Presidential snapshot (#9): Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Winthrop Murray Crane
Subject(s): Anthracite Coal Strike (Pennsylvania : 1902), Bacon, Robert, 1860-1919, Baer, George F. (George Frederick), 1842-1914, Coal miners, Mitchell, John, 1870-1919, Morgan, J. Pierpont (John Pierpont), 1837-1913, Perkins, George W. (George Walbridge), 1862-1920, Presidents--Correspondence
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President Roosevelt describes his negotiations with the representatives of the owners of the coal mines and with John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers during the 1902 coal strike. Roosevelt informs Winthrop Murray Crane that the stubborn position of the owners was threatening to unleash violence, and he describes how the make up of the commission designed to negotiate a settlement was finally agreed upon by both parties.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
1902-10-22
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Crane, Winthrop Murray, 1853-1920
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Presidential snapshot (#9): Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Winthrop Murray Crane. [October 22, 1902]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308326. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Presidential snapshot (#9): Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Winthrop Murray Crane. [22 Oct. 1902]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 2, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308326.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1902, October 22]. Presidential snapshot (#9): Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Winthrop Murray Crane. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308326.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 2, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal.
APA:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal.
