Local AAUW to donate rare book
The Huntley-area branch of the AAUW will mark Women's History Month with a rare book donation this week to the Huntley Area Public Library.
A presentation of the limited-edition Eleanor Roosevelt family memoir is planned for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley.
Written by Eleanor Roosevelt II, "With Love, Aunt Eleanor: Stories from My Life with the First Lady of the World," offers an intimate picture of one of America's most beloved – and most controversial – first ladies.
Combining photographs and memorabilia from her own family albums, Eleanor R. Wotkyns, Roosevelt's eldest niece and namesake, tells personal stories of her experiences with her famous aunt, before and after the White House years. The scrapbook-style memoir contains nearly 90 original photos and other family artifacts that have not been reproduced elsewhere.
The public is invited to attend the library ceremony Wednesday and view photo displays of Roosevelt and her public life. The local AAUW branch plans to donate another book each March to build an AAUW Women’s History collection at the Huntley library.
Since 1881, AAUW (formerly known as the American Association of University Women) has been the nation's leading voice promoting education and equity for women and girls. The organization has a nationwide network of nearly 100,000 members, 1,000 local branches, and 500 college and university institution partners.
To learn more about Huntley Area AAUW membership, programs and activities, e-mail huntleyaauw@gmail.com or call Diane Ayers at 847-669-0848.
