Letter from John O’Connor to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Billings, Josh, 1818-1885, Democratic Party (U.S.), Martians, New Jersey--Hoboken, Pamphlets, Presidential candidates, Religion, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Revolution, Salvation Army, Social movements, Women--Suffrage
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John O’Connor tells Theodore Roosevelt about a pamphlet he wrote titled, “? and ‘, or, A Treatise on the Origin of Self” and the social revolution he has been pushing for across the eastern United States. O’Connor presents his views on many topics including, religion, Martians, women’s suffrage, and the importance of “Service for Service’s Sake.” Most importantly, O’Connor is writing to Roosevelt to propose himself as the 1912 Republican presidential candidate. O’Connor says he is, “essentially a Christian, a Martian, and…worth a consideration.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-12-21
Creator(s)
O'Connor, John
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
8
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’Connor to Theodore Roosevelt. [December 21, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73899. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
O’Connor, John. Letter from John O’Connor to Theodore Roosevelt. [21 Dec. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. August 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73899.
APA:
O’Connor, John., [1911, December 21]. Letter from John O’Connor to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73899.
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. August 27, 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.
