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Page, Walter Hines, 1855-1918

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Letter from Frank C. Hoyt to Walter Hines Page

Letter from Frank C. Hoyt to Walter Hines Page

On Theodore Roosevelt’s behalf, Treasurer of The Outlook Company Frank C. Hoyt, acknowledges Ambassador Page’s letter about the American Universities Club. Since Roosevelt is in the interior of South America and cannot be reached, Page’s letter will not be forwarded.

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Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1913-11-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Walter Hines Page

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Walter Hines Page

President Roosevelt discusses the importance of improving social and economic conditions for farmers, arguing that “with the single exception of the conservation of our natural resources, which underlies the problem of rural life, there is no other material question of greater importance now before the American people.” He asks Walter Hines Page to serve upon a Commission on Country Life.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1908-08-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Walter Hines Page

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Walter Hines Page

President Roosevelt thanks Walter Hines Page for his work on the Country Life Commission and emphasizes that the farmers “should feel a sense of ownership in this Commission,” and that the commission should “get in touch with and represent the farmers themselves.” He advises the commissioners to arrange for meetings of farmers so that the commission can gain insight into the needs, desires and problems of farmers and “all those who live in the open country and are intimately connected with those who do farm work.” He suggests topics such as “the efficiency of the rural schools, farmers organizations, the need of good roads, improved postal facilities” and “sanitary conditions on the farm.”

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1908-11-09