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Gillett, James Norris, 1860-1937

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Letter from James Norris Gillett to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James Norris Gillett to Theodore Roosevelt

California Governor Gillett acknowledges the importance of child welfare and proposes placing dependent children in schools where they can receive education and training to President Roosevelt. Gillett also informs Roosevelt that the California State Legislature’s anti-Japanese bills limiting land ownership and promoting school segregation have died for now. Due to the magnitude of the “Japanese question,” Gillett hopes that the federal government will lead in the best interests of the U.S.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-17

Creator(s)

Gillett, James Norris, 1860-1937

Telegram from James Norris Gillett to Theodore Roosevelt

Telegram from James Norris Gillett to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Gillett telegrams President Roosevelt that the bill in the California Legislature treats all aliens alike in regards to real property. He does not see how it would be objectionable to Japan or any other nation. In a handwritten response below the telegram, President Roosevelt informs Gillett that Secretary of State Elihu Root will send word concerning the real property rights of aliens. Roosevelt himself will write concerning the other bills.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-23

Creator(s)

Gillett, James Norris, 1860-1937