Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914 |

Jacob A. Riis remembers that The Times did not support Theodore Roosevelt on arbitration treaties and so shares the editorial from The Times today.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-30

Creator(s)

Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914

Letter from Jacob A. Riis to Theodore Roosevelt

Jacob A. Riis sends an enclosure by Charles Frederick Weller regarding Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-18

Creator(s)

Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914

Letter from Jacob A. Riis to Theodore Roosevelt

Jacob A. Riis summarizes a few aspects of a pamphlet by Dr. Braunsen which he translated for Theodore Roosevelt. Braunsen believes that a mother should nurse their own child and nursing is a natural way to limit further pregnancies. He also believes that an easy lifestyle and overeating reduce the birthrate. Braunsen opposes Nathan Straus and pasteurization as it kills useful bacteria and rots the milk.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-14

Creator(s)

Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914

Letter from Jacob A. Riis to Theodore Roosevelt

Jacob A. Riis quotes a conversation he had with a fellow countryman, who told him of a time when President Roosevelt was leaving Seattle and had looked down on a crowd made up largely of Scandinavians, and seemed disappointed when they did not give him a sign of recognition. The man believes Roosevelt did not know that Scandinavians are “never demonstrative that way.” Riis also mentions Baron Hermann Speck von Sternburg’s poisoned face wound that will not heal, and recommends that he contact the Finsen Light Institute to seek treatment for it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-23

Creator(s)

Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914

Letter from Jacob A. Riis to Theodore Roosevelt

Jacob A. Riis thanks President Roosevelt for his action in the Tanner case. Riis hopes to see Roosevelt soon and reports that he is “getting on,” likely a reference to the death of his wife, Elisabeth.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-19

Creator(s)

Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914

Letter from Jacob A. Riis to Theodore Roosevelt

Jacob A. Riis thanks President Roosevelt for the telegram to the San Francisco Commonwealth Club. Riis is currently in California resting to relieve his heart trouble and sends good wishes for Roosevelt’s travels in the south. He does not think Roosevelt will see any trouble, and has seen much kindness on his travels. While Riis has enjoyed his convalescence, he is eager to do some exploring and return home.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-22

Creator(s)

Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914

Letter from Jacob A. Riis to Theodore Roosevelt

Jacob A. Riis thanks President Roosevelt for the invitation, but explains that he will be giving a speech and starting off on a lecture tour around that time. Riis has had to give up canvassing, as he “had come to the point where I felt that a blow was the only fitting argument, and I was not going to be quiet.” Riis previously thought Democratic presidential candidate Alton B. Parker was a decent man, but now doubts there are any such men in the Democratic party. He is glad to stand with Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-06

Creator(s)

Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914

Letter from Jacob A. Riis to Theodore Roosevelt

Jacob A. Riis thanks President Roosevelt for his telegram, and prays that God will help Roosevelt win the election. Riis asks Roosevelt if he remembers Riis writing to him from Missouri last winter, stating that he believed Missouri would vote in favor of Republicans. Despite the influence of the Colliers, he believes that will still be the case.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-04

Creator(s)

Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914

Theodore Roosevelt

Jacob A. Riis describes Governor Roosevelt’s work as governor of New York leading up to his nomination as Vice President. Riis laments losing Roosevelt as a governor but gives his full endorsement.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1900-09

Creator(s)

Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914

Mrs. Roosevelt and her children

Jacob Riis outlines life for the Roosevelt family. He describes the personality, habits, and even pets of each child. Riis also discusses the parenting style of Edith and Theodore Roosevelt. The article, later published in the August edition of Ladies Home Journal, gives readers an idea of what life was like for the Roosevelts in the White House.