Mamie Eisenhower Autographs
Mary Geneva "Mamie" Eisenhower (née Doud; November 14, 1896 – November 1, 1979) was the first lady of the United States from 1953 to 1961 as the wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Born in Boone, Iowa, she was raised in a wealthy household in Colorado. She married Eisenhower, then a lieutenant in the United States Army, in 1916. She kept house and served as hostess for military officers as they moved between various postings in the United States, Panama, the Philippines, and France. Their relationship was complicated by his regular absences on duty and by the death of their firstborn son at the age of three. She became a prominent figure during World War II as General Eisenhower's wife.
As first lady, Eisenhower was given near total control over the expenses and scheduling of the White House. She closely managed the staff, and her frugality was apparent in White House budgeting throughout her tenure. She entertained many foreign heads of state in her role as hostess. She showed little interest in politics and was rarely involved in political discussion, though she did support soldiers' welfare and civil rights causes. She had poor balance due to Ménière's disease, giving rise to rumors of alcoholism. She was a popular first lady, and recognized as a fashion icon, known for her iconic bangs and frequent use of the color pink. The Eisenhowers were married for 52 years, until Dwight's death in 1969. She spent most of her retirement and widowhood at the family farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, before returning to Washington in her final years, where she died in 1979.
Mary Geneva "Mamie" Doud was born in Boone, Iowa, as the second child of meatpacking executive John Sheldon Doud and Elivera Mathilda Carlson. She grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Pueblo, Colorado; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Denver, Colorado; and the Doud winter home in San Antonio, Texas. Her mother was a daughter of Swedish immigrants, and Swedish was often spoken at home. Her father ran a meatpacking company founded by his father, Doud & Montgomery, until he retired at age 36. He also had investments in Illinois and Iowa stockyards, producing a sizeable fortune. His wealth provided the family with many comforts, including servants who tended to their needs and connections with high society.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Mamie Eisenhower (RARE Dachsund Signed Dwight + Mamie Eisenhower + Gov. Dan Thornton) was sold in July 2026 for $4,900.00 while the cheapest item (Typed Letter Hand Signed By Mamie Eisenhower On White House Letterhead) found a new owner for $0.99 in October 2024. The month with the most items sold (16) was October 2025 with an average selling price of $129.95 for an autographed item of Mamie Eisenhower. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in November 2025 with $4,900.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was October 2024. In average, an autographed item from Mamie Eisenhower is worth $49.99.
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Mamie Eisenhower home temporarily closed by water issues (07/12/2014): BOONE — The recent rains Boone County has received during the past month has taken its toll on the area, including the Mamie Eisenhower Birthplace. Mamie Eisenhower home temporarily closed due to water issues (07/11/2014): The recent rains Boone County has received during the past month has taken its toll on the area, including the Mamie Eisenhower Birthplace. On June 27, water began collecting in the basement of the historic home, eventually amounting to four inches of standing water. May 17 event highlights Mamie Eisenhower, 1950s fashions and tea (05/06/2014): GETTYSBURG >> Learn the story of Mamie Eisenhower, general's wife and first lady, Saturday, May 17, when the National Park Service at Eisenhower National Historic Site features the dramatic program, Mamie Remembers Gettysburg. C-Span to feature Mamie Eisenhower (11/03/2013): William Snyder, curator at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, will be part of C-Span’s program “First Ladies.” Airing Monday at 8 p.m. CST (check your TV guide), will feature Mamie Eisenhower. Check out our Facebook page for a preview. Prairie Meadows: Mamie Eisenhower Stakes is wide open (05/08/2013): ALTOONA, Iowa – The last three runnings of the $70,000 Mamie Eisenhower at Prairie Meadows, a six-furlong stakes for Iowa-bred fillies and mares, were won by the speed merchant Sakakawea. The search for a new division leader begins Friday evening.
