Personal diary of Kennedys' White House nanny up for auction

The personal diary of the White House nanny during the Kennedy administration, which details the development of Caroline and John Kennedy Jr between 1957 and 1962, may fetch USD 2,800 at an auction.

The diary of Maud Shaw, which contains 22 handwritten pages, covers the emergence of teeth, first steps, first words, illnesses, and a detailed record of their nutritional intake.

With a resume that featured nanny positions in England, Iran, and Egypt, Shaw was hired by the Kennedys in 1957 to care for the newborn Caroline while JFK was still a senator, according to US-based RR Auction.

Regarding Caroline, Shaw notes in July-August 1959, "Says Da-Da, laughs very loudly, play pat-a-cake."
In March 1962, she notes that John is "repeating words after me - very well."
Another letter, postmarked March 26, 1967, says, "I miss you. We are in Mexico now. It is beautiful!"
A third letter, postmarked January 1, 1966, says, "Thank you very much for the pink thing (I don't know what to call it) and the picture frame. I have it here in Switzerland."