Norris, George W. (George William), 1861-1944

William Loeb informs Representative Norris that an invitation has already been sent to Mrs. John Cook.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-15

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

William Loeb received Representative Norris’ letter. However, he cannot invite the suggested individuals to the reception on January 17. Instead, he will add them to the list of invitees for the reception on January 31.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-12

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Theodore Roosevelt has heard good things about Richard Lee Metcalfe but he is anxious not to interfere in vice presidential matters.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt decries the “game of politics” and politicians like Chairman Rosewater of the Republican National Committee. He believes that the proper course of action is to support the third party ticket.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt is pleased with Representative Norris’s bill providing for presidential primaries and offers his assistance. He invites Norris to Oyster Bay, New York, to discuss several matters.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt agrees to write the article as suggested by Representative Norris.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-03-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt refuses to have his name removed from the primary ballot in Nebraska, as requested by Representative Norris on behalf of Senator La Follette. Roosevelt has received the same request from supporters of President Taft and believes acquiescing would help Taft’s cause more than La Follette’s. He denies being a candidate but is not willing to announce that he will not accept the Republican nomination if offered.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt argues against the Shipping Bill and is concerned that the bill will put the United States on the “pathway toward war.” Purchasing interned ships of warring nations will “imperil the safety of the country.” Roosevelt describes the Wilson administration as “incompetent and incapable.” He does not trust the abilities of President Wilson or Secretary of State Bryan in the realm of foreign affairs.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-02-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt asks Representative Norris to speak with Commissioner Charles Patrick Neill regarding child labor issues.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919