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William T. Hornaday sends his condolences to Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt on the death of their son, Quentin.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-07-23
William T. Hornaday encloses a copy of a letter he sent to Frank H. H. Roberts of the New Mexico Educational Association. Hornaday asks Roosevelt to send a telegram to Roberts on November 26th expressing approval of the fact that the Association has taken up the cause of wildlife conservation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-11-16
William T. Hornaday was pleased to learn that Aldo Leopold will be speaking at the convention of the New Mexico Educational Association. Hornaday views New Mexico as a “shining example in wildlife conservation.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-11-16
William T. Hornaday sends Theodore Roosevelt a petition in support of the New York Board of Education against “the disloyal school teachers.” Hornaday would appreciate if Roosevelt could get as many signatures as possible and return to him by Friday or Saturday night.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-11-22
William T. Hornaday writes to Josephine M. Stricker, secretary of Theodore Roosevelt, thanking Roosevelt for his letter supporting the campaign against “the socialist teachers in New York.” Hornaday’s own petition against the teachers has been signed by about 150 people and will be taken to the New York Board of Education.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-11-27
William T. Hornaday writes to inform Theodore Roosevelt of his opposition to the proposed lease of Stinking Lake, New Mexico, to a sportsman’s club looking to “turn the finest wild-fowl bredding ground in New Mexico into a duck “preserve.”” Hornaday believes that Stinking lake should be designated as a national bird preserve.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-12-10
William T. Hornaday will support E. H. Grubb’s scheme for Stinking Lake if Grubb can secure the approval of the New Mexico Game Protective Association. In a handwritten postscript, Hornaday celebrates the New York Board of Education’s dismissal of three “disloyal teachers.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-12-20
A statement authored by William T. Hornaday criticizes the Sulzer bill which would allow for the sale of moose, caribou, and white mountain sheep meat in Northern Alaska. Hornaday reports that he and several prominent game conservation associations were shocked to discover that the legal sale of big game in Alaska had been occurring for some time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-03-04
William T. Hornaday is disturbed by events at home and abroad. The American Defense Society is fighting against pacifism and working hard to prevent “disloyal meetings” from taking place in New York. Hornaday is alarmed by a bill drawn up Congressman Sulzer and the Department of Agriculture, and supported by Charles Sheldon and Edward William Nelson, allowing the sale of Alaskan big game all year round.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-03-02
William T. Hornaday writes to the “Defenders of Big Game” about a “painful situation” where the Department of Agriculture continues to allow the sale of big game in Alaska.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-03-04
William T. Hornaday writes that the situation with Attorney General Gregory is “intolerable” and deserving of a congressional investigation. He also encourages Theodore Roosevelt to chastise Edward William Nelson and Charles Sheldon about the proposed sale of big game in Alaska. Hornaday believes that Roosevelt’s ear will recover, as his own did in 1906.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-03-08
William T. Hornaday will write to Mr. Mortensen who he feels has been “very ill used.” Hornaday believes the trouble lies with Attorney General Gregory, who he thinks should not continue to hold such a high position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-04-22
William T. Hornaday writes to Richard M. Hurd to request assistance in persuading the government to reprint Hornaday’s “Searchlight on Germany” pamphlet and distribute to troops in France and at home in the U.S.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-01-07
William T. Hornaday is certain that Theodore Roosevelt will be the successor to President Wilson, and he expects that Americans will be disgusted by Congress’s meager preparedness plan. Hornaday hopes that Roosevelt can help him prevent the re-election of Congressman Bennet who Hornaday considers to be a traitor. Hornaday also encloses a piece he wrote about the guacharo bird.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-04-01
Writing shortly after the 1916 Republican National Convention, William T. Hornaday expresses his dismay and disgust at the current state of the Republican Party which he feels is led by “pacifists, slackers and hyphenates, who are neither patriotic nor intelligent.” Hornaday believes that the nation as a whole has become “soft” and “rotten” and deserving of a “good licking.” He praises Theodore Roosevelt’s leadership ability and wishes that the Republican Party had nominated him for another term.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-06-12
William T. Hornaday thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the letter which was sent to William Beebe. Hornaday believes Beebe is the world’s greatest ornithologist in part because, like Hornaday, he is committed to “making interesting zoological knowledge available to the millions who are interested in birds.” Hornaday would like Roosevelt to attend the opening of the Heads and Horns Collection in the Spring of 1918.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-10-10
William T. Hornaday is having trouble finding support in Congress for the Game Sanctuary Bill due to a number of legislators who oppose federally established game reserves. Hornaday would like Theodore Roosevelt to write to “as many senators as possible” urging them to support the bill. He also hopes that Roosevelt can write an article, for widespread publication, which is critical of the current system of game preservation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-12-26
William T. Hornaday very much liked Theodore Roosevelt’s article on the League to Enforce Peace. Hornaday wanted to tell the Women’s Press Club in his speech that the organization is a “conspicuous case of wasted effort” but did not have enough time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-01-12
William T. Hornaday sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the latest issue of “The Pine Cone” newsletter. Hornaday commends the work of the Albuquerque Game Protective Association and encourages Roosevelt to send a letter of appreciation to its secretary, Aldo Leopold.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-01-13
William T. Hornaday telegrams Theodore Roosevelt to advise that Iowa state game warden Elmer Calvin Hinshaw is fighting against bills to give Iowa prairie chickens and quail five year close seasons. It has been reported in the press that Roosevelt is supporting Hinshaw.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-03-15