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Henry Robinson Pollard thanks Theodore Roosevelt for inviting him to visit Roosevelt in New York to discuss the Segregation Ordinance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-11
Richmond City Attorney Henry Robinson Pollard found Theodore Roosevelt’s recent article interesting, especially because of Richmond’s current housing situation. The city recently passed an ordinance separating white and “colored” residents. Pollard explains that “colored” residents opposed it as unconstitutional, whereas whites supported it to reduce racial “intermingling.” A special joint committee was appointed to investigate the situation. Pollard encloses further information on the matter and hopes Roosevelt will visit and study the problem, which will undoubtedly be an issue in other cities. Pollard believes if the ordinance is “wisely and fairly enacted and enforced,” the “colored” residents will recognize it as beneficial.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-26