Hear from the people who bring these historic sites alive. These audio clips are part of A Year of Sounds & Stories. Funding for this project was made possible through a grant from The Institute of Museum and Library Services. To hear more stories from this project visit A Year of Sounds & Stories. You can also access our audio files on SoundCloud and HistoryPin. He's Going To Be President Someday John Clay, a painter employed by Sara Delano and James Roosevelt to paint Springwood, remembers one of his encounters with FDR as a child. Clay is impressed by FDR's father's foresight. Riding A Donkey With FDR The Water Put Me Here, The Water Has To Bring Me Back Louis Depew, longtime employee of Franklin Delano Roosevelt- his chauffeur. Depew tells a story about FDR's attempts to recover from his infantile paralysis. Willis Draiss, son of a Roosevelt household employee, tells a story of getting a gift from Eleanor Roosevelt. Lester Entrup, employee of Eleanor Roosevelt at her home Val-Kill, describes how Eleanor Roosevelt entertained for visiting dignitaries and important people. Eleanor Roosevelt was known for her casual entertaining style. Lester Entrup, household employee of Eleanor Roosevelt at her home Val-Kill, tells a story involving his wife Marge Entrup and a visit from LadyBird Johnson. Marge Entrup was head cook, and very protective of her recipes. Marge, what are we having for dinner? Lester Entrup, household employee at Eleanor Roosevelt's home at Val-Kill, describes Eleanor's entertaining style and fondness for carbohydrates. Lester Entrup's wife, Marge Entrup, was Eleanor Roosevelt's head cook at her home at Val-Kill. |
Last updated: February 26, 2015