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Robert Erskine Ely informs Frank Harper that The Civic Forum is preparing to make an announcement of Theodore Roosevelt’s upcoming address at Carnegie Hall. Ely confirms that Roosevelt has selected the topic “The Conservation of Womanhood and Childhood.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-26
C. P. Connolly regrets that he and Judge Gnictel missed lunch with Theodore Roosevelt. He misunderstood their plans and thought the lunch was scheduled for another day. Connolly is mortified for inconveniencing and embarrassing Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-22
Elizabeth Hamilton Muncie thanks Frank Harper for his response and assures him that The Four Epochs of Life is intended to help people rather than make money. She would like to send Harper a copy for Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-21
At the request of Matthew Rock, Kaskel & Kaskel mailed a pair of braces to Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-20
William N. Freeman thanks Frank Harper for his letter. He discusses a possible daily school exercise of a flag honor guard. He recalls a movement to assign a generic name to American soldiers, as British soldiers are called “Tommy Atkins”. He suggests “Johnny Trump”, and hopes that Roosevelt can endorse the idea. He would like to meet Roosevelt and give him a handshake.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-20
Paul T. Willis references a previous letter he sent to Frank Harper discussing a photo sent by Harris & Ewing to be signed by Theodore Roosevelt. He lets Harper know that the photo has been sent and he has enclosed payment for return postage. He asks if Harper still lives at the 23 Street YMCA and asks if he can visit in November.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-15
Augustus Everett Willson informs Frank Harper that he, his wife Mary Elizabeth Ekin Willson, Governor Herbert S. Hadley, and Agnes L. Hadley Haskell, will take the eleven o’clock train on Saturday morning.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-14
Perlie M. Huntley expresses to Frank Harper that they are unsure if Theodore Roosevelt received the poem and asks for a recommendation of a qualified poetry critic in New York City.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-13
William C. Freeman thanks Frank Harper for his letter from September 6th and the copy of Theodore Roosevelt’s letter to Samuel C. Dobbs.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-12
Edward P. Dechert thanks Frank Harper on behalf of Theodore Roosevelt for courteously returning his manuscript, Ben Lindsey, Hunter of the Beast, and explaining the mistake in sending it directly to Roosevelt. Dechert acknowledges his impulsive decision and states he will now forward the piece to the Managing Editor of The Outlook.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-12
An unknown author informs Frank Harper that Hans P. Freece, an anti-Mormon activist, wishes to speak with Theodore Roosevelt about Mormonism. The author describes Freece’s past work with an Anti-Mormon Society and his experiences in England with Mormon missionaries.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-11
Leigh M. Hodges thanks Frank Harper for his note and will visit Roosevelt at 12:30 tomorrow.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
Senator Dixon introduces J. F. Byrnes who is setting up a series of films of the presidential candidates. Dixon would like Theodore Roosevelt to “submit to the ordeal” as the film could reach several million voters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-23
Invitation for Frank Harper to attend a banquet in honor of Theodore Roosevelt given by the Hamilton Club of Chicago at Congress Hotel. Lists officers, directors, and committee members.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1910-09-08
Invitation for Frank Harper to attend tea with Theodore and Edith Roosevelt at the home of the American Minister in Montevideo, Uruguay. Envelope included.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11-04
Invitation for Frank Harper to attend luncheon to honor Theodore Roosevelt, given by president of Uruguay in Montevideo, Uraguay.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11-04
Eugenio Barth requests Theodore Roosevelt’s opinion of Pope-Hartford motorcar used during his stay in Montevideo, Uruguay. Barth represents Pope in Uruguay. Letterhead from Eugenio Barth & Cia.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11-05
Invitation for Frank Harper to attend dinner with Victonino de la Plaza, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11-05
Anthony Fiala asks Frank Harper to purchase a helmet for him; Cherrie and Miller collected birds and mammals. He discusses the extreme heat, mosquito infestations and Sigg curing natives and Miller.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11-17
President of the Republic invites Frank Harper to dinner at Palacio de la Moneda, Santiago, Chile.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11-23