High-quality black leather checkbook folder given by President Roosevelt as a Christmas gift in 1942, embossed in gold with a presentation inscription on the front, “Christmas, 1942, from F. D. R.” The folder measures 3 x 6.75 and features two inside pockets. In fine condition, with minor scuffing.
Mary Evans Seeley's reference book Seasons Greetings From the White House indicates that this gift to the White House staff originally included one War Bond stamp from the president. Seeley does not provide a count of how many were distributed, but she does point out that only 300 executive office gifts were given in 1943, so it is reasonable to assume that roughly the same number were given in 1942.
