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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-02-26
Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
John H. Finley tells Frank Harper he will be calling on Theodore Roosevelt on Friday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-17
John H. Finley, president of the City College of New York, clarifies the proceedings for the laying of the cornerstone for the new college. President Roosevelt would not have to formally attend anything or make an address if he came; he would just have to lay the cornerstone. Finley assures Roosevelt that he does not want the situation to embarrass him, but hopes that he can attend to associate himself with the college.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-06
President Roosevelt’s letter was read and “heartily received” at John H. Finley’s inauguration. Finley hopes that Roosevelt may be able to attend the dedication of the building for which the cornerstone was laid on the inauguration day.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-30
John H. Finley thanks President Roosevelt for the letter. Finley encloses a note he had written before he received the President’s letter to be read at his inauguration. He seems to be urging the President to attend in person, and says he had discussed this with Senator Albert Beveridge and with Dr. Albert Shaw. He hopes Roosevelt might yet consent to his request.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-07
John H. Finley suggests reviving the movement he discussed with President Roosevelt last summer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-03