Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gutzon Borglum
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-12-27
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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Language
English
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-27
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-09-19
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1913-05-15
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt
English
Theodore Roosevelt was pleased by the telegram from Gutzon Borglum, whose support he values.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-14
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Gutzon Borglum for his letter and notes that Roosevelt considers the matter of “real importance.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-15
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges Gutzon Borglum’s letter and assures Borglum he will bring it to Roosevelt’s attention on his return from his southern trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-08
Theodore Roosevelt directs Gutzon Borglum to find out who the fair director is and he will provide a letter of introduction if he knows them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-31
Theodore Roosevelt compliments Gutzon Borglum’s Seated Lincoln bronze statue in Newark, New Jersey. He is glad he had the opportunity to participate in the unveiling of the statue.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-02
Theodore Roosevelt does not wish to say anything for publication at the current moment, but tells Gutzon Borglum that he can refer anyone to him personally for his opinion of Borglum’s statue of Abraham Lincoln, which he finds admirable.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-11-17
Gutzon Borglum writes to Theodore Roosevelt about his frustration with President Wilson’s reaction to the sinking of the Lusitania. He mentions an article in the New York Times where Wilson mentioned that he does not care to arouse patriotic sentiment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-05-30
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Gutzon Borglum for sending the article.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-04-10
Theodore Roosevelt offers encouragement to Gutzon Borglum.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-03-05
Theodore Roosevelt apologizes to Gutzon Borglum for being unable to attend his lecture. He wished to meet with Borglum on another matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-03-01
Theodore Roosevelt regretfully turns down an invitation for him and his wife to attend an event with Gutzon Borglum.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-12-03
President Roosevelt congratulates Gutzon Borglum and says he is pleased “from every standpoint.” He especially likes Borglum’s idea about the inscription on the pedestal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-21
President Roosevelt is pleased that Gutzon Borglum’s sculpture of the head of Abraham Lincoln has been accepted by the Senate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-11
President Roosevelt tells Gutzon Borglum that he will do his best to convince the nation to accept the gift if it is offered. Roosevelt believes that the sculpted head of Abraham Lincoln that Borglum created should be in the National Capitol.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-01
President Roosevelt asks Gutzon Borglum what he is going to do with a bust of Abraham Lincoln that he sculpted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-28
President Roosevelt praises Gutzon Borglum for the progress that has been made on the head of Abraham Lincoln.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-17