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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-23
English
(1911-1912) Progressive Party Candidate
William N. Tilchin reflects on his fifteen years as editor of the Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal (TRAJ). Tilchin acknowledges the work and collaboration of four journal designers whom he credits with helping craft the appearance of the TRAJ, and he stresses his commitment to issuing a journal of substance free from errors. Tilchin notes some of the highlights of his tenure, including the celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the TRAJ in 2015.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2021
William N. Tilchin recalls his friendship with William J. Vanden Heuvel. Tilchin quotes from their correspondence, and he notes that they shared a belief that Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt shared similar outlooks on domestic and foreign policies. Tilchin asserts that Vanden Heuvel devoted much of his work to linking the two presidents, as well as healing the rift between the two branches of the Roosevelt family.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2021
William N. Tilchin thanks Shirley Hudders and Marie Hewett for their many years of service in compiling indexes for the Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal, and he notes that with their retirement he is in search of new indexers. Tilchin also comments on the death of former Secretary of State George P. Schultz, and he classifies Schultz as a “Rooseveltian statesman.” Tilchin recalls interviewing Schultz for a research project in 2000.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2021
Editorial written by Francis Warrington Dawson and published April 22, 1880 in the Charleston News and Courier has been copied. Dawson writes of the conditions on the sea islands of South Carolina as planters have been working to restore the lands. The people of the sea islands reportedly live peacefully and prosperously together, despite Freed people outnumbering White farmers. Dawson states that the “Southern problem” has been solved.
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1880-04-22
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-07-13
English
(1909, March – 1910) African Safari
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-09
English
(1909, March – 1910) African Safari
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-09-06
The St. Louis Republic (St. Louis, Mo. : 1888-1919)
English
(1909, March – 1910) African Safari
An article praising President Roosevelt as a peacemaker.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-30
The editorial writer claims that northern newspapers have not presented an accurate account of suffrage in the South. The article discusses how the requirements for voting registration will “disfranchise only the ignorant and the thriftless negroes.” The author notes that there may be some areas where black citizens meeting these qualifications are still refused the vote. He argues that “the remedy for this condition…is not the repeal of the Constitution, but the just and equable enforcement of the Constitution.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-12
In an editorial for The Century, Editor Richard Watson Gilder defends President Theodore Roosevelt’s actions on the “colored question” in the South. Gilder reminds readers that Roosevelt’s mother hailed from the South and suggests patience to Roosevelt’s critics, encouraging them to “judge the President by his whole conduct toward the South” and by all of his appointments, regardless of their racial makeup. Gilder asserts that the minority appointments Roosevelt has made are not radical or threatening but are in line with his “especial endeavor to appoint good men to office everywhere.” In concluding, Gilder qualifies his remarks with a reminder that the magazine has not agreed with every Roosevelt appointment and that its chief aim is to champion fair play.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02
The McKenzie County Farmer presents an editorial opinion that Watford City residents are not at odds with the National Park Service but merely want the same consideration as given to other interests whose proposals for the North Unit have been considered by the “powers that be.” The editorial comes in rebuttal to Dr. George M. Johnson’s letter to the editor, which is also included.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1972
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914
English
Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)
Translated from the Jornal do Brasil, this editorial summarizes and analyzes the recent Third Pan-American Congress. Few tangible results were achieved due to American delegates with their “primitive scope,” and the Mexican delegates whom provided weak proposals. The delegates from Brazil recommended unity under the guidance of the United States. They argue that people of different races, beliefs, and customs tend to encourage financially-separatist policies, but this policy is dangerous to Brazil’s economy and, therefore, a policy of “reciprocity” should be encouraged. Quoting Dr. Gonzalo Ramirez, delegate from Uruguay, they write that the United States is the most fervent proponent of unity for the good of the Americas. Because of that, this Congress confirmed that Mexico and Brazil will follow under the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-30
The Jewish Morning Journal states their regretful opinion of the Jewish passport question where Theodore Roosevelt consulted the matter with Oscar S. Straus and believes people who actually understand the matter should have been consulted. The journal recommends the American Jewish Committee as a competent body and individuals such as Louis Marshal, Henry Mayer Goldfogle, William Sulzer, and Elihu Root.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-23
A Chicago Tribune editorial expresses the opinion that average men should be more excited by and engaged in politics in order to strengthen modern democratic society, emphasizing the importance of community town hall gatherings.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-15
An article by John G. Geiwitz about the need for Christian soldiers in the U.S., in battle but also in general character.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-15
Posters featuring labor leader John Mitchell advocating support of certain candidates in the upcoming election have been sent to various offices of the United Mine Workers of America. Mitchell asserts that these posters, along with a telegram that attributed to him, have been circulated without his authorization. Mitchell’s goal is to elect people to positions of power who will support labor causes, and he wants to avoid partisanship. He names several candidates that he is endorsing for Congress, and urges people to vote based on their principles and policies, rather than simply based on political party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-21
In a handwritten note, Owen Wister tells President Roosevelt that this is a text he has written for a paper, and he believes Roosevelt will agree with him. The text describes men who fail to vote as “sexless citizen[s]” who should be fined or punished by law and calls for a list of men who failed to vote to be published along with their property values.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-15
John Albert Macy’s editorial in volume 24 of The Bookman. Starting with the current use of the word “yellow” to describe bad newspapers, Macy extends the metaphor to describe other types of journalism according to a chromatic scheme. Includes a handwritten note that says “Dear Cabot, This is good. T. R.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-29