This is a transcription of a memorandum from White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy dated March 5, 1962. In the memorandum, Pearce discusses the first draft of the White House guidebook. Pearce reiterates her desire for Mrs. Kennedy's contributions to be made known in the introduction. Questions about the donor list and other changes are also included. This memo is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by White House Historical Association.

This is a transcription of a note from First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce dated February 20, 1962. Mrs. Kennedy asks Pearce where the Abigail Adams portrait that was used on a tv program is located. On the back, Pearce responds that CBS is checking who owns the original portrait, although Pearce does say that she found an original silhouette, presumably of Mrs. Adams. This is likely a reference to Mrs. Kennedy's famous tour of the White House, which aired on February 14, 1962 on CBS. This letter is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association

This is a transcription of a memorandum from White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy dated February 15, 1962. In the memorandum, Pearce tells Mrs. Kennedy about her most recent talk with a Mr. West from the White House Historical Association. Pearce addresses some of the difficulties in working with the National Geographic Society, and their disagreement over which images to include and the future White House guidebook's purpose. This memo is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. The document is printed on paper and contains handwritten notes in the margins, likely from Mrs. Kennedy. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This is a transcription of a memorandum from White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy dated February 13, 1962. In the memorandum, Pearce provides Mrs. Kennedy a progress report on her meeting with Mr. Shore from National Geographic and Mr. West (likely White House Chief Usher J. B. West). The topic of the meeting was what would become the White House guidebook. Mr. Shore wanted to determine what would be National Geographic's involvement in order to proceed with the project. This memo is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. The document was printed on paper and contains handwritten notes in the margins, likely from Mrs. Kennedy. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This transcription of a letter to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy from J. B. West is from circa 1961 to 1962. In the letter, West discusses the donor list for the White House guidebook. J. B. West was the Chief Usher of the White House from 1957 to 1968. The letter features a reply from Mrs. Kennedy at the bottom of the page. This letter is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by White House Historical Association.

This is a transcription of a correspondence from First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce is from circa 1961- to 1962. Mrs. Kennedy discusses layout, illustrations, and timeline for the White House guidebook. This correspondence is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This is a transcription of a correspondence from First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce from circa 1961 to 1962. Mrs. Kennedy references writing an introduction to the White House guidebook and securing photography of the Jackson statue in Lafayette Square. This correspondence is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This is a transcription of a correspondence from First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce from circa 1961 to 1962. Mrs. Kennedy mentions showing the guidebook to President John F. Kennedy, the "feasibility" of printing a White House catalog, and securing photographs of the White House in the snow. This correspondence is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This is a transcription of a letter from First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to possibly J. B. West—White House Chief Usher (1957 to 1969)—from circa 1961 to 1962. Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy relays feedback on the layout and illustrations to be included in the upcoming White House guidebook. This letter is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This is a transcription of a correspondence from First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce from circa 1961 to 1962. In this correspondence, Mrs. Kennedy responds to previous notes regarding the shape of the upcoming White House guidebook and images to be included in the final version. This letter is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This is a transcription of a correspondence from First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce is from circa 1961-1962. Mrs. Kennedy references Lorraine Waxman Pearce’s speaking engagements as well as their progress on the White House guidebook and catalog for the White House Collection. This letter is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This is a transcription of a letter from First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce dated April 5 (ca. 1962). The letter references Mrs. Kennedy and Lorraine Waxman Pearce’s work on the White House guidebook, Pearce’s office in the Map Room, and Mrs. Kennedy’s struggle to balance her roles as first lady, mother, and wife. This letter is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This is a transcription of a letter from Anthony Galliers-Pratt dated August 21, 1961. In the letter Pratt thanks White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce for a delightful afternoon, presumably at the White House, and her account of White House history. Pratt was an Englishman who owned Mawley Hall, an 18th-century county mansion near Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, England. This letter is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This is a transcription of a letter from First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce dated August 1961. Shortly after President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, Mrs. Kennedy took steps towards preserving the historic integrity of the White House. In 1961, she created the Fine Arts Committee for the White House, established the White House Historical Association, and hired the first White House Curator—Lorraine Waxman Pearce. Pearce joined the White House in March of 1961. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with Mrs. Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. This letter is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This correspondence from John N. Pearce to White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce, his wife, is dated April 1961. The couple met while studying at Winterthur Museum, University of Delaware and both led accomplished careers in historic preservation. Lorraine was staying at the Fairmont Hotel (now known as the Fairwind Hotel) in Miami, Florida while John was home in Washington, D.C. when this letter was written. This letter is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This correspondence from John N. Pearce to White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce, his wife, is dated April 27, 1961. The couple met while studying at Winterthur Museum, University of Delaware and both led accomplished careers in historic preservation. In this letter, John expresses excitement that Lorraine is returning home a day early from a stay at the Fairmont Hotel (now known as the Fairwind Hotel) in Miami, Florida with their son. John wrote from the couple's home in Washington, D.C. This letter is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This correspondence from John N. Pearce to White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce, his wife, is dated April 24, 1961. The couple met while studying at Winterthur Museum, University of Delaware and both led accomplished careers in historic preservation. In this note, John Pearce mentions Lorraine Waxman Pearce's feature in a New York Times Magazine article on First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Lorraine was staying at the Fairmont Hotel (now known as the Fairwind Hotel) in Miami, Florida while John was home in Washington, D.C. when this letter was written. This letter is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This correspondence by John N. Pearce to White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce, his wife, is dated April 19, 1961. The couple met while studying at Winterthur Museum, University of Delaware and both led accomplished careers in historic preservation. In the letter, John gives Lorraine encouragement and he mentions missing both her and their children. Lorraine was staying at the Fairmont Hotel (now known as the Fairwind Hotel) in Miami, Florida while John was home in Washington, D.C. when this letter was written. This letter is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This correspondence by John N. Pearce to White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce, his wife, is dated April 16, 1961. The couple met while studying at Winterthur Museum, University of Delaware and both led accomplished careers in historic preservation. In the letter John Pearce discusses furniture acquisitions. Lorraine was staying at the Fairmont Hotel (now known as the Fairwind Hotel) in Miami, Florida while John was home in Washington, D.C. when this letter was written. This letter is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961-1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House Guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over sixty years. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This correspondence written by John N. Pearce to White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce is dated April 15, 1961. The couple met while studying at Winterthur Museum, University of Delaware and both led accomplished careers in historic preservation. In this letter, John Pearce mentions reading about the discovery of pieces of the Bellangé suite in the day's newspaper. Lorraine was staying at the Fairmont Hotel (now known as the Fairwind Hotel) in Miami, Florida while John was home in Washington, D.C. when this letter was written. This letter is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

This correspondence written by John N. Pearce to White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce is dated April 12, 1961. The letter includes birthday wishes from John to Lorraine, his wife. Lorraine was staying at the Fairmont Hotel (now known as the Fairwind Hotel) in Miami, Florida while John was home in Washington, D.C. when this letter was written. The couple met while studying at Winterthur Museum, University of Delaware and both led accomplished careers in historic preservation. This letter is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years. Transcription provided by the White House Historical Association.

In this letter to Alice Winchester, dated June 29, 1962, White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce explains progress on the writing of the first White House guidebook as well as differences she has to Winchester's previous suggestions about the book. Alice Winchester was an American art historian and magazine editor. From 1939 to 1972, Winchester was the editor-in-chief of the magazine, Antiques. This letter is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

In this memorandum from White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy dated March 5, 1962, Pearce discusses the first draft of the White House guidebook. Pearce reiterates her desire for Mrs. Kennedy's contributions to be made known in the introduction. Questions about the donor list and other changes are also included. This memo is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

In this memorandum from White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy dated February 15, 1962, Pearce provides Mrs. Kennedy a progress report about the most recent White House guidebook developments. She also answers questions that Mrs. Kennedy had asked her in previous letters. This memo is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

In this letter from White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy dated February 15, 1962, Pearce tells Mrs. Kennedy about her most recent talk with a Mr. West from the White House Historical Association. Pearce addresses some of the difficulties in working with the National Geographic Society, and their disagreement over which images to include and the future White House guidebook's purpose. The second part of the memo is Pearce's draft of the first couple pages of the guidebook, discussing the creation of the White House and White House changes and renovations. This memo is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.