Letter from Albert S. Perkins to Theodore Roosevelt

Subject(s): Classical languages, English teachers, Greek language, High schools, Universities and colleges

Albert S. Perkins writes to Theodore Roosevelt about his passion for promoting the practical study of Ancient Greek in high schools. He asks Roosevelt to write him his opinion on the subject.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-17

Creator(s)

Perkins, Albert S. (Albert Sanbom), 1861-1954

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Period

(1911-1912) Progressive Party Candidate

Repository

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Page Count

2

Production Method

Handwritten

Record Type

Multi-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 Albert S. Perkins to Theodore Roosevelt. [October 17, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o71384. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Perkins, Albert S. (Albert Sanbom), 1861-1954. Letter from Albert S. Perkins to Theodore Roosevelt. [17 Oct. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 19, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o71384.

APA:

Perkins, Albert S. (Albert Sanbom), 1861-1954., [1911, October 17]. Letter from Albert S. Perkins to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o71384.

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. December 19, 2025. 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.