Letter from John C. Black to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): California--San Jose, Politicians--Public opinion
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Santa Clara District Attorney John C. Black congratulates Theodore Roosevelt upon becoming a grandfather, and writes briefly about how much he admires him and his belief in a square deal. He regrets not being introduced to Roosevelt personally, but recalls viewing the parade for Roosevelt when he visited.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-08-03
Creator(s)
Black, John C. (John Calvin), 1834-1925
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 C. Black to Theodore Roosevelt. [August 3, 1911]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o69624. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Black, John C. (John Calvin), 1834-1925. Letter from John C. Black to Theodore Roosevelt. [3 Aug. 1911]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 25, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o69624.
APA:
Black, John C. (John Calvin), 1834-1925.: , [1911, August 3]. Letter from John C. Black to Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o69624.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. 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 Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 25, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
