Letter from John W. Souter to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Books and reading, Private libraries, Rare books
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John W. Souter and three friends have created what they call the “Big Stick Library,” which has over 3500 volumes. Instead of spending money on drinking, smoking, or gambling, they buy books. They are big fans of Theodore Roosevelt and have 14 of his books. They would like a signed copy of African Game Trails if possible, and ask Roosevelt where they could find one.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-02-04
Creator(s)
Souter, John W. (John William), 1878-1925
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
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 John W. Souter to Theodore Roosevelt. [February 4, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o64323. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Souter, John W. (John William), 1878-1925. Letter from John W. Souter to Theodore Roosevelt. [4 Feb. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. May 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o64323.
APA:
Souter, John W. (John William), 1878-1925., [1911, February 4]. Letter from John W. Souter to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o64323.
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. May 15, 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.
