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George Wood Wingate invites Theodore Roosevelt to “casually” attend the meet for the Roosevelt District League of the Public Schools Athletic League on May 5. He is also invited to dine with Egerton Leigh Winthrop beforehand.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-27
George Wood Wingate requests Theodore Roosevelt speak in support of the Girl’s Branch of the Public Schools Athletic League at their upcoming meeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-20
George Wood Wingate writes that President Roosevelt has been elected as honorary vice president of the Public Schools Athletic League and explains more about the association.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-10
George Wood Wingate requests from William Loeb a new copy of President Roosevelt’s letter commending the Public Schools Athletic League. There has been so much interest in the letter that Wingate would like to have it copied for dissemination. However, the type is too light and the printer cannot reprint it. Wingate requests Roosevelt’s “good black signature” on the new copy in order to aid the printing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-06
George Wood Wingate, president of the Public Schools Athletic League in New York City, says the organization has had beneficial effects on school children. He seeks President Roosevelt’s support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-16
George Wood Wingate, President of the Public School Athletic League, writes an open letter to boys across New York, urging them that, “You cannot expect success in life however well you may be educated, unless you have got a sound body.” Wingate recounts the successes of the league in holding hundreds of tournaments and games throughout the city. The articles were enclosed in a letter from Jacob Riis to Theodore Roosevelt, who supports the Public School Athletic League.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-01