Letter from John H. Fimple to William A. Richards
Subject(s): Cohen, Walter L., 1860-1930, Kennedy, Alexander B., 1859-1924, Louisiana, Minorities--Politics and government, Race discrimination--Political aspects, Republican National Convention, Williams, Francis Bennett, 1849-1929
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Assistant Commissioner of the General Land Office Fimple informs Commissioner Richards that both the Register, Walter L. Cohen, and the Receiver, Alexander B. Kennedy, from the federal land office of Louisiana have requested leave to be delegates for the Republican National Convention, and it will be necessary to close the office if both men are given leave. Fimple also explains that there are contradictory state organizations in Louisiana holding state conventions and selecting delegates. One, the Lilly-Whites, has refused to allow a “colored representative” in their delegation, while the other selected two white men and two “colored men.” It is Fimple’s understanding that President Roosevelt was displeased with the convention that refused to admit minority representatives to its delegation.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-17
Creator(s)
Recipient
Richards, William A. (William Alford), 1849-1912
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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:
Letter from John H. Fimple to William A. Richards. [May 17, 1904]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o45369. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Fimple, John H., 1859-1929. Letter from John H. Fimple to William A. Richards. [17 May. 1904]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 12, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o45369.
APA:
Fimple, John H., 1859-1929., [1904, May 17]. Letter from John H. Fimple to William A. Richards.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o45369.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
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 Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 12, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
