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Senator Dixon jokes that early indications show Jack Johnson leading Booker T. Washington for the vice presidency on the Progressive Party ticket.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-05
G. M. Darrow heard a speech by J. M. Dickinson and gives his opinion on it. Darrow also expresses support for Theodore Roosevelt and discusses issues relating to the education and treatment of African Americans. Darrow is an employer of African Americans in Mississippi and Alabama and supports their rights.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-01
Collector Thompson had a conference with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, New York, regarding the political situation in Alabama. Roosevelt is considering a southern trip to dispel some rumors regarding his attitude towards the South. The author is upset that Roosevelt had given the impression that he would not appoint African Americans to office in the South, but has acted other wise.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-26
George Harrison Barbour supports President Roosevelt and his decision to host Booker T. Washington at the White House. In the past several days, newspapers have printed much criticism of the president, “from southern persons especially.” He claims that the general public supports Roosevelt. Barbour concludes by declaring that if a man is moral and a good citizen, the color of his skin should not matter. As long as Roosevelt continues to hold such a position, he will retain Barbour’s full support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-21