Addams, Jane, 1860-1935

William N. Tilchin examines the contents of Outlook Editorials which consists of eleven editorials written for The Outlook magazine by Theodore Roosevelt over five months in 1909. Tilchin contends that the editorials show Roosevelt’s combination of of advancing progressive ideas with a commitment to finding practical, common sense solutions to problems. Tilchin quotes extensively from the editorials within sentences and in twelve excerpts that demonstrate Roosevelt’s penchant for balance and moderation. The editorials discuss a variety of topics from socialism, to immigration, naval preparedness, and the inheritance tax. 

Photographs of Roosevelt, the Great White Fleet, and the cover of Outlook Editorials supplement the text. 

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2013

John A. Gable begins the “Book Notes” column with a review of Sylvia Jukes Morris’s biography Edith Kermit Roosevelt: Portrait of a First Lady. In doing so, he provides a shorter, but still complete examination of Roosevelt’s life, and highlights the research Morris did utilizing letters, Roosevelt’s diary, and interviews.

Three pictures of Edith Roosevelt are included in the review: one considered the favorite of her husband, Theodore Roosevelt; a drawing by John Singer Sargent; and a third of Edith Roosevelt with Lou Henry Hoover, the wife of Herbert Hoover.

In Gable’s following review of Frederick W. Mark’s Velvet on Iron: The Diplomacy of Theodore Roosevelt, Gable places the work in the context of other studies of Roosevelt and argues that it represents a further step in an ongoing reappraisal of Roosevelt. He quotes extensively from Marks and from Edmund Morris’s review of the work.

A picture of Roosevelt at his desk at Sagamore Hill accompanies the review.

A listing of the officers and the members of the executive, finance, and Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace committees of the Theodore Roosevelt Association is included among the reviews.

This article announces the publication of The Bull Moose Years: Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive Party by John A. Gable, the Executive Director of the Theodore Roosevelt Association. The article recaps the history of the Progressive Party, describes the contents of the book, and quotes from a favorable review of the work.

A political cartoon showing Theodore Roosevelt shaking hands with California Governor Hiram W. Johnson, Roosevelt’s running mate on the 1912 Progressive ticket, accompanies the article.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

This radio documentary describes Theodore Roosevelt’s 1912 presidential campaign, highlighting his progressive policies. Although Roosevelt was unsuccessful in this campaign, the progressive movement gained much from his leadership. Many of the issues he strove to address are ones with which America still wrestles today.

Collection

America

Creation Date

2012

Creator(s)

Prairie Public Broadcasting; Lindholm, Meg Luther; Jenkinson, Clay; Unger, Nancy C.

Eleven images showing various scenes from Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Corey, Alabama (later renamed to Fairfield, Alabama).

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-10

Creator(s)

Unknown

The London Times relays reports from its correspondent in America regarding various issues and events in the United States. In particular, the correspondent provides updates on political policies and legislation, as well as events that have happened in Washington, D.C., and between the United States and countries abroad, such as Venezuela and Haiti.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-30

Creator(s)

Unknown

Rabbi Samuel Hirschberg recounts the time when President Roosevelt was introduced to a blind Assyrian girl, and he tenderly cut the thorns off a rose from his desk and gave it to the young girl. Roosevelt spoke at a conference for the dependent children banquet in Washington D.C., and promised to speak to Congress about appointing a commission to investigate and recommend legislation for the care of dependent children.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-29

Creator(s)

Unknown

Song sheet featuring patriotic songs and campaign songs for Theodore Roosevelt and his running mate, Governor Johnson, during the Progressive Party campaign of 1912. Songs include “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and an adaptation of “Onward, Christian Soldiers.” The Jane Addams Chorus was “first organized and named in Los Angeles, August 26th, 1912.”

Collection

Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection

Creation Date

1912

Creator(s)

Unknown

A booklet published by the Progressive National Committee. The publication lists the names of people in the Progressive Party’s administration and outlines the party’s ideals and goals. The Table of Contents is as follows: Organization of the National Service; Division of Administration – Organization of State Services, Office Organization; Department Work – Social and Industrial Justice, Conservation, Popular Government, Cost of Living and Corporation Control; Bureau of Education; Bureau of Legislative Reference.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1913-03-31

Creator(s)

Unknown

Text of Theodore Roosevelt’s speech on suffrage delivered at Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, on August 30, 1912, supporting equal suffrage for men and women.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1912-08-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt views the war as a battle between militarism and democracy. Currently, Russia and Japan are allied with democracy, but with their “alien” institutions and ideals they may “menace civilization.” To do her duty, the United States must be the “just man armed” and avoid pacifism. Roosevelt, and his views, are unpopular and he no longer desires to be a political candidate. He fears his candidacy would be interpreted as greedy ambition. Roosevelt is also opposed by many Catholics due to his previous policies and recent statements. His victory in the Barnes libel suit was also a victory for his supporters as it showed they were right about “boss rule and crooked business.” Roosevelt feels he has done his share in the progressive movement and can no longer take a leading role. The public has had enough of reform and Roosevelt’s presence will now hinder, rather then benefit, the cause.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-06-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt has tried to convince the American people to do their duty regarding the war. However, they have been misled by many politicians and pacifists. Roosevelt suggests that Mrs. Antonio De Viti de Marco and her friends write to Jane Addams and other America pacifists to convince them that their demand for peace and ignorance of “hideous wrongdoing” is the “gravest crime against righteousness.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-06-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Proceedings of the first National Progressive Convention held in Chicago, Illinois, on August 5-7, 1912. Through a number of speeches, party leaders justify the party’s founding and define its political goals. Theodore Roosevelt is nominated as the Progressive candidate for president and Hiram Johnson is nominated as his running mate. Both deliver speeches accepting their nomination and expounding on progressive ideals. TR’s speeches are found on pages 60-145 and 298-301.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-07

Creator(s)

Progressive Party (1912)

Minutes of the April 13, 1914, meeting of the Executive Committee of the Progressive National Committee. The committee confirmed a resolution from the West Virginia state committee which called for the removal of William M. O. Dawson from the National Committee because of disloyalty to the party. The Executive Committee proposed William Seymour Edwards as a substitute, to be affirmed by the National Committee. The Treasurer’s report showed that, with the help of advances from two members of the Executive Committee, the committee had “lived within its income” during the previous quarter. In addition to its regular income, an estimated $40,000 would be needed for the remainder of the year. A potential national conference was discussed but was deferred in favor of a meeting with the state chairmen from the middle western states. Jane Addams’ resignation from the Legislative Reference Committee was accepted.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-04-13

Creator(s)

Progressive Party (1912)

Minutes of the August 7-8, 1912, meetings of the Progressive National Committee. Committee organization was discussed. Oscar K. Davis was elected secretary and George W. Perkins was elected chairman of the Executive Committee. Appointment of most other officers was referred to the chairman, in consultation with the party’s candidates for president and vice president. Jane Addams, Frances Kellor, Isabella W. Blaney, and Jean Gordon were appointed as members-at-large of the Progressive National Committee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-08

Creator(s)

Progressive Party (1912)