Telegram from Wesley Livsey Jones to James Andrew Drain
James Andrew Drain’s position will “be kept in proper shape” with President Roosevelt.
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Creation Date
1902-02-18
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Letter from Robert Shaw Oliver to James Andrew Drain
Assistant Secretary of War Shaw is pleased with the new militia law and is preparing new and revised regulations for expenditures on shooting galleries and target ranges.
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Creation Date
1906-06-20
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Two portraits of James Andrew Drain
Telegram from Robert Bacon to James Andrew Drain
Acting Secretary of State Bacon instructs James Andrew Drain to take the oath of office and proceed to Shanghai, China.
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Creation Date
1906-07-11
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Telegram from Elihu Root to James Andrew Drain
President Roosevelt wishes to appoint James Andrew Drain as district attorney of the United States Court for China.
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Creation Date
1906-07-03
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Bird on Nellie’s hat
Score and lyrics for “The Bird on Nellie’s Hat” a comedic song with words by Arthur J. Lamb and music by Alfred Solman. The cover illustration is a drawing of a woman with a large hat that is decorated with a bird. The cover notes that the song is featured by May Ward, the “dainty little comedienne.”
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Creation Date
1906
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Why I lecture
In this article for Ladies’ Home Journal, William Jennings Bryan explains why he continues to give public lectures despite his governmental position as the Secretary of State.
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Creation Date
1915-04
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The welcome camp-fire built for Theodore Roosevelt by the Camp-fire club of America
The Camp-fire Club of America welcomes Theodore Roosevelt on his return to the United States after an African safari and tour of Europe. A poem, with accompanying illustrations and photographs, celebrates Roosevelt’s hunting and recreational achievements. The event’s schedule includes a reception, luncheon, and an address from Roosevelt.
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Creation Date
1910-06-22
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Roosevelt in S.D.
Theodore Roosevelt, in a dark suit, tie, and hat, stands next to an open topped automobile while in South Dakota.
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Creation Date
1910
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Theodore Roosevelt addresses supporters in Oklahoma City
Theodore Roosevelt addresses supporters on the balcony of the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on September 24, 1912, during the 1912 presidential campaign. The postcard was discovered in the historical collection of the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office where it had been tucked away for many decades inside a ledger.
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Creation Date
1912
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Andrew Drain
Theodore Roosevelt thanks James Andrew Drain for the book. He was sorry to learn of Drain’s illness when he was in Buenos Aires. He invites Drain to visit him when he is next in New York.
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Creation Date
1912-12-20
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Andrew Drain
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates Major Drain on the experience he is having in France and the service he is rendering to his country. Roosevelt appreciates the kind words about his sons.
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Creation Date
1917-09-28
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Andrew Drain
Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed having James Andrew Drain to lunch. He believes a proposal to abolish the detailed general staff is a large step backwards.
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Creation Date
1911-12-27
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Andrew Drain
James Andrew Drain’s book has arrived and Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed reading Stories of Some Shoots, or the Chronicles of a Gratified Gunner, which describes Drain’s hunting adventures in Scotland in 1911. Roosevelt wishes Drain had the opportunity to hunt in Africa, also.
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Creation Date
1912-12-31
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Andrew Drain
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased that James Andrew Drain countered Andrew Carnegie’s “ridiculous statement” about the costs of war. Roosevelt believes it is particularly worthwhile to point out that the pension list is a result of the government not preparing for war.
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Creation Date
1913-02-14
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gifford Pinchot
President Roosevelt introduces James Andrew Drain, president of the National Rifle Association. Drain has done a great deal to promote rifle shooting in the National Guard and with the public.
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Creation Date
1909-01-02
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Andrew Drain
Vice President Roosevelt invites James Andrew Drain to lunch at his home in Oyster Bay, New York, on July 10.
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Creation Date
1901-07-03
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Andrew Drain
Theodore Roosevelt cannot meet with James Andrew Drain. He will be taking a six week break and then campaigning until election day.
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Creation Date
1914-07-06
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Andrew Drain
Vice President Roosevelt invites James Andrew Drain to lunch in Oyster Bay, New York, on Tuesday, July 16.
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Creation Date
1901-07-13
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Andrew Drain
If Theodore Roosevelt is allowed to organize a division he will contact James Andrew Drain.
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Creation Date
1916-07-14