King James version of "The Holy Bible" published by the World Publishing Company, 5.5 x 8, signed and inscribed on a special presentation page in fountain pen, "Mrs. Harry Jarrett, Herbert Hoover, February 18, 1960." A provenance note is penned on the facing page, in part: "This Bible was given to Mrs. Jennie R. Jarrett in anticipation of her birthday, March 26th by Rev. and Mrs. Joseph M. Woods, Jr. following their personal visit with former President Herbert Hoover in his apartment in the Waldorf-Astoria, New York City on February 16, 1960. During this visit Mr. Hoover autographed the Bible in commemoration of his visit to the Liverpool Methodist Church." Includes a TLS by Herbert Hoover, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 25, 1961, to Mrs. Harry L. Jarrett, in part: "I was delighted to receive your gracious note. It brings back pleasant memories of that visit and the inspiring sermon which we had the pleasure of hearing." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope for Hoover's letter, a carbon copy of Mrs. Jarrett's August 1961 letter to Hoover ("You may recall, the Rev. Joseph M. Woods visiting you last spring in New York and having you autograph a Bible which he presented to me"), and a signed carbon copy of Joseph M. Woods, Jr.'s February 1960 letter to Hoover ("My secretary, Mrs. Harry L. Jarrett, very much appreciated the Bible which you were gracious enough to sign").
In 1930 President Hoover spoke at the Civil War battlefield in Gettysburg, PA, and afterward spent time trout fishing in the PA mountains. While returning to Washington, DC, Hoover and his motorcade made an unannounced stop at the small Methodist Episcopal Church in Liverpool, PA, to hear Rev. Jarrett's sermon from Psalm 27:4. Hoover put a $5 bill in the collection plate during the offering.
