Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to R. Goodwyn Rhett
Subject(s): African Americans--Politics and government, Crum, William Demos, 1859-1912, Local officials and employees--Selection and appointment, Race discrimination, South Carolina--Charleston, Southern States
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President Roosevelt denies that he agreed to prevent the appointment of African Americans to office when objections are raised over their color. Roosevelt has appointed several African Americans to positions in southern states and will not make an exception for South Carolina. There have been no charges of “unfitness” against William Demos Crum, and his appointment will go forward since his only offense against white southerners appears to be the color of his skin.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-11-10
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Rhett, R. Goodwyn (Robert Goodwyn), 1862-1939
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-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 R. Goodwyn Rhett. [November 10, 1902]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o183535. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to R. Goodwyn Rhett. [10 Nov. 1902]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o183535.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1902, November 10]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to R. Goodwyn Rhett.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o183535.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
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 Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
