Straus, Oscar S. (Oscar Solomon), 1850-1926 Archives

Theodore Roosevelt relays to Oscar S. Straus that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt really liked the basket of fruits he sent out and she sends her appreciation to Straus and Sarah L. Straus. Roosevelt also informs Straus that their editorial came out in pretty good shape.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar S. Straus

President Roosevelt writes to Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus that although Senator Boies Penrose may have offered the position (of Commissioner General of Immigration) to someone, no one but the president has the authority to make the decision. Roosevelt intends to give the position to Daniel J. Keefe, a highly qualified man, but he can likely find another position for Duncan, unless Duncan has been supporting Samuel Gompers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar S. Straus

President Roosevelt agrees with Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus about nominating Governor Charles Evans Hughes. Renominating him may be difficult as many hate him because of his actions. Roosevelt is doing all he can to secure the renomination.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar S. Straus

President Roosevelt comments that Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus, “must have had an interesting trip,” and wants to see him when he returns.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar S. Straus

President Roosevelt has spoken to Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus about the labor decision in South Carolina. Many people believe the decision will not stop the importing of cheap contract labor in the southern states, which will, in turn, damage laborers in the north. Roosevelt would like to consult with U.S. Commissioner of Labor Charles Patrick Neill about the views of the labor people so he can be prepared with the facts if the administration is called to take action.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar S. Straus

President Roosevelt asks Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus to help the State Department by having Congress take the appropriate action regarding the Fulton Memorial Exhibition at Bordeaux. Straus’s department has been given the plan and they will need to assist the State Department to manage it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar S. Straus

President Roosevelt authorizes Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus to do anything necessary to ensure that such breeches as the report by Special Agent Crist that insults England, or the leaked report by Consul General Skinner, never happen again.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar S. Straus

President Roosevelt thanks Secretary of Commerce & Labor Straus for his letter. Roosevelt is attempting to organize a meeting that includes Straus, Attorney General William H. Moody, Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte, and Secretary of Commerce & Labor Victor Howard Metcalf for “about the new year.”