Title A woman of adventure the life and times of First Lady Lou Henry Hoover / Annette B. Dunlap

Published [Lincoln] : Potomac Books, an imprint of the University of Nebraska Press, [2022]

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Description 1 online resource Contents Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Avid Outdoorswoman -- 2. The Frustration of Being a Groundbreaker -- 3. Newlywed in China -- 4. Challenging Years -- 5. Power Couple -- 6. A World and a Marriage Transformed -- 7. A New Life's Purpose -- 8. Time of Transition -- 9. The Wearer of Many Hats -- 10. An Organizational Powerhouse -- 11. The Trail to the White House -- 12. An Independent-Minded First Lady -- 13. Volunteerism and Private Philanthropy -- 14. Out of the Limelight -- 15. No Finer Example -- Notes -- Index Summary Annette B. Dunlap takes a fresh look at Lou Henry Hoover, the First Lady who preceded Eleanor Roosevelt, from Hoover's relief efforts during World War I to her work developing organizations that promoted self-sufficiency among young girls and women Subject Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964. Hoover, Lou Henry, 1874-1944. SUBJECT Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964 Hoover, Lou Henry, 1874-1944 Hoover, Lou Henry, 1874-1944 fast Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964 fast Subject Girl Scouts of the United States of America -- Biography SUBJECT Girl Scouts of the United States of America fast Subject Presidents' spouses -- United States -- Biography SOCIAL SCIENCE / Philanthropy & Charity. BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women. Presidents' spouses SUBJECT California -- Biography Subject California United States Genre/Form Biographies Form Electronic book ISBN 9781640125230 164012523X

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