Parker, John Milliken, 1863-1939

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-05-20

Creator(s)

Parker, John Milliken, 1863-1939

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

John Milliken Parker comments that many editors are affected by Louisiana’s hot weather and even hotter politics. Knowing Theodore Roosevelt’s sense of humor, he sends clippings and promises a fair election, by force if necessary. Some people accuse him of “aping” Roosevelt and following his orders to cause problems. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-28

John Milliken Parker thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his recent letter, and promises to do his best to travel with Roosevelt on the leg of his journey from Atlanta, Georgia to Louisiana. He encloses a copy of the letter he sent to LeRoy Percy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-16

Unbeknownst to LeRoy Percy, John Milliken Parker recently wrote to Theodore Roosevelt about conditions in Mississippi with the concern that any statements Roosevelt made about Mississippi could potentially be used to the detriment of Percy. Roosevelt agreed with Parker’s concerns, and expressed his appreciation of Percy’s qualities.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-16

John Milliken Parker warns Theodore Roosevelt not to say anything that could be misconstrued about his friend Senator LeRoy Percy of Mississippi. James Kimble Vardaman, editor of The Issue, is stirring up trouble regarding “the negro question” and trying to stoke race hatred. Roosevelt should continue to ignore Vardaman.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-04

John Milliken Parker is pleased Theodore Roosevelt will visit Atlanta, Georgia, and New Orleans, Louisiana. He is certain Roosevelt will receive a “sincerely hearty welcome.” Parker is eager to do anything to serve Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-21

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-10-28

Creator(s)

Parker, John Milliken, 1863-1939

Recipient

Harper, Frank, 1882-1971

John Milliken Parker has just returned from a country trip, and he spoke with Brutus Jackson, who has spent several months locating game for Parker’s hunt in the fall. Parker can guarantee President Roosevelt several kills and while the area is easily accessible by train, it is also very private. Parker and Collier hope to get some old dogs from some “Eastern packs,” so they will be able to alternate days. Parker hopes Roosevelt will be able to take some time off in November or December to join them for the hunt and some “much needed rest.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-15

State Senator Smith of Vicksburg, Mississippi, plans to introduce a resolution in both houses of the Mississippi legislature instructing the state’s U.S. senators to vote for the Panama resolution.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-29

John Milliken Parker sends President Roosevelt a synopsis of Parker’s speech on the boll weevil from a merchant’s perspective and a clipping quoting Henry W. Grady’s views on the cotton plant. Parker applauds Roosevelt’s course in Panama and regrets that Roosevelt is not a Democrat or else he would have the vote of the “Solid South.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-03

John Milliken Parker sends a copy of Frank H. Tompkins’ book, Riparian Lands of the Mississippi River, and photographs of wild turkeys to President Roosevelt. Parker relays that Holt Collier, Major George M. Helm, Hugh Foote, and John Avery McIlhenny are on a bear-hunting expedition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-24

An opinion column about a fateful day for the cotton industry which is resting on the verdict of the twin bureaus.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-02

John Milliken Parker knows how little attention President Roosevelt pays to “Yellow Journal reports which are a slur upon Southern manhood.” Even though Parker and Roosevelt may differ at times, Parker promises that Miss Roosevelt will be treated with courtesy and hospitality at her reception.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-30

Calling card of John Milliken Parker with the handwritten note, “Ursus Pitorinctum, from our first swamp bear.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-15

John Milliken Parker replies to George B. Cortelyou’s request with an enclosed memorandum. His reply was delayed by a two-week trip to the Delta. He informs Cortelyou that he has sent a souvenir to President Roosevelt from a trip to the swamp.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-17

John Milliken Parker sends President Roosevelt an item related to “the famous tied bear.” He hopes it will sign many important documents and sends it as a souvenir of Roosevelt’s time in the swamp.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-15

John Milliken Parker provides his views on African Americans and their educational needs.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-17