Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William S. Cogswell
Subject(s): Bingham, Hiram, 1875-1956, Coles, Russell J., 1865-1928, Degrees, Academic, Fish as food, Fishing, Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964, Ichthyology, Lucas, Frederic A. (Frederic Augustus), 1852-1929, Luther, Flavel Sweeten, 1850-1928, Trinity College (Hartford, Conn.)
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Theodore Roosevelt calls William S. Cogswell’s attention to Russell J. Coles, whose name has been suggested for an honorary degree by Trinity College. Roosevelt is interested in Coles’s past work in the field of ichthyology, and tells Cogswell about his current investigation into whether sharks and rays can be possible food sources. Roosevelt hopes Cogswell can endorse Coles’s nomination for an honorary degree.
Collection
Creation Date
1917-09-12
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Cogswell, William S. (William Sterling), 1840-1935
Language
English
Period
Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)
Repository
Watkinson Library and College Archives, Trinity College (Hartford, CT)
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William S. Cogswell. [September 12, 1917]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299701. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William S. Cogswell. [12 Sep. 1917]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299701.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1917, September 12]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William S. Cogswell. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299701.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
America. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/america. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
America. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/america.
APA:
America. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/america.
