Iconic Friendships Throughout History

In honor of international friendship month this February, enjoy this selection of materials that highlight some iconic friendships between well-known individuals throughout history. Between turning the pages, don’t forget to remind your own friends that you’re thankful for their presence in your life!

Friends divided: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson by Gordon S, Wood

Making their voices heard: the inspiring friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe by Vivian Kirkfield

Hank & Jim: the fifty-year friendship of Henry Fonda and James Stewart by Scott Eyman

Blood brothers: the fatal friendship of Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X by Randy Roberts

Fitzgerald and Hemingway: a dangerous friendship by Matthew J. Bruccoli

As always, Julia: letters of Julia Child and Avis DeVoto: food, friendship, and the making of a masterpiece by Joan Reardon