Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard Achilles Ballinger
Subject(s): Beebe, William, 1877-1962
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Theodore Roosevelt introduces Richard Achilles Ballinger to C. William Beebe, curator of ornithology at the New York Zoological Park. Roosevelt praises Beebe’s work in collecting American birds and supports his request to collect migratory birds near lighthouses for the park’s collection. He urges Ballinger to grant permission and facilitate communication with the appropriate bureau.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-09-08
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Ballinger, Richard Achilles, 1858-1922
Publication Date
2025-07-10
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
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 Richard Achilles Ballinger. [September 8, 1911?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o219658. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard Achilles Ballinger. [8 Sep. 1911?]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 30, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o219658.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1911, September 8?]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard Achilles Ballinger. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o219658.
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 30, 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.
