Letter from Harry B. Runnalls to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Alaska, Alaska--Skagway, Coal mines and mining--Environmental aspects, Conservation of natural resources, Copper mines and mining--Environmental aspects, Fishes--Conservation, Forest conservation, Lumber trade--Environmental aspects, Selous, Frederick Courteney, 1851-1917, White Pass & Yukon Route (Firm)
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Henry B. Runnalls writes to Theodore Roosevelt about Alaska. From 1897 to 1898, Runnalls was in charge of the postal service of Skagway, Alaska, and worked as a surveyor of the White Pass. Based on his time in the state, Runnalls believes that measures must be taken to ensure the conservation of Alaska’s forests and fisheries. Alaska’s natural resources are an essential asset to the entire United States, and Runnalls is concerned about the “irresponsible class of men” in the state who are attempting to profit from it. He discusses a number of wealthy families and companies vying for control of the land for its coal, timber, and copper riches — and suggests some may not be operating within the law. Runnalls cautions Roosevelt that these “present inhabitants” should not gain control of the state’s government.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-09-25
Creator(s)
Runnalls, Harry B. (Harry Boyle), 1854-1913
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
(1911-1912) Progressive Party Candidate
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
4
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 Harry B. Runnalls to Theodore Roosevelt. [September 25, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o70766. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Runnalls, Harry B. (Harry Boyle), 1854-1913. Letter from Harry B. Runnalls to Theodore Roosevelt. [25 Sep. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 8, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o70766.
APA:
Runnalls, Harry B. (Harry Boyle), 1854-1913., [1911, September 25]. Letter from Harry B. Runnalls to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o70766.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. 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. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 8, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
