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Vote of the negroes

A newspaper article discusses the consistency of the Negro vote for the Republican party, while the Democratic party continues to try and sway them. The article breaks down the percentage of Negro voters and their impact on elections. Included is a table showing the percentage of Negro votes by numbers in all of the northern Republican states. The article questions if the elimination of these votes would impact the presidential elections.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-25

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Thomas Lafayette Rosser to Theodore Roosevelt

Thomas Lafayette Rosser believes that Mr. Braxton is perfect for the work they are planning and, since Braxton is a Democrat from a good family, he can reach the class of men they need. There must be an understanding that work will only be done if lynching stops in the South and African Americans are treated kindly.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-20

Creator(s)

Rosser, Thomas Lafayette, 1836-1910

Letter from Booker T. Washington to Theodore Roosevelt

Booker T. Washington regrets that he could not meet with President Roosevelt in New Haven, Connecticut. He has prepared a list of African American men who would be good candidates for the position of civil magistrate in Washington, D.C.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-24

Creator(s)

Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915