primary source is a picture of a statue of Eleanor Roosevelt at the the Franklin
D. Roosevelt Memorial. The picture of her statue indicates the tremendous legacy she left
behind during her years as First Lady, advocating the fact that her role during America's
most brutal times - the Great Depression and World War II - made her stand out as an
individual.

Hollem, Howard R. Director F.H. LaGuardia (center) and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, assistant
director of the Office of Civilian Defense with Dean James M. Landis (right) of the
Harvard Law School on the occasion of his arrival in Washington to assume his new
duties as executive in the Office of Civilian Defense. 12 Jan. 1942. Library of Congress.
Library of Congress. Web. 1 Feb. 2015. The source is a picture of Eleanor Roosevelt
being sworn in as the assistant director of the Office of Civilian Defenses during the
beginning of World War II. This role that Eleanor took was one of the most significant
leadership positions she had taken, in which she was able to further apply her role as a
leader and activist.
Iwo Jima. c. 1945. Washington Post. Web. 1 Feb. 2015. The cited image is a famous World War
II photograph taken during the Battle of Iwo Jima. The photo gives an example of the
brutality of the war, in which soldiers fought bravely for their country.
League of Women's Voters. N.d. Photograph. This source conveys Eleanor's social activism of
being a supporter of women voting rights by being a leader and fellow member of the
League of Women's Voters.
The Los Angeles Times. The Los Angeles Times spreads the dispiriting news. 1945. History of
American Journalism. Web. 2 Feb. 2015. This primary source is a photograph of the grim
headline regarding the death of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The source helped
to provide visuals for how the nation felt regarding the president's death.
"Marie Souvestre." George Washington University Archives. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 2015. This
source is an image of Marie Souvestre, Eleanor's mentor and teacher.

Mary McLeod Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt. N.d. Photograph. Both of these women were firm
supports of women's rights and civil rights. Eleanor is pictured with fellow human rights
activist leaders giving us a perspective of how she actively promoted racial equality.
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in the latter's office in Washington
on the occasion of Mrs. Roosevelt's being sworn in as Mayor La Guardia's assistant in
the Office of Civilian Defense. Mrs. Roosevelt's title is Assistant Director of the Office of
Civilian Defense. The ceremony took place on the morning of September 29. 29 Sept.
1941. Library of Congress. Library of Congress. Library of Congress. Web. 2 Feb. 2015.
This particular picture shows Eleanor Roosevelt being sworn into her position as the
assistant director of the Office of Civilian Defense. Through this organization, Eleanor
was able to interact with citizens during World War II, lending advice and assurance to
those whose family members have gone to fight in the war.
Visiting FDR's Grave. N.d. Photograph. Truman Library. Eleanor visiting FDR's grave signifies a
turning point in her life as she loses her closest political partner but gains the freedom of
expressing her own ideals of American politics.
Women's Trade Union League. N.d. Photograph. As an advocate for worker's rights, this source
demonstrates Eleanor's involvement as a leader and active member of the Women's Trade
Union.

Web sites, e-sources

"Quotations." Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial. National Park Service, U.S. Department of
the Interior, n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 2015. This particular source was used to locate a quote said

by Eleanor Roosevelt regarding the characteristics of her husband, President Franklin

Delano Roosevelt.

Legal sources
United States. Cong. Senate. Labor Management Relations Act. Washington: GPO, 1947. Print.
This act imposed on union worker's rights to protest against unfair working conditions set
by their employers. This bill was passed after Congress overrode President Truman's
veto. Eleanor Roosevelt was noted for repeatedly speaking out against the passage of this
bill as it limited labor rights for union workers.

Unpublished & other sources

Loeffler, Gisella. "Letter from Gisella Loeffler to Eleanor Roosevelt, July 27, 1939." Letter to
Eleanor Roosevelt. 27 July 1939. Work Projects Administration / National Archives. The
Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project. Web. 2 Feb. 2015. This particular source is a picture
of a letter sent to Eleanor Roosevelt during the period of the Federal Arts Projects. The
contents of the letter expose sorrow for the end of the Projects, but a tone of gratitude
towards Eleanor's efforts in shining some light to her people.
MacLeish, Archibald. "Letter from Archibald MacLeish to Eleanor Roosevelt, October 14,
1940." Letter to Eleanor Roosevelt. 14 Oct. 1940. Library of Congress. Library of
Congress. Web. 1 Feb. 2015. This source is a photograph of a letter sent from Archibald
MacLeish to Eleanor Roosevelt regarding the education of military soldiers during World
War II.

Roosevelt, Eleanor. "Letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Archibald MacLeish, October 22, 1940."
Letter to Archibald MacLeish. 22 Oct. 1940. Library of Congress. Library of Congress.
Web. 1 Feb. 2015. This source is a photograph of a letter sent from Eleanor Roosevelt to
Archibald MacLeish in response to MacLeish's letter regarding the education of military
soldiers during World War II. Similar topics were also discussed in Archibald MacLeish's
letter, as well.
- - -. Letter to Addie Frizielle. 13 May 1944. Eleanor Roosevelts four basic rights, 1944. The
Gilder Lehrman Instit. of American History, New York City. The Gilder Lehrman
Institute of American History. Web. 29 Dec. 2014. This primary source is a photograph
of Eleanor Roosevelt's letter to Addie Frizielle, in which Eleanor discusses her opinions
on the fundamental rights of all people.
- - -. "My Day" column written by Eleanor Roosevelt on the subject of segregation. 5 Jan. 1944.
The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project. Web. 2 Feb. 2015. This particular source was a
series of columns that Eleanor wrote during and after FDR's Presidency. This column
written on January 5, 1944 shows Eleanor's position on the social issue of racial injustice
and her stance on wanting to prevent further segregation.
"Universal Declaration of Human Rights." N.d. MS. This source would outline basic human
freedoms and rights which Eleanor strongly believed in. Inspired by the Bill of Rights,
Eleanor chaired the UN committee to draft this document which shows her to be a leader
in avocation of human rights. This document which was created under ER's supervision
gives another perspective to the legacy she left to Americans and to the world.