Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt is being honored at a banquet held at the Waldorf- Astoria in New York City. The banquet is also a fundraiser for the Democratic party. Here she is seen with fellow dignitaries, left to right: Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, former President Harry S. Truman, Adlai Stevenson, Senator Herbert Lehman, Governor Edmund "Pat" Brown, Robert B. Meyner, and Governor G. Mennen Williams. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt is seated with other dignitaries at an event held in her honor. Held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City, the banquet was also a democratic party fundraiser. Seated from left to right: former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, former President Harry S. Truman, Adlai Stevenson, and Senator Herbert Lehman. From: George S. Zimbel collection.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt will be honored at a banquet being held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Former President Harry S. Truman (right) is one of the main speakers. The banquet is also a fund raiser for the Democratic party. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

A Democratic fund raising banquet in honor of Eleanor Roosevelt was held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. In this photo is former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, former President Harry S. Truman, and Missouri Senator Stuart Symington. From: George S. Zimbel collection.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and former President Harry S. Truman share a moment speaking informally before a banquet. The banquet, in Mrs. Roosevelt's honor, is a fund raiser for the Democratic Party. Former President Truman is one of the main speakers. They are at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt is being honored at a banquet that is a fund raiser for the Democratic Party. The event is at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Here the former First Lady and Former President Harry S. Truman share a laugh.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt will honored at a banquet that is also a fund raiser for the Democratic Party. Here she is seen chatting with Former President Harry S. Truman. Former President Truman is one of the main speakers. Adlai Stevenson can be seen in the background. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and former President Harry S. Truman smile for a photo. They are attending a banquet in former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's honor. It is a fundraiser for the Democratic Party at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Seven Presidential hopefuls will be in attendance. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Former President Harry S. Truman chat before a fundraising banquet. Adlai Stevenson sits at right. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt will be honored at the banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Seven presidential hopefuls will be in attendance. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman chats with Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Adlai Stevenson sits at right. They are attending a fundraiser in former First Lady Roosevelt's honor. The funds generated will go to the Democratic Party. Presidential hopefuls were in attendance at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.