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Constitution and list of members of the National Institute of Arts and Letters

Constitution and list of members of the National Institute of Arts and Letters

The constitution for the National Institute of Arts and Letters, and a list of deceased members. The National Institute of Arts and Letters was founded by the American Social Science Association and is limited to 200 members. A subgroup of this Institute is the National Academy of Arts and Letters, and the members of this group are elected from the larger Institute and include no more than 30 people.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905

Creator(s)

American Social Science Association

Letter from Robert Underwood Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Robert Underwood Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Robert Underwood Johnson does not believe that President Roosevelt is prohibited from participating in the Academy of Arts and Letters because of his office. Roosevelt was selected for membership based on his merits but does not have to participate. Johnson thinks that an Academy would be greatly beneficial for the country if established.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-23

Creator(s)

Johnson, Robert Underwood, 1853-1937

Theodore Roosevelt: Man of Letters

Theodore Roosevelt: Man of Letters

John A. Gable asserts that Theodore Roosevelt must be understood not just as a man of action, but as an accomplished thinker, intellectual, and writer. He cites as proof the many publications Roosevelt produced, from letters to works of history and natural science. Gable stresses Roosevelt’s work in the field of history and believes that his knowledge of history contributed to his success as President. He notes the literary organizations that Roosevelt belonged to and his friendship with many of the leading intellectuals of his time.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1975

Creator(s)

Gable, John A.

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay

President Roosevelt feels he and Secretary of State Hay should focus on the arbitration treaties and the San Domingan protocol rather than the Newfoundland treaty. Roosevelt received a membership invitation to the Academy of Arts and Letters. Uncertain if he should accept, he shares his thoughts on the ridiculous nature of such “foolish” academies.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919