Letter from Edward William Bok to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Bok, Curtis, 1897-1962, Christmas, Gifts, Letters, Presidents--Public opinion, Sick children
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Edward William Bok recounts the conversation he had with his sick son, Curtis Bok, to President Roosevelt, regarding what Curtis has requested for a Christmas present. Above all, Curtis wants to meet Roosevelt and shake his hand. Bok inquires if Roosevelt can grant this request. Curtis has read everything he can about Roosevelt and speaks of him daily.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-11-12
Creator(s)
Bok, Edward William, 1863-1930
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
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 Edward William Bok to Theodore Roosevelt. [November 12, 1907]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o57466. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Bok, Edward William, 1863-1930. Letter from Edward William Bok to Theodore Roosevelt. [12 Nov. 1907]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o57466.
APA:
Bok, Edward William, 1863-1930., [1907, November 12]. Letter from Edward William Bok to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o57466.
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. February 6, 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.
