John F. Sethman
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"John F. Sethman," White House Workers History Project, White House Historical Association, 2026, https://whha.whirlihost.com/Detail/workers/1000.
- Position
- Engineer
- Years in President's House
- circa 1943 – 1944
- Legal Status
- Free Person
- Gender
- Male
- Presidency
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Biography
- As early as 1943, John F. Sethman appeared on White House staff lists as an engineer. (1) In 1944, the White House staff roster listed his work location as the East Wing, but at this time, further information about his life is scarce. (2)
- (1) "Christmas List for December 25, 1943 for the Men and & Wife & Children Up to 14 Years of Age," 1943, Folder: Christmas Lists; Topical File, 1933-1945, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt Papers, Part 1, 1884-1964, Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
(2) "Roster of White House Employees, Revised, April 1, 1944," Folder: Investigative Case Files, 1934-1945, Records of the United States Secret Service, 1933-1945, Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York. - Birthplace
- Unclear from Context