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