{"value"=>"<p>The bulk of this subseries consists of embossed certificates of appreciation and proclamations received by Mrs. Astor from civic, charitable, cultural, educational and governmental organizations and agencies in New York City and State. There are also are a few letters from notable persons; drawings by New York City public school children; papers relating to Vincent Astor and the Astor family; and other miscellany as noted below:</p> <p>#331 contains a typed letter signed (April 28, 1978) by President Jimmy Carter to Mrs. Astor acknowledging her contributions to the ratification of new treaties between the United States and Panama; three autograph letters to Mrs. Astor from Nancy Reagan written on White House stationery; and letters and drawings by New York City public school children sent to Mrs. Astor in appreciation of her aid.</p> <p>#333 contains memorabilia relating to Vincent Astor and the Astor family including a report card (November 1905) of Vincent Astor when he was a student at St. George's School, Newport, Rhode Island; Vincent Astor's copy of an agenda (January 1956) for a meeting of the board of directors of the United States Lines Company; charts and financial figures relating to the operation of the St. Regis Hotel for the month of December 1956; an appraisal (September 1912) of paintings, water colors, engravings and photographs at 840 Fifth Avenue belonging to the Estate of William Astor; and a copy of the last will and testament (1957) of Ava Ribblesdale, mother-in-law of Mrs. Vincent Astor.</p>"}