Argentina

Letter from Joaquim Francisco de Assis Brasil to Elihu Root

Joaquim Francisco de Assis Brasil, Secretary General of the 3rd International American Conference, transmits a resolution to Secretary of State Root thanking the United States for the actions it took to help successfully mediate a peace agreement between Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. He asks Root to transmit the resolution to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-26

What do you know about it

This pamphlet advertises travelogues by Frank R. Roberson and presents his credentials for the quality of his work. Many people in the United States know very little about South America, so Roberson offers travelogues on Panama, the east coast of South America, Chile and the Andes, and Peru and Bolivia, in addition to resources about other parts of the world.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-03

Memorandum concerning the Brazilian dreadnoughts now building in England

A memorandum containing summary of Commander Simon P. Fullinwider’s letter from December 6, 1907, which criticizes Brazil’s construction of large and expensive dreadnoughts and says they may be Japan’s project. He recommends the United States ready their fleet accordingly and dismiss Japanese men aboard the ships, who he thinks could be spies. Commander Sims writes that the officers will learn more while in Rio, and he shares Fullinwider’s concerns about “foreign servants” and enlisted men sharing confidential information.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Andrew Drain

Theodore Roosevelt cannot meet with James Andrew Drain. He will be taking a six week break and then campaigning until election day.

Collection

America

Creation Date

1914-07-06

Letter from Corinne Roosevelt Robinson to John Wallace Riddle

Corinne Roosevelt Robinson congratulates John Wallace Riddle on his appointment as ambassador to Argentina. She is glad for him in every way but one; she is sorry for all who have been welcomed to his home. Robinson asks that he try to be two places at once.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1921-11-13

A reciprocity congress

Newspaper article supporting a proposed reciprocity congress to review tariffs and reduce duties.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-05

Reciprocity

The writer argues in favor of removing the American tariff on hides. The writer asserts that no American industry will be harmed and valuable concessions can be acquired from hide producing countries, particularly Argentina.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-28

Note on the importance of the Panama Canal

Theodore Roosevelt notes the importance the Panama Canal holds for South American countries as well as the United States. He believes Colombia will benefit most by the connection of its Pacific and Atlantic ports, but also sees potential for Argentina and other countries.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915

The Jew in Russia

Arnold White reviews the “deplorable” condition of Russian Jews and claims that a “racial dislike” is behind the conflict between Jews and Russian peasants. The conflict is only held in check by the Russian government.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-27

Castro, the cut-up

Cipriano Castro, former president of Venezuela, is dressed like Napoleon I. He is on board a ship with the presidents of “Uruguay, Chile, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, [and] Argentina” standing in the background. Caption: For the sake of peace and quiet, why doesn’t South America ship him to some St. Helena?

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1911-08-02

Address by Curtis Guild Jr. on Grant Day in Des Moines, Iowa

Lieutenant Governor Guild of Massachusetts delivers a speech at an event commemorating President Ulysses S. Grant in Des Moines, Iowa. Guild reminds Iowans of their special connection to Grant, as Iowa regiments were key in his first great victory of the American Civil War, the Battle of Fort Donelson. Guild points out how Grant’s administration saw the beginnings of a lot of contemporary issues, like the fight between the gold and silver standard, the corruption of machine politics, and the ills of the spoils system. Guild does, however, defend Grant against his harshest critics, stating that Grant did punish many of the instigators of scandals like Credit Mobilier and the Whiskey ring, and that Grant’s idea to annex the Dominican Republic seems less extreme in light of recent South American upheavals.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt has received Kermit Roosevelt’s letter about visiting Sao Paolo, Brazil, and everyone was interested in reading about Kermit and Belle Roosevelt setting up their new home. The book about the Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition has been sent to all members of the expedition through the Brazilian ambassador. Roosevelt describes the “delightful Xmas” at Sagamore Hill with all of his children, except Kermit, and three grandchildren. He reflects on the war and views Germany as “clearly ahead” and Austria growing stronger. Roosevelt admires German efficiency, which is greater than the efficiency of the Allies, and the Allies are infinitely more efficient than the United States. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan are the “worst creatures” to lead the nation in foreign affairs. Roosevelt believes the United States should have countered the “unscrupulous” behavior of Germany and intervened on behalf of Belgium. He has signed a three year contract with Metropolitan Magazine to publish his social and political views.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1914-12-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit on his animosity towards Englishmen who will not fight in the war but will go watch football games. He says he has been writing about the war and strongly disapproves of President Wilson’s administration of foreign affairs. Roosevelt gives updates on Archie at Harvard, Quentin at Groton, and Ethel and her husband returning from a trip. Roosevelt hopes Belle is doing better in the heat and is enjoying his duty to be lazy and enjoy himself.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1914-12-02

Letter from Harold Bolce to Theodore Roosevelt

Harold Bolce sends a report he has written on the trade of the United States with Oceania, Asia, and South America. Bolce argues that Pacific region markets are miniscule compared to the possibilities in Argentina and Brazil.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Belle Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about Kermit Roosevelt’s work in Argentina. Roosevelt gives his impressions on President Wilson’s handling of the war, as well as an update about other family members.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1915-02-17

In the Argentine, the army; sport

As part of his series on South America for The Outlook, Theodore Roosevelt inspects the military and discusses sports in Argentina.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1914-04-04

Telegram from Emilio Frers to Theodore Roosevelt

Emilio Frers, President of the Argentine Social Museum, sends thanks from Museo Nacional Argentino and best wishes.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1913-12-07

Speech to welcome Theodore Roosevelt to Argentina

Speech welcoming Theodore Roosevelt to Argentina, praising Roosevelt and former Secretary of State and War Elihu Root. Speech also welcomes Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt who was traveling with her husband at the time.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1913-11

Letter from Jennie E. Howard to Theodore Roosevelt

An American teacher in Argentina praises Theodore Roosevelt and thanks him for visiting Argentina.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1913-11

Notes from Theodore Roosevelt to Walker Martinez

Record of a conversation between Theodore Roosevelt and Walker Martinez at Santiago, Chile. Roosevelt had hoped to treat Chile, Brazil, and Argentina the same way, but found he could not do it. He described a row over a comment he made about Argentina and Brazil, which was inaccurately published by the Argentinian government.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1913-11-26