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President Roosevelt thanks Herbert Keightley Job for the book—probably The Sport of Bird-Study, which was published that year. Roosevelt is pleased to hear of a feature that Job is writing for Outing magazine, and he looks forward to receiving a set of pictures Job took on a recent trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-15
President Roosevelt feels that Ernest McGaffey’s newly published collection of essays demonstrate his status as “one of the writers who add credit to American literature.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-12
President Roosevelt complains to George Otto Trevelyan about the “amount of utterly worthless written matter published in America.” He sends Trevelyan a few American books that he thinks are good which were published during the last year. Roosevelt also tells Trevelyan about his recent trip through the South, where he was received with enthusiasm.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-08
President Roosevelt returns the manuscript to Martha Macomb Flandrau Selmes and states he was unhappy with the ending. He wishes the heroine conducted herself with virtue.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-23
President Roosevelt thanks Lady Gregory for the book of poems and songs that she sent. He thinks she will be amused to know that his wife and children knew some of the stories, having been told them by their Irish nurse and maids. Roosevelt reflects on the literary future of the United States, especially regarding the impact that new immigrants may have.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-08
Hermann Speck von Sternburg asks President Roosevelt to consider suggestions for promoting American literature in Europe and states he is glad Karl Muck, a German conductor, has been granted leave to act as the musical director for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Sternburg also encloses information on Germany’s problems in North Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-04
Baron Tauchnitz asks permission to dedicate the 400th volume of his “Edition” on the history of American literature to President Roosevelt. Tauchnitz expresses his desire to include Roosevelt’s most popular works and the possibility of Roosevelt selecting the works to be included in the cheaper edition.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-29
Text of a speech reviewing the literary achievements of North Dakota and North Dakotans. Theodore Roosevelt is specifically mentioned as beginning his literary career in North Dakota with Hunting Trips of a Ranchman.
State Historical Society of North Dakota
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Theodore Roosevelt examines the characteristics of the novels of Warrington Dawson, including their unique elements and distinct American setting, which is notable because Dawson’s audience is largely European.
1909-04-22
President Roosevelt compliments Robert Grant on the observations in his book, The Undercurrent, shares his own opinions on society and politics, and invites Robert Grant and his wife to an upcoming musical.
1906-12-18
Theodore Roosevelt finalizes arrangements for his upcoming visit with Robert Grant, requesting to have William Roscoe Thayer join them for dinner. He also compliments Grant on his recent articles.
1912-01-30
President Roosevelt responds to Robert Grant’s letter of August 30, 1905, regarding a doctor, gives him his literary opinion on Captain Craig, and briefly comments on diplomatic affairs with the Japanese.
1905-09-02
President Roosevelt comments on his recent meeting with Robert Grant’s son and suggests further discussing Grant’s 1905 publication, The Orchid and foreign relations on their next meeting.
1905-07-06
President Roosevelt compliments Robert Grant on his publications, Unleavened Bread and The Undercurrent, and shares a letter passed along to him by Mrs. Roosevelt dated November 10, 1904. Roosevelt also thanks Grant for a recently received copy of The Undercurrent.
1904-10-25
President Roosevelt gives Robert Grant his opinion on a pending marriage’s social implications and attempts to arrange a meeting with Grant to discuss the “problems” mentioned in his publication, The Undercurrent.
1904-08-25
Vice President Roosevelt thanks Robert Grant for his letter and inquires when the two may meet to discuss problems touched upon in his novel, Unleavened Bread.
1901-03-05
Theodore Roosevelt regrets he will be unable to attend the meeting in honor of William Dean Howells. Roosevelt was influenced by Howells’ writings and sees him as an important part of American literature.
1917-02-28
Theodore Roosevelt read and enjoyed Boy’s Town. He then comments on William Dean Howells’s speech on Rudyard Kipling.
1890-12-26
James B. Connolly is glad President Roosevelt enjoyed his stories of the Gloucester fishermen. He believes these men represent a type of manly virility that is good for the nation. Connolly enjoyed The Virginian but has not read Blazed Trail, which Roosevelt recommended.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-04
Margaret H. Welch would like a meeting with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, New York to discuss a literary matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-08