Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Theodore Roosevelt family and friends

Some of the friends and family who greeted Theodore Roosevelt upon his return to the United States. From left to right: Corinne Douglas Robinson Alsop (Roosevelt’s niece), Corinne Roosevelt Robinson (Roosevelt’s sister), Grace Green Alexander (mother of Theodore Roosevelt Jr.’s fiancee Eleanor), Theodore Roosevelt Jr., Eleanor Butler Alexander (Theodore Roosevelt Jr.’s fiancee), Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, Kermit Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1910-06-18

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Lincoln and progressivism

Speech regarding Abraham Lincoln, the Whig party, the Republican party, Progressives, and California. A note by Nancy Harper Carston is enclosed, identifying Hiram Johnson as Theodore Roosevelt’s running mate in 1912.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1912

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Letter from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Partial letter of introduction for Charles K. McClatchy, a newspaper editor and Theodore Roosevelt supporter from Sacramento, California.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-24

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Letter from Hiram Johnson to Frank Harper

Governor Johnson gave the statement to several newspapers and, if it is considered valuable, he would like to see it in the morning papers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Statement of Governor Johnson Of California

Governor Johnson calls for the progressives of California and the West to support Theodore Roosevelt as the Republican presidential nominee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Telegram from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Johnson suggests that Meyer Lissner is the best candidate from California for the Progressive Executive Committee. Theodore Roosevelt’s speech from last week has been received favorably and Johnson would like to see it distributed widely.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-16

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Telegram from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

The opening meeting of the Progressive campaign in California was a great success.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-12

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Telegram from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Johnson is trying to send men to Oregon and Washington as suggested.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-22

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Letter from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Johnson offers his opinion on the presidential campaign and the Progressive Party’s platform and discusses the process of California’s election laws.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-08

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Telegram from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Johnson has returned to Sacramento, California, and found strong support for their actions at the Republican National Convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-27

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Letter from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Several cities have offered to host the Progressive National Convention. Public opinion in California is favorable toward the California delegation’s actions at the Republican National Convention. Governor Johnson suggests that the Progressive Party needs an “adequate publicity bureau.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-28

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Letter from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Johnson offers advice for Theodore Roosevelt’s presidential campaign. Johnson suggests that one man must control the campaign and that man needs to be Roosevelt. Johnson emphasizes that it needs to be a progressive campaign and that Roosevelt should ignore the politicians.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-27

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Telegram from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Johnson agrees to second Theodore Roosevelt’s nomination at the Republican National Convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-24

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Telegram from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Johnson congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his victory in the Ohio Republican primary.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-23

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Telegram from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

The campaign closed last night in California and Senator La Follette has shown his unfitness to be the presidential nominee as he has devoted his campaign to the vilification of Theodore Roosevelt. Governor Johnson is confident that California will support Roosevelt’s nomination.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-12

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Telegram from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Medill McCormick has arrived in California to help with the primary campaign. Governor Johnson expects Theodore Roosevelt to win California’s twenty-six delegates. Senator La Follette is campaigning in the state but Johnson is not concerned.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-22

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Telegram from Hiram Johnson to Ben B. Lindsey

Hiram Johnson would like to see Theodore Roosevelt campaign in every state with a direct primary. He has requested statements from Progressive leaders regarding their declarations for Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-03-25

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Letter from Hiram Johnson to Frank Harper

Governor Johnson has given Colonel Collier of San Diego a card requesting that Collier be given a brief meeting with Theodore Roosevelt. Collier is influential in San Diego and is looking to take part in the Progressive struggle.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-02-12

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Letter from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Johnson has arrived in New York City but is feeling ill and is unable to call on Theodore Roosevelt. Johnson intends to meet with Roosevelt at some point this week.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-30

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

Letter from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Johnson reflects on President William H. Taft’s visit to California. Taft gravitated toward the “higher ups” and political bosses. Johnson was distressed at Taft’s lack of humanity and apparent belief that the government only exists to increase business. Johnson believes that Roosevelt could be a successful presidential candidate and that Senator Robert M. La Follette will be unable to challenge Taft.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-20

Creator(s)

Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945