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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-03-06
Johnson, Robert Underwood, 1853-1937
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-27
Johnson, Robert Underwood, 1853-1937
English
Robert Underwood Johnson acknowledges receipt of Theodore Roosevelt’s note and is not sure why he dd not do it sooner. The book by Warrington Dawson has been given to the book department. Johnson is glad Roosevelt and has enjoyed his son, Owen Johnson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-13
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-04-17
Johnson, Robert Underwood, 1853-1937
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-03-20
Johnson, Robert Underwood, 1853-1937
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-01-29
Johnson, Robert Underwood, 1853-1937
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Robert Underwood Johnson reminds President Roosevelt to send in preliminary nominations to fill vacancies in American Academy of Arts and Letters as soon as possible. Nominations shall be tabulated by the Executive Committee and sent to members for their selection.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-19
Robert Underwood Johnson, writing from The Century Magazine’s office, congratulates President Roosevelt on the election results. Johnson encloses an editorial on forestry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-11
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-20
Johnson, Robert Underwood, 1853-1937
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-11
Johnson, Robert Underwood, 1853-1937
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Robert Underwood Johnson writes to Theodore Roosevelt to say Roosevelt’s letter from June 6th was appreciated. Johnson says he is forwarding the enclosed letter to members of the Conference whose name appears in the proceedings.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-09
Robert Underwood Johnsons writes to Theodore Roosevelt to send Roosevelt documents relating to the Conference of Governors on Conservation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-03
Robert Underwood Johnson would like to meet with Theodore Roosevelt to discuss something.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-08
Johnson, Robert Underwood, 1853-1937
Robert Underwood Johnson understands Theodore Roosevelt’s potential contractual obligations to The Outlook but asks if he can write an article for The Century Magazine on his impressions of England. He reminds Roosevelt of Mayor James D. Phelan’s confession before the Senate Committee about the Hetch-Hetchy matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-27
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-03-29
Johnson, Robert Underwood, 1853-1937
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Robert Underwood Johnson thanks President Roosevelt for his harsh words regarding Joseph Pulitzer, and expresses disbelief that Columbia College would accept the promise of money to fund a school of journalism “from such a knave.” Johnson and his wife look forward to meeting Roosevelt and his wife at Vice President Charles Fairbank’s house soon. Johnson’s differing opinion regarding Hetch Hetchy has been communicated to Roosevelt, Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot, and Secretary of the Interior James Rudolph Garfield previously, and he warns that the matter will not end soon and will continue to grow.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-15
Robert Underwood Johnson, editor of Century magazine, discusses several articles that they would like President Roosevelt to write. The main request is for Roosevelt to write a personal article about William H. Taft, including his personal anecdotes and assessments of Taft. The article will be part of the March issue of the magazine, which will be dedicated to the presidency. They will also be contacting Roosevelt about writing a “popular history of the Civil War” after he writes about his African safari for Scribner’s.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-28
Robert Underwood Johnson does not believe that President Roosevelt is prohibited from participating in the Academy of Arts and Letters because of his office. Roosevelt was selected for membership based on his merits but does not have to participate. Johnson thinks that an Academy would be greatly beneficial for the country if established.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-23
Robert Underwood Johnson asks President Roosevelt for a photograph of Roosevelt for the archives. He laments the death of John Hay. Johnson also requests that Roosevelt rewrite his acceptance of membership to the academy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-25
Associate Editor of The Century Magazine Robert Johnson asks President Roosevelt about the wording of a reference in his article. Johnson points out that there is a Celtic chair at Catholic University, which Roosevelt may or may not want to mention depending on whether or not he wants to bring up the question of leading universities. They were also delighted by Secretary of State Root’s speech.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-02