Letter from Frank M. Chapman to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Birds, Feature writing, Protective coloration (Biology)
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Frank M. Chapman sends Theodore Roosevelt the balance of the proof of his article on protective coloration of animals. Chapman believes that, at least as far as birds are concerned, protective coloration is more important than Roosevelt currently allows in his article, and offers a number of examples supporting this view.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-06-26
Creator(s)
Chapman, Frank M. (Frank Michler), 1864-1945
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
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 Frank M. Chapman to Theodore Roosevelt. [June 26, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o68886. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Chapman, Frank M. (Frank Michler), 1864-1945. Letter from Frank M. Chapman to Theodore Roosevelt. [26 Jun. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 20, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o68886.
APA:
Chapman, Frank M. (Frank Michler), 1864-1945., [1911, June 26]. Letter from Frank M. Chapman to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o68886.
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 20, 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.
