Letter from Ray C. Rose to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): American periodicals, Letters, McQuigg, William, People with disabilities
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Ray C. Rose describes the life experiences and character of Bill McQuigg to Theodore Roosevelt. He is sending a copy of Backbone Monthly which provides a brief biographical sketch of McQuigg, who found “inspirational achievement” and consistent optimism after a debilitating back injury thirteen years ago. He invites Roosevelt to share the sketch with friends and write a personal letter to McQuigg.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-05-24
Creator(s)
Rose, Ray C. (Ray Clarke), 1870-1945
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
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 Ray C. Rose to Theodore Roosevelt. [May 24, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o68052. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Rose, Ray C. (Ray Clarke), 1870-1945. Letter from Ray C. Rose to Theodore Roosevelt. [24 May. 1911]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o68052.
APA:
Rose, Ray C. (Ray Clarke), 1870-1945., [1911, May 24]. Letter from Ray C. Rose to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o68052.
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.
