Letter from John J. O’Brien to William Loeb
John J. O’Brien discusses the fees for Theodore Roosevelt’s jiu jitsu instructions.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-10
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O'Brien, John J., Prof.
Letter from John J. O’Brien to William Loeb
Professor John J. O’Brien, President Roosevelt’s Jiu-Jitsu instructor, sends William Loeb a bill for the remainder owed following his sessions with President Roosevelt. If Roosevelt wishes to keep the photographs that O’Brien brought, he will need to pay 25 cents each.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-03
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Letter from John J. O’Brien to William Loeb
President Roosevelt’s past jiu jitsu instructor, John J. O’Brien, wants to know if the President “is taking instruction from any Japs.” O’Brien is concerned that the Japanese may get his jui jitsu photographs and take credit for his innovations. He is also disgruntled about the lack of communication regarding his employment and the use of the president’s name for advertising purposes.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-19
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Letter from John J. O’Brien to William Loeb
President Roosevelt’s jiu-jitsu instructor asks that his photos of jiu-jitsu positions not be made available to the Japanese. He also requests a letter from Roosevelt endorsing his system and encloses an account of an encounter he had with “two thugs.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-14
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Jui Jitsu
Promotion for John J. O’Brien’s jiu-jitsu teaching services.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902
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Business card of John J. O’Brien
Business card of John J. O’Brien, teacher of Jiu-Jitsu.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902
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Letter from John J. O’Brien to William Loeb
John J. O’Brien would like to know if President Roosevelt would like further lessons or practice.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-01-08
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Letter from John J. O’Brien to William Loeb
John J. O’Brien sends photographs of jiu-jitsu positions he promised to President Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-08-06
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Letter from John J. O’Brien to William Loeb
John O’Brien would like to know if President Roosevelt would like to continue the jiu-jitsu lessons.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-06-02
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Letter from John J. O’Brien to George B. Cortelyou
John J. O’Brien would be pleased to go to Washington, D.C., and teach President Roosevelt jiu-jitsu. He provides several references that can be contacted for information on the benefits of learning jiu-jitsu.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-10
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Letter from John J. O’Brien to George B. Cortelyou
John J. O’Brien would be pleased to instruct President Roosevelt in the “science of Jiu jitsu.” The full course of instruction is $100 for about eight weeks.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-02-06