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Author:
Dunlap, Annette, 1955- author.
Title:
A woman of adventure : the life and times of First Lady Lou Henry Hoover / Annette B. Dunlap.
Publisher:
Potomac Booksan imprint of the University of Nebraska Press,
Copyright Date:
2022
Description:
1 volume : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subject:
Hoover, Lou Henry,--1874-1944.
Hoover, Herbert,--1874-1964.
Presidents' spouses--United States--Biography.
Girl Scouts of the United States of America--Biography.
Califronia--Biography.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Avid Outdoorswoman -- The Frustration of Being a Groundbreaker -- Newlywed in China -- Challenging Years -- Power Couple -- A World and a Marriage Transformed -- A New Life's Purpose -- Time of Transition -- The Wearer of Many Hats -- An Organizational Powerhouse -- The Trail to the White House -- An Independent-Minded First Lady -- Volunteerism and Private Philanthropy -- Out of the Limelight -- No Finer Example.
Summary:
"A Woman of Adventure takes a fresh look at the first lady who preceded Eleanor Roosevelt and her extraordinary accomplishments that previous historians have often overlooked, from her relief efforts during World War I to her work of developing organizations that promoted self-sufficiency among young girls and women"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1640125159
9781640125155
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1261877671
LCCN:
2021038782
Locations:
XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)
TDPH826 -- Davenport Public Library (Davenport)
IAOX771 -- State Library of Iowa (Des Moines)
FMPC224 -- Guttenberg Public Library (Guttenberg)
GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)
TVPD862 -- Louise & Lucile Hink -Tama Public Library (Tama)
DPPE403 -- Kendall Young Library (Webster City)

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