Letter from John O. Yeiser to Frank Harper
Subject(s): Illinois--Chicago, La Follette, Robert M. (Robert Marion), 1855-1925, Letters, Massachusetts--Boston, Nebraska, New York (State)--New York, Presidential candidates, Presidential candidates--Public opinion, Presidents--Nomination, Primaries, Republican National Convention, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Stenographers, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
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John O. Yeiser explains to Frank Harper the reason for his telegram asking permission to publicize some of his correspondence with Theodore Roosevelt. Yeiser is anxious to make Roosevelt a candidate and would appreciate being able to share something to help the movement succeed. Roosevelt’s name will be on the Nebraska primary ballot which will provide a poll of the voters preference.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-12-17
Creator(s)
Yeiser, John O. (John Otho), 1866-1928
Recipient
Language
English
Period
(1911-1912) Progressive Party Candidate
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 John O. Yeiser to Frank Harper. [December 17, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73707. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Yeiser, John O. (John Otho), 1866-1928. Letter from John O. Yeiser to Frank Harper. [17 Dec. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 20, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73707.
APA:
Yeiser, John O. (John Otho), 1866-1928., [1911, December 17]. Letter from John O. Yeiser to Frank Harper.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73707.
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.
