Scope and Contents From the Series: This series begins with an article from the Virginia Record of January, 1966, entitled "First Lady of the Commonwealth." It gives much information regarding Mrs. Godwin, Governor Godwin, and their daughter, Becky. Correspondence highlights Mrs. Godwin's official, personal and social activities during the years her husband held public office. Other material related to Mrs. Godwin is scattered throughout the entire collection, and the items comprising this series constitute a small portion of...

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Statement by Mrs. Godwin, Honorary Chairman of Library Week; invitations, letters on participation in Virginia Jaycee project - "Apply Jelly Sunday"; news release regarding Mrs. Godwin's operation at Norfolk General Hospital; letters regarding Honorary Chairman of Lee District Junior Woman's Club; cancellations following Becky's accident; acknowledgments of cookbooks received.

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Message as Honorary Chairman of Woman's Auxiliary, Richmond Academy of Medicine: information sent to Charleston, South Carolina paper; statement on work of Richmond Symphony Women's Committee; honorary chairmanships; invitation from Mrs. Lyndon Johnson; note from Mrs. Hubert Humphrey; letters on leaving Mansion.

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Biographical information on Mrs. Godwin; complimentary letters on Mrs. Godwin as First Lady of Virginia; letters of appreciation by St. John's Church members regarding Mansion reception; articles and pictures on the Godwin's new home at Cedar Point; article on Mrs. Godwin and campaign; The Journal, article on Mrs. Godwin; newspaper article regarding "Miniature First Ladies Show Of Ballgowns"; gifts to Mrs. Godwin; acknowledgments of gifts received.

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Mrs. Godwin's calendar and participation in various events; invitations, acknowledgments of cookbooks; introduction of Elizabeth Hanford Dole, wife of Senator Robert J. Dole of Kansas, Williamsburg; U. S. Department of Commerce Award to Virginia Independence Bicentennial Commission; Garden Clubs coffee; Christmas Mansion tours and information.

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Mrs. Godwin's calendar and participation in various events; invitations, acknowledgments of cookbooks; introduction of Elizabeth Hanford Dole, wife of Senator Robert J. Dole of Kansas, Williamsburg; U. S. Department of Commerce Award to Virginia Independence Bicentennial Commission; Garden Clubs coffee; Christmas Mansion tours and information.

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Invitations; participation in various events; requests and responses from organizations for donation of items for auctions; Thalhimer's appearance to autograph Living in a Legacy; Virginia State Chamber of Commerce information and purchases of Mrs. Godwin's book; letters regarding book.

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Invitations; participation in various events; requests and responses from organizations for donation of items for auctions; Thalhimer's appearance to autograph Living in a Legacy; Virginia State Chamber of Commerce information and purchases of Mrs. Godwin's book; letters regarding book.

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Acknowledgments of Mrs. Godwin's book, Living in a Legacy; letters of appreciation for Mansion tours and gifts; correspondence regarding depletion of supply of Mrs. Godwin's book.

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Mrs. Godwin's dinners and receptions; numerical information on number of people touring mansion.

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Correspondence and information on Frankie Welsh Scarf designed for Mrs. Godwin for use as gift; letters acknowledging receipt of scarf.