Wells, Edgar Huidekoper, 1875-1938

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-10-26

Creator(s)

Wells, Edgar Huidekoper, 1875-1938

Recipient

Harvard University. Board of Overseers

Edgar Huidekoper Wells thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter regarding Archibald “Archie” B. Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt. Wells is sending Roosevelt the Archie’s examination papers and he agrees Kermit’s time off was well spent. Wells does not understand why Roosevelt has not received notification of the meetings of the Board of Overseers, but will let Winthrop H. Wade know of the problem at once.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-04

Edgar Huidekoper Wells thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the note regarding the books Archibald “Archie” B. Roosevelt should study in Civics. He will forward it to Professor W. B. Munroe, who will write him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-11

Edgar Huidekoper Wells thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the note and for returning Archibald “Archie” B. Roosevelt’s examination books. He is disappointed that he could not make it out to Oyster Bay.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-07

Edgar Huidekoper Wells was disappointed he could not visit Oyster Bay on Sunday but looks forward to seeing Theodore Roosevelt in Boston, Massachusetts, next month. He congratulates Roosevelt on Kermit Roosevelt’s election to the Porcellian Club. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-06

Edgar Huidekoper Wells apologizes for being unclear in his last letter. He was not inviting but merely notifying Theodore Roosevelt of the Harvard Alumni Association meeting on January 11. Wells had not heard that the Harvard Division of Forestry meeting on January 11 was rescheduled. Therefore, he assumed Roosevelt would already be in Boston for the forestry and Board of Overseers meetings.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-31

Edgar Huidekoper Wells asks Frank Harper to forward the enclosed letter to Theodore Roosevelt regarding his election to the presidency of the Harvard Alumni Association.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-03-16

Edgar Huidekoper Wells recently saw Ted Roosevelt’s name on a list of Harvard prize winners, and congratulates President Roosevelt on the accomplishments of his son.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-19

Edgar Huidekoper Wells updates President Roosevelt on Kermit Roosevelt’s course schedule and explains that splitting up the Greek course over two years would need to be approved by the administrative board. Wells thinks Roosevelt might like to know that Theodore Lyman had a successful hunting trip in British East Africa.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-05

Edgar Huidekoper Wells congratulates President Roosevelt on the election of his son, Theodore Roosevelt, to Harvard University’s prestigious Porcellian Club.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-26

Dean Wells writes to President Roosevelt about his son Ted’s grades. Wells hopes that Ted will do well with the rest of his college career now that freshman year is over.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-09

Dean Wells relays Theodore Roosevelt’s promotion to the sophomore class to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-03

Dean Wells updates President Roosevelt on the search for a tutor for Kermit Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-24

Edgar Huidekoper Wells questions whether it is wise to send Kermit Roosevelt to college at this point in his education. Wells tells President Roosevelt he will help locate a tutor for his son.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-04

Edgar Huidekoper Wells tells President Roosevelt that his son Ted should stay in Washington until he can use his eyes safely, and he thanks Roosevelt for inviting his sister to the White House.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-25

Edgar Huidekoper Wells is sorry that President Roosevelt’s son will not be able to return to Harvard at this time. Wells states Roosevelt’s assessment of three undergraduate students is correct and it proves the importance of a well-rounded education.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-23

Edgar Huidekoper Wells writes to President Roosevelt about Theodore Roosevelt’s mediocre performance at Harvard. Wells names several students and alumni he feels would set a good example.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-14

Dean Wells relays Theodore Roosevelt Jr.’s grades to President Roosevelt and informs him that his son is no longer on probation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-10

Edgar Huidekoper Wells informs President Roosevelt that his son, Theodore Roosevelt, has been put on probation because of his poor grades. Wells reassures Roosevelt that this situation can be remedied and that he will help Ted in any way he can.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-20

Edgar Huidekoper Wells writes to President Roosevelt about his concerns for Roosevelt’s son Ted who is currently attending Harvard and performing poorly in his studies. Wells asks for Roosevelt’s help in speaking with his son.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-13