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National Progressive Party song sheet of Roosevelt-Straus ratification

National Progressive Party song sheet of Roosevelt-Straus ratification

This booklet was compiled for the National Progressive Party Assembly at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, on October 30, 1912. The booklet includes the score and lyrics of the song chosen for the Ratification of the Progressive nominees, Theodore Roosevelt for President and Oscar S. Straus for Governor. Also in this booklet is the Progressive Party Platform, Progressive Creed, statements about Roosevelt and Hiram W. Johnson, and a sample ballot for the 1912 election.

Collection

Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection

Creation Date

1912-10-30

Creator(s)

Progressive Party (1912)

First National Convention of the Progressive Party

First National Convention of the Progressive Party

Proceedings of the first National Progressive Convention held in Chicago, Illinois, on August 5-7, 1912. Through a number of speeches, party leaders justify the party’s founding and define its political goals. Theodore Roosevelt is nominated as the Progressive candidate for president and Hiram Johnson is nominated as his running mate. Both deliver speeches accepting their nomination and expounding on progressive ideals. TR’s speeches are found on pages 60-145 and 298-301.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-07

Creator(s)

Progressive Party (1912)

Proceedings of the Provisional National Progressive Committee

Proceedings of the Provisional National Progressive Committee

Proceedings of the Provisional National Progressive Committee held August 5, 1912. The status of contested delegations for the temporary roll from Ohio, Florida, and Mississippi were discussed. Delegates from Ohio and Mississippi were given seats at the convention, but neither of the contesting delegations from Florida were seated. Race issues and the question of negro domination in the south were discussed at length.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-05

Creator(s)

Progressive Party (1912)

Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Progressive National Committee held December 2nd, 1914

Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Progressive National Committee held December 2nd, 1914

Minutes of the December 2, 1914, meeting of the Executive Committee of the Progressive National Committee. State reports were delivered and a general discussion was held regarding the future of the national organization. In view of the Progressive Party’s showing in the recent election, with 1,750,000 votes in 37 states, the Committee issued a public statement reaffirming Progressive principles and announcing the date of the party’s next convention. The statement made particular reference to the Progressive Party’s stance on the tariff and called for the creation of a “permanent expert non-partisan tariff commission.” Senator Dixon resigned as chairman of the National Committee and Victor Murdock was recommended as temporary chairman until the National Committee could select a new chair.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-02

Creator(s)

Progressive Party (1912)

Official Report of the Proceedings of the Provisional National Progressive Committee

Official Report of the Proceedings of the Provisional National Progressive Committee

Proceedings of the Provisional National Progressive Committee held August 3, 1912. Following introductory remarks by the Chairman, Senator Joseph M. Dixon of Montana, the committee took up the task of seating delegates to the convention on the temporary roll. The question whether territorial delegates would be allowed to be seated and/or to vote during the convention was discussed (pages 12-48), resulting in delegates from Hawaii, Alaska, and the District of Columbia being given the right to participate in debate but not vote, until the Committee on Rules determined their status. Colonel John M. Parker of Louisiana tried to introduce the question of making the Progressive Party a “white man’s party,” but the committee moved on to complete the temporary roll (pages 49-52). Delegates from states where there was no contest were seated (page 53). Five states had sent more than one set of delegates, and these contested cases were referred to a committee of seven for investigation (pages 54-61). Arguments were heard from Alabama (pages 62-108), Florida (pages 108-153), Georgia (pages 154-155), and Mississippi (pages 156-199). The proceedings having run late into the evening, Ohio was deferred until the following day. Most of the contests stemmed from issues of race in the southern states.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-03

Creator(s)

Progressive Party (1912)

Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Progressive National Committee held May 10th, 1916

Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Progressive National Committee held May 10th, 1916

Minutes of the May 10, 1916, meeting of the Executive Committee of the Progressive National Committee. A statement was issued to the Press affirming the Committee’s January 1916 proposal that Progressives and Republicans unite behind a leader who could unseat President Woodrow Wilson and who would respond more forcefully in world affairs. The statement noted that many Republicans and independents had responded favorably to the proposal, but the Republican Leadership had not seemed to take up the call. The Committee pledged the Party’s willingness to cooperate and stated that should the effort fail, responsibility for the failure would rest “on other shoulders than ours.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-05-10

Creator(s)

Progressive Party (1912)

Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Progressive National Committee held in New York City, November 30th, 1915

Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Progressive National Committee held in New York City, November 30th, 1915

Minutes of the November 30, 1915, meeting of the Executive Committee of the Progressive National Committee. Party organization was discussed and it was decided that the National Committee would meet on January 11, 1916, to fix the date of the national Progressive Party Convention. In states where primaries were to be held for presidential candidates, it was decided that delegates to the Progressive National Convention should be uninstructed regarding whether to place the names of Colonel Roosevelt and Mr. Johnson in such contests, and that in particular Colonel Roosevelt’s name should not be submitted in Republican primary contests. A statement was issued affirming that Progressives throughout the country were committed to maintaining the organization “with all the vigor possible,” and that the National Committee would therefore meet to prepare for the 1916 election.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-11-30

Creator(s)

Progressive Party (1912)

Minutes of Meeting of Executive Committee of the National Committee of the Progressive Party, held April 13th, 1914

Minutes of Meeting of Executive Committee of the National Committee of the Progressive Party, held April 13th, 1914

Minutes of the April 13, 1914, meeting of the Executive Committee of the Progressive National Committee. The committee confirmed a resolution from the West Virginia state committee which called for the removal of William M. O. Dawson from the National Committee because of disloyalty to the party. The Executive Committee proposed William Seymour Edwards as a substitute, to be affirmed by the National Committee. The Treasurer’s report showed that, with the help of advances from two members of the Executive Committee, the committee had “lived within its income” during the previous quarter. In addition to its regular income, an estimated $40,000 would be needed for the remainder of the year. A potential national conference was discussed but was deferred in favor of a meeting with the state chairmen from the middle western states. Jane Addams’ resignation from the Legislative Reference Committee was accepted.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-04-13

Creator(s)

Progressive Party (1912)

Minutes of Meeting of Executive Committee of the National Committee of the Progressive Party, held January 24, 1914

Minutes of Meeting of Executive Committee of the National Committee of the Progressive Party, held January 24, 1914

Minutes of the January 24, 1914, meeting of the Executive Committee of the Progressive National Committee. Regular publication of the Progressive Bulletin was discontinued, with the understanding that it would be issued during the coming campaign as an occasional leaflet of information for members and state committeemen. The question of holding a national conference of national committeemen and state chairmen was considered but declined in light of the demands of the spring primaries and the upcoming campaign. The Legislative Reference Bureau was discontinued; an emendation at the end of the minutes clarified that no further appropriations would be made for the continuance of the Bureau and that “[s]uch work as it does in the future” would be financed by the Progressive Service Bureau.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-01-24

Creator(s)

Progressive Party (1912)

Minutes of Meeting of Executive Committee of the National Committee of the Progressive Party held May 23rd, 1913

Minutes of Meeting of Executive Committee of the National Committee of the Progressive Party held May 23rd, 1913

Minutes of the May 23, 1913, meeting of the Executive Committee of the Progressive National Committee. Catherine Hooker was appointed to the National Committee, replacing Isabella Blaney of California who resigned. The reported resignation by the Illinois State Committee of Colonel Chauncey Dewey from the Executive Committee was acknowledged and tabled. The sum of $800 was pledged by committee members and departments, to pay legal expenses of Richard Story Sheridan which he incurred in defending himself against charges of contempt of court. Sheridan, editor of the Boise Capital News, had criticized a decision of the Idaho Supreme Court not to allow Progressives to nominate presidential electors by petition. Finally, a Progressive Publishing Association was approved, whereby subscribers at $1 per year would receive all publications of the Progressive Service.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1913-05-23

Creator(s)

Progressive Party (1912)

Minutes of Meeting of Executive Committee of the National Committee of the Progressive Party held April 16th, 1913

Minutes of Meeting of Executive Committee of the National Committee of the Progressive Party held April 16th, 1913

Minutes of the April 16, 1913, meeting of the Executive Committee of the Progressive National Committee. States had pledged $51,000 for the year, and $12,000 had been collected, supplemented by about $3,000 from other sources. All but a few hundred dollars of the revenue was expended or encumbered. Committee members pledged various levels of income from their respective states for the remainder of the year. Hon. Victor Murdock, floor leader of the Progressives in the House of Representatives, reported there would be a Congressional Committee to help nominate and elect Progressive candidates in the 1914 election. Subcommittees were appointed to direct financial matters and to make decisions related to the Progressive Bulletin.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1913-04-16

Creator(s)

Progressive Party (1912)