Professor Hamilton's Diary: June 25, 1935

He buys underwear at Macy's; I report on authors who spoke at the FDR Library

Professor Hamilton returned to New York today to continue his research at the New York Public Library. But he had another mission in mind. “At noon I went out to Macy’s and bought underwear, etc., for myself,” he wrote. Well, a diary is not supposed to be read by anyone else, is it? Sorry, Professor Hamilton.

The R.H. Macy Company flagship store at Herald Square is just a few blocks from the library. Opened in 1902, it still stands today as Macy’s. Note the motto on the side of the building in this vintage postcard being offered on eBay: “IT’S SMART TO BE THRIFTY.”

President Roosvelt returned from his weekend in Hyde Park early Monday morning and dove into a packed schedule that didn’t end until after midnight. Coincidentally, I returned from Hyde Park early Monday morning, where I attended the 20th Annual Roosevelt Reading Festival. Paid subscribers can read on and learn about this fantastic opportunity to hear accomplished authors speak about their work.