Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Booker T. Washington
Subject(s): Koester, George R., 1870-1939
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President Roosevelt is already investigating the alleged incident with George R. Koester, and is surprised at the allegations because of Koester’s history upholding “the rights of the colored man.” He will look carefully at the facts and determine what should be done.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-09
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
Publication Date
2016-10-19
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Original Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Papers
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Booker T. Washington. [November 9, 1901?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o180569. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Booker T. Washington. [9 Nov. 1901?]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o180569.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1901, November 9?]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Booker T. Washington. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o180569.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
