Chapman, Frank M. (Frank Michler), 1864-1945

Theodore Roosevelt relates to Frank M. Chapman that while visiting Archibald Roosevelt at his school in Mesa, Arizona, he noticed a number of birds which he failed at the time to recognize as cactus wren, due to the solid black coloration of their throats and their vigorous, familiar behavior. Roosevelt is forwarding several specimens to Chapman to ascertain whether his identification of the birds was correct. Roosevelt will soon begin writing an article on concealing coloration, as he is surprised that scientists have accepted Abbott Handerson Thayer’s theories on the subject so readily.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-24

Theodore Roosevelt declines Frank M. Chapman’s invitation to speak.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-10-15

Theodore Roosevelt is glad that Frank M. Chapman is interested in documenting the bird and mammal life of the marshes in Paraguay. Roosevelt is also glad Chapman’s Colombian book is coming along well and looks forward to reading it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-02-01

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-06-01

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Frank M. Chapman about the letters he has received criticizing Edward William Nelson. Roosevelt also discusses how he will work with Charles Scribner on the manuscripts by Leo E. Miller and Nelson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-02-22

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Frank M. Chapman about the criticism he has received on a recent article, although Chapman did like the article. Roosevelt also discusses future writing projects with Scribner and an article proposal for Nelson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-02-06

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Frank M. Chapman for his letter and review. He asks the latter to congratulate Mr. Cockerell on his piece in The Dial on his behalf, inviting both of them to dine together. Theodore is also pleased with the fact that the trunks have finally arrived at the Museum.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-01-24

Theodore Roosevelt tells Frank M. Chapman that he guesses the trunks of specimens arrived in good order. He is also greatly pleased by Theodore D. A. Cockerell’s review.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-17

Theodore Roosevelt compliments Frank M. Chapman’s article, calling it “the best kind of answer” to J.A. Allen’s contentious article in The Auk. Although Roosevelt states that he does not care what Allen said about him and a letter from Witmer Stone had helped to cool off the situation, Roosevelt did not appreciate The Auk being used as a medium to attack him through.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-17

Theodore Roosevelt sends Frank M. Chapman a copy of the letter he sent to The Auk. Roosevelt’s letter is a complaint about a untruthful article The Auk has recently published.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-27

President Roosevelt sends Frank M. Chapman a check to reimburse him for the amount he spent. Roosevelt is very grateful for all the help Chapman has given, and has forwarded his letter to his son Kermit Roosevelt. Roosevelt would be delighted to see the slides and movie that Chapman has of birds, and will try to find out if there is a time when the entire Roosevelt family is free to watch them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-04

President Roosevelt thanks Frank M. Chapman for sending the book, and is proud that an American like Chapman produced such a fine piece of work. Roosevelt also remarks that his son, Kermit Roosevelt, appreciated having Chapman at the football game.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-02

President Roosevelt informs Frank M. Chapman that Oyster Bay is not a suitable venue for him to show his wildlife photographs, and invites him to show them at the White House in the fall. Roosevelt also discusses some birds that he recently observed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-07

President Roosevelt tells Frank M. Chapman about the birds he and John Burroughs encountered on a trip to Pine Knot.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-10

President Roosevelt describes the purple finches and black-throated green warblers he has observed near his home in Oyster Bay, and invites Frank M. Chapman to visit him and identify the bird songs there.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-17

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Frank M. Chapman for the articles on William Joseph Long.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-21

Theodore Roosevelt tells Frank M. Chapman that he enjoyed looking at the pamphlets Chapman had sent him. He is returning them because he thinks that it is better for George Kruck Cherrie to have them, and that he will look at them in Cherrie’s possession. Roosevelt enjoyed seeing Chapman, and hopes he will be able to justify his expectations about the upcoming trip to the Amazon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1913-09-22

Theodore Roosevelt tells Frank M. Chapman that he will do something if it is possible for him to do so, though he cannot promise.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-08-07

President Roosevelt thanks Frank M. Chapman for the photographs, and thinks that Herbert Lang would be a perfect person to bring on his safari. Unfortunately, Roosevelt is going in service of the Smithsonian Institution, as he promised Charles D. Walcott, and guesses that the American Museum of Natural History would not care to lend Lang to the Smithsonian for this purpose. Roosevelt’s son, Kermit Roosevelt, will come visit soon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-06