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President Roosevelt remarks to Booker T. Washington that it is a pity disgraced West Point cadet James M. Haralson did not take after his father.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-12
President Roosevelt looks forward to reading Booker T. Washington’s address to white students.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-26
President Roosevelt asks Booker T. Washington for “the names of one or two first-class colored men” to appoint to office in Ohio.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-25
For the position of collector of internal revenue in South Carolina, President Roosevelt supports Loomis Blalock over Mr. Screven, who is being put forward by the Democrats.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-07
President Roosevelt would like to have a long talk with Booker T. Washington on either the 27th or the 28th. Roosevelt requests that Washington just give him prior notice, and arrive at 3 p.m.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-24
President Roosevelt sends his regrets to Booker T. Washington that he must give up his visit to Tuskegee for the present. Roosevelt also asks Washington when he plans to come north, as he wishes to talk over the question of future appointments in the South along the lines of their previous conversation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-14
Williams has read the extract and comments that “no sensible Negro would ask for a better statement of our case.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01
Williams, S. Lang
An unknown author and his colleagues offer Booker T. Washington suggestions for the improvement of an address. They offer corrections in word choice, the use of excessively abstract and generalized language, and a recommendation to consider social equality as an individual matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-02
The unknown author is proud of the achievements of Theodore Roosevelt, Booker T. Washington, and “the Outlook crowd.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-23
At the request of President Roosevelt, George B. Cortelyou encloses papers from Robert Bradley Hawley regarding Robert Lloyd Smith of Texas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-23
George B. Cortelyou writes to Booker T. Washington to inform him that President Roosevelt can see Edgar Gardner Murphy on February 13.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-09
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-07-31
Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
2025-03-13
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1913-05-27
Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
2025-04-03
Theodore Roosevelt was served with the enclosed and is not familiar with the details. His secretary sends the material for Booker T. Washington’s information.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-27
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Booker T. Washington for the summary of work being done at the Tuskegee Institute.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-19
At the request of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges receipt of Booker T. Washington’s telegram. Roosevelt regrets he did not arrive in time to send a note of good wishes to the meeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-01
Booker T. Washington’s letter and enclosure have been received and will be called to Theodore Roosevelt’s attention upon his return.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-14
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to hear about Julius Rosenwald and would like to meet with Booker T. Washington the next time Washington is in New York City to discuss what The Outlook could do regarding the Ulrich case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
Theodore Roosevelt will be unable to travel to Tuskegee, Alabama, for the Tuskegee Board of Directors meeting. He would like to speak with Booker T. Washington regarding the injustice done to Washington at the Ulrich trial.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-06
Theodore Roosevelt has received Booker T. Washington’s book and will read it with interest. He has several matters to discuss with Washington at the next meeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-25