Letter from James Bronson Reynolds to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Bennet, Samuel E., 1872-1925, Food adulteration and inspection, Illinois--Chicago, Meat industry and trade, Meat inspection, Neill, Charles Patrick, 1865-1942, Work environment
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James Bronson Reynolds reports his findings to President Roosevelt after a tour of the Chicago Stock Yards led by Samuel E. Bennett, Chief Inspector of the Bureau of Animal Industry for Chicago. He found many improvements since his previous inspection, including building improvements and better sanitation, lunches, and workwear for workers. However, he notes that there is still much work to be done.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-10-29
Creator(s)
Reynolds, James Bronson, 1861-1924
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from James Bronson Reynolds to Theodore Roosevelt. [October 29, 1907]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o57310. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Reynolds, James Bronson, 1861-1924. Letter from James Bronson Reynolds to Theodore Roosevelt. [29 Oct. 1907]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o57310.
APA:
Reynolds, James Bronson, 1861-1924., [1907, October 29]. Letter from James Bronson Reynolds to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o57310.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
