Tag Archives: White House library

Abigail Fillmore and the White House Library

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Abigail Fillmore is one of those early First Ladies who has faded into oblivion. She needs to be re-explored. Miss Powers, Teacher Abigail Powers (1798-1852) was only two when her father died. She later claimed to have inherited two important … Continue reading →

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First Ladies of Indisposition

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Feather Schwartz Foster

The three First Ladies of the United States between 1849-1857 were, in their individual ways, indisposed in the true meaning of the word. None had the disposition for the highly visible social duties that were inherent and necessary to fulfilling … Continue reading →

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