Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar S. Straus
Subject(s): Charity, Public welfare, Travers, Francis C., 1849-1905, York, John C., 1862-1943
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Theodore Roosevelt introduces Father John C. York to Oscar S. Straus. York is asking for help on behalf of Miss Travers, the daughter of Francis C. Travers. Travers was head of New York’s St. Vincent de Paul Society. His family is now struggling financially, and Miss Travers wishes to work. Roosevelt commends her to Straus.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-05-24
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Straus, Oscar S. (Oscar Solomon), 1850-1926
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
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 Oscar S. Straus. [May 24, 1911]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o217893. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar S. Straus. [24 May. 1911]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 5, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o217893.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1911, May 24]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar S. Straus. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o217893.
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. December 5, 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.
