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A copy of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edwin A. Van Valkenburg, the editor of the Philadelphia North American. Roosevelt thanks Van Valkenburg for the hint as to a proper view of the Democratic Party. He says he agrees all tariff abuses should be cut out, but feels it would damage the country to adopt the theory of free trade.
1912-01-25
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-06-05
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932
2025-04-03
Theodore Roosevelt shares the speech that he will give to the railroad men on June 10th with Edwin A. Van Valkenburg. He asks Van Valkenburg to distribute it in Philadelphia if there is demand, and to send a copy to the Kansas City Star. Roosevelt has sent copies to the United Press, Associated Press and International News.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-06-02
Theodore Roosevelt is glad to hear that Edwin A. Van Valkenberg is recovering and expresses his concern for him. Roosevelt invites Van Valkenberg to lunch with him and mentions that he has seen Gifford Pinchot.
1914-08-01
Theodore Roosevelt informs Edwin A. Van Valkenburg that he must be in New York on February 21 and 22 for a meeting of the Progressives of Nassau County. Roosevelt writes that if Van Valkenburg still wants him to attend his meeting, he will come.
1913-01-28
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1919-01-23
Roosevelt, Archibald B. (Archibald Bulloch), 1894-1979
Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932
2025-10-02
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-12-11
Stricker, Josephine M., 1878-1944
Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932
2025-09-18
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-11-07
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932
2025-06-19
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-05-18
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932
2025-02-13
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-12-08
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932
2025-01-02
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-10-07
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932
2025-01-02
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-09-05
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932
2025-01-02
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-02-11
Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932
2025-02-13
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-01-24
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932
2025-02-13
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-08-01
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932
2025-03-13
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932
2025-04-10
Frank Harper encloses a letter and encourages its publication. He believes it will please foreign born voters, particularly those from Southern European countries.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-13
Theodore Roosevelt encloses two letters. Roosevelt thinks that the Progressive Party should not associate with Senator Penrose’s gang in Pennsylvania. Roosevelt also remarks upon the Senate committee’s “contemptible trick” of not allowing him to appear before them; instead, he has sent them every letter connected to Standard Oil.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-28
Theodore Roosevelt regrets to decline Edwin A. Van Valkenburg’s invitation to speak, as he cannot undertake anything other than “the Wilkes-Barre business,” presumably referring to Father Curran’s jubilee celebration there. Roosevelt praises Van Valkenburg’s editorials on Woodrow Wilson and Hiram Johnson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-16
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Edwin A. Van Valkenburg about the presidential election. He asserts his belief that he should run on a separate Progressive ticket rather than support President Taft’s Republican candidacy in a race against the Democratic candidate, Woodrow Wilson. He contends that Taft’s nomination at the Republican National Committee was won by corrupt means.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-16