Letter from Eugene A. Philbin to Theodore Roosevelt

Subject(s): Meetings, New York (State)--New York, Recreation

Eugene A. Philbin, president of the Parks and Playgrounds Association of New York, informs Theodore Roosevelt of an upcoming conference meant to bring together individuals and organizations interested in the recreation movement to determine a policy for New York City. They would appreciate his presence at this meeting, “in order that this very important matter may be given thorough consideration and a plan of action devised.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-03

Creator(s)

Philbin, Eugene A. (Eugene Ambrose), 1857-1920

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Period

Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)

Repository

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Page Count

1

Production Method

Typed

Record Type

Image

Resource Type

Letter

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 Eugene A. Philbin to Theodore Roosevelt. [March 3, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o65432. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Philbin, Eugene A. (Eugene Ambrose), 1857-1920. Letter from Eugene A. Philbin to Theodore Roosevelt. [3 Mar. 1911]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o65432.

APA:

Philbin, Eugene A. (Eugene Ambrose), 1857-1920., [1911, March 3]. Letter from Eugene A. Philbin to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o65432.

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.