Herbert Hoover Lot of 3 Signed Letters, 1928

A lot of three typed letters signed by 34th U.S. President Herbert Hoover (1874-1964) to Editor-in-Chief of The Saturday Evening Post George H. Lorimer (1867-1937).

This lot is comprised of:

1) A 1p typed letter signed, "Herbert Hoover", on Hoover's personal letterhead, 7.25" x 10.5", Washington,  March 14, 1928. Expected mailing folds and light wear, else in fine condition.

In full, "Apropos of our conversation I find that the Country Gentleman has had some discussions with J. R. Howard, former President of the American Farm Bureau Federation on some agricultural articles. / Mr. Howard is a very warm friend of mine and I think he is just the man you are seeking for certain purposes in the matter we discussed In any event he will be coming to see the editorial staff toward the end of this week."

2) A 1p typed letter signed, "Herbert Hoover", on Hoover's personal letterhead, 7.25" x 10.5", Washington, April 20, 1928. Expected mailing folds and light staining, else in fine condition.

In full, "The editorial and statement in this week's issue of the Saturday Evening Post are of most powerful importance. We are having them reproduced in thousands and distributing them to those people who do not subscribe to the Post. Some are taking the editorial as an advertisement and I think one chain of newspapers is about to republish it entirely. / I am indeed grateful."

3) A 1p typed letter signed, "Herbert Hoover", on Hoover's personal letterhead, 7.25" x 10.5", Washington, June 7, 1928. Expected mailing folds and light wear, else in fine condition.

In full, "Many thanks for your note of June 5th. You have taken the proper attitude with this lady."

Upon his appointment as Harding's Secretary of Commerce in 1921, Hoover undertook the department's reorganization. Initiating the first steps to insure governmental supervision of radio broadcasting and commercial aviation, he also promoted studies which led to the construction of the Hoover Dam and the St. Lawrence Seaway. In 1923, Hoover was retained as Secretary of Commerce by Coolidge. 

In 1927, Hoover began his campaign for the presidential nomination indirectly by supervising relief efforts in the Mississippi flood. Known for his monumental humanitarian relief work in Europe during and after World War I, Hoover was called on to organize relief for the victims of the epic disaster. He swung into action, assembling hundreds of ships to carry supplies, overseeing the creation of tent cities for refugees, and making radio and press appeals that helped raise millions of dollars for the Red Cross.

Under George Lorimer, as editor from 1899 to 1936, The Saturday Evening Post became an immensely successful and influential magazine; its circulation rose from several thousand to more than one million. Lorimer published the works of some of the greatest American writers and hired the then-unknown illustrator Norman Rockwell to create cover artwork. Lorimer knew many presidents personally, and nearly every president during his editorship contributed to the Post, but he was most active in promoting the fortunes of Herbert Hoover. Lorimer and Hoover had a lifelong friendship. President Herbert Hoover was a pallbearer at Lorimer's funeral.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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