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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-11-01
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Warren, T. Herbert (Thomas Herbert), 1853-1930
English
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-04-30
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Warren, T. Herbert (Thomas Herbert), 1853-1930
English
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Dr. T. Herbert Warren about his lecture “Oxford and Poetry” and his apprehension about the lack of “literary productivity” in the United States. He expresses concern that the amount of “first-rate work” is significantly less than the “enormous ocean of second, third, and tenth-rate work.” Roosevelt recalls his visit Oxford with pleasure.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-19
President Roosevelt approves of the arrangements T. Herbert Warren suggests for the publication of his 1910 Romanes lecture, both in the United States and England. He will write the lecture before he leaves for his African safari, but may make revisions after his trip before he delivers it. Roosevelt is concerned that Warren may be expecting his lecture to be intended for a wider audience, because he is preparing a largely academic talk.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-02
President Roosevelt tells Vice Chancellor T. Herbert Warren, of Oxford University, that whatever he decides shall be done, and that Oxford University’s press will publish his Romanes lecture in lecture form on both sides of the Atlantic. He understands that he will be able to publish his lecture later in a volume of essays, similar to John Morley’s recent volume. Roosevelt sends Warren a copy of his lecture to look over and keep for him until he arrives in England in 1910.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-30
President Roosevelt discusses arrangements for the publication of his 1910 Romanes lecture in both England and the United States on the day it is delivered. He will write the lecture before he goes to Africa, but may make revisions after his trip and before he gives it. He approves of the “usual arrangement” of having the lecture printed and published by the University Press.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-02
While president, Theodore Roosevelt advocated for the “Swiss system of universal service” but was mostly ignored. He has been attempting to teach Americans the lessons of the war and now has a considerable following. Roosevelt reminisces about John Hay and fondly recalls a gift Hay gave to him, a ring with a strand of Abraham Lincoln’s hair. He also appreciated a gift he received from King Edward VII, a miniature of John Hampden. The gift displayed King Edward’s refinement and nicely contrasted with the gift from Emperor William II, a massive bronze bust of himself that ended up in the basement of an art gallery.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-06-07