Postmaster Harris
Subject(s): Harris, Joseph H., 1851-1924, Missouri--Kansas City, Postmasters--Selection and appointment, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
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Joseph H. Harris’ reappointment as postmaster of Kansas City, Missouri, illustrates President Taft’s efforts to make appointments based on merit, not politics, which is especially important for such an essential department as the post office.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-04-14
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Page Count
2
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:
Postmaster Harris. [April 14, 1911]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o304626. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. Postmaster Harris. [14 Apr. 1911]. 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/o304626.
APA:
Unknown.: , [1911, April 14]. Postmaster Harris. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o304626.
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 4, 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.
