Mrs. Culp's Diary, Monday, October 11, 1937
Mrs. Culp sends out the laundry and Mrs. Roosevelt celebrates a birthday
Once again, Mrs. Culp sent a bundle of laundry out to be cleaned, by a place called Thrift Wash. Nine pounds of laundry cost 49 cents, or about $9.30 in current dollars.
October 11 was the birthday of first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, who was fifty-three years old. A celebration was held with the Roosevelt’s eldest son, James, and his wife, Eleanor’s brothe…
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