Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-07-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-06-13

Creator(s)

Stricker, Josephine M., 1878-1944

Recipient

Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1913-02-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

President Roosevelt will send Secretary of Commerce and Labor Oscar S. Straus to speak at the City College of New York in his place.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-24

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-02-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-01-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Theodore Roosevelt acknowledges John H. Finley’s alliance with the Progressive Party, as reported by Oscar S. Straus. Roosevelt suggests Finley meet with Judge William H. Hotchkiss.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-12

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary asks John H. Finley to come to Roosevelt’s office between 12:00 and 12:30.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-16

Theodore Roosevelt believes that Bible reading could be advantageous in many schools but it should not be compulsory. He also cautions that a movement for nonsectarian schools could be portrayed as being opposed to certain creeds which could damage the public school system.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-03-18

President Roosevelt did not believe that President Finley was responsible for the item and is pleased at the success of the cornerstone laying.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-02

President Roosevelt and his wife thank John H. Finley for the poem. He encloses a formal letter that can be read on the day of Finley’s inauguration as President of the University of New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-05

President Roosevelt regrets that he cannot attend President Finley’s inauguration but calls it a “new epoch in the history of the University of New York.” Roosevelt also considers the importance of education in creating citizens and maintaining a republic.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-05

President Roosevelt cannot accept Professor Finley’s invitation and provides a glimpse into his busy schedule, as well as the numerous worthy engagements he must turn down.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-09

President Roosevelt regrets that he cannot accept the speaking engagement and invites Professor Finley over to lunch in order to explain why he cannot attend.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-29