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Patrick Egan, Vice President of the United Stores Association, sends Theodore Roosevelt materials about the cooperative business model.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-23
President Roosevelt acknowledges British Ambassador Bryce’s interest in the United States Country Life Commission and explains its origins. Roosevelt has long been interested in farm life and especially the work and hardships of women in farm life. The President’s interest became action when he learned about the success of the Irish farm cooperative movement from Horace Curzon Plunkett. Roosevelt would like to extend his thanks through Bryce to Plunkett and the Irish for their influence on the United States. Roosevelt considers farmers the foundation of American greatness and progress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-03-02
Winona de Clyver is hopeful that Theodore Roosevelt will assist her in raising money, perhaps through the staging of a play, to raise money to allow Irish children to be taught Irish in schools. The English government has agreed to allow this and it is already being done in many schools. She also discusses at length efforts to get Irish farmers to join co-operatives to improve their financial position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-10