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Harvard University’s Theodore Roosevelt Collection, housed in its Widener and Houghton libraries, is a major resource for study of the life and times of Theodore Roosevelt. The collection originated as a comprehensive library opened in New York City by the Roosevelt Memorial (later Theodore Roosevelt) Association in 1923, and donated in 1943 to Roosevelt’s alma mater. The collection, since enlarged, includes manuscripts (Theodore Roosevelt’s papers other than those designated by him for the Library of Congress and papers of other Roosevelt family members), ancillary archival resources, printed works, photographs and cartoons, and ephemera relating to Roosevelt’s personal and professional life.
Portions of the collection, already cataloged, were digitized at Harvard and then received by digital library staff. Our digital library currently holds some 3,000 items from the Harvard collection, consisting of its total holdings of Theodore Roosevelt’s diaries, outgoing correspondence, and compositions, as well as eleven personal clipping scrapbooks, 1881-1899. See below to view items from this collection in the digital library.
Reproduction or publication of these materials requires the permission of the Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Page for his letter and informs him that he will dine with the Archbishop when he arrives. He also compliments Page on his work as ambassador.
1918-03-01
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Page for his cablegram.
1918-07-23
In reply to Frederick William Holls’s letter, Governor Roosevelt invites him to spend next Sunday night in Albany.
1899-11-21
Governor Roosevelt apologizes to Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higginson, but informs him that his request is not possible.
1898-11-15
Governor Roosevelt encloses a letter written by George W. Dithridge which is referred to the Educational Commission for consideration.
1899-12-02
Governor Roosevelt invites Frederick William Holls to breakfast at the house of his brother-in-law, Douglas Robinson, where they will meet with Senator Thomas Collier Platt to discuss “various measures affecting the policy of the party in the coming legislature.” Roosevelt believes that “the ideas of some of our friends need straightening out as to the work of your commission,” referring to the Education Commission.
1899-12-11
Governor Roosevelt thanks Frederick William Holls for his letter. He believes he will have to condense part of the letter, since he does not plan to “go as minutely into the provisions of the bill” in his message.
1899-12-28
Governor Roosevelt is delighted that Charles E. Fitch and William Croswell Doane support the bill, most likely referring to a bill on education. He asks how William Kernan and Joseph Francis Daly feel about the bill.
1900-01-01
Governor Roosevelt thanks Frederick William Holls for the report of the committee, most likely referring to a committee on education, noting the advantage of having Judge Joseph Francis Daly write the report. Roosevelt would like to “make the compromise allowing the Regents to elect the first chancellor and having them submit to a reorganization,” although he is more concerned with getting the bill passed.
1900-01-03
Governor Roosevelt assures Frederick William Holls that his name will be printed correctly in the official documents. He is delighted that Holls liked the message and is sending him several copies in pamphlet form. Roosevelt believes that Holls should put the name of the chancellor in the bill to avoid criticism. He plans to invite Holls for a visit to discuss matters with members of the legislature.
1900-01-05
Governor Roosevelt informs Frederick William Holls that he will not be able to open the exhibition. After the legislature “gets fairly to work,” Roosevelt would like Holls to consult with some of their friends about the unification bill.
1900-01-06
President Roosevelt informs Eliot C. Clarke that he read his letter regarding Angora goats to the Cabinet for their entertainment as well as the edification of Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson and to cheer up Secretary of State John Hay.
1905-06-20
Newspaper article about a humorous letter received by President Roosevelt by someone who took poor advice from the Department of Agriculture regarding Angora goats.
1905-06
Although it is difficult for Governor Roosevelt to refuse Frederick William Holls’s request, he cannot presently make another engagement to speak. Roosevelt discusses “how ugly the fight about [Louis Frisbie] Payn is.” He would like to invite Holls to see him soon.
1900-01-10
President Roosevelt thanks William D. Sohier for his letter. He informs Sohier that he has written to the United States Mint and urged them to strike the coins in question. Roosevelt also writes that he will forward Sohier’s letter to the Mint.
1907-08-24
William D. Sohier writes to Eliot C. Clarke and encloses a letter from President Roosevelt regarding the United States Mint and the striking of new St. Andrew’s coinage designs.
1907-10-14
President Roosevelt asks Senator Lodge to send this letter to William D. Sohier. He discusses the charges against Edward F. McSweeney and the state of affairs in the Immigration Office.
1902-01-24
President Roosevelt informs William D. Sohier that he received his letter. He discusses the possibility of intervention in San Francisco, but concludes that it is not likely. Roosevelt emphasizes the need to respect the representatives and people of San Francisco and their decision.
1906-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt informs William D. Sohier that he found his letter and enclosures very interesting. He comments on attitudes towards his politics in New York and compliments Sohier on his work in Massachusetts, especially what the Highway Commission has done concerning the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company.
1910-12-08
President Roosevelt regrets that Josiah H. Benton did not receive his thank you note for the book.
1908-04-18