President Herbert Hoover
Photo of President Hoover
President Herbert Hoover
(U.S. President, 1929-1933; Cosmos Club member, 1921-1934).Library of Congress photo.

Herbert Hoover was elected to membership in 1921, when he served as Secretary of Commerce. His membership continued throughout his presidency.

Copy of membership record of President Hoover President Hoover's membership record. Document in Cosmos Club archives.
Copy of Hoover stamp from Club collection U.S. Postal Service stamp commemorating President Hoover.Stamp is exhibited on main floor of Clubhouse as a part of the Cosmos Club art collection.


President Hoover fly fishing Thoughts on fishing by President Hoover
President Hoover was an avid fly fisherman. Photo located in billiards room in Clubhouse is in the Cosmos Club art collection. President Hoover's thoughts about fishing: "All men are equal before fish." Illustrated version of Hoover's text, Herbert Hoover Presidential Library.


Fly fishing reel, (front view) Fly fishing reel, (back view)
Front and back views of fly fishing reel belonging to President Hoover. Fishing reel loaned to Cosmos Club courtesy of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library.


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