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Robert A. Kirk informs Ralph H. Cameron that Joseph H. Kibbey and Dwight B. Heard support a Theodore Roosevelt organization in Arizona. Kirk sends Cameron a copy of the declaration required of members.
1912-01-26
Theodore Roosevelt Thanks Louis W. Buckley for asking him to become a member of the Honorary Advisory Board of the first Kansas Land show but he must refuse. Roosevelt is part of hundreds of organizations and is trying not to join anymore because he does not want to be part of any organization unless he can be an active member, which he cannot do.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
Theodore Roosevelt believes in such associations that Myron T. Herrick mentions, but does not know how to go about getting them. Roosevelt requests Herrick send anything he has written on the subject .
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
Theodore Roosevelt thanks William Pigott for the information from the Alaska Square Deal League and hopes Pigott saw his articles regarding the need to develop resources in Alaska in a way that protects the interest of the people who live there. Roosevelt is interested in organizations who are working towards this goal, but cannot himself take part in such organizations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
Franklin William Hooper requests Theodore Roosevelt attend a meeting to establish the National Association for the Preservation of the American Indian. The association will especially seek to preserve the North American Indians in Arizona and New Mexico who live in isolation but whose traditions, arts, industries, and towns are “historic monuments of an ancient culture.”
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1911-12-16
Benjamin F. Harris updates Theodore Roosevelt on the progress being made of the Federal Field Demonstration movement, which began during the Roosevelt administration. The movement is spreading to other states through the work of various bankers associations and asks Roosevelt for any suggests on Federal Field Demonstration legislation or agricultural education in the states.
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1911-12-13
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna that he arrived safely at Chimney Butte Ranch. He set off for the other ranch and was forced to spend the night in an abandoned hut. He was glad to see Bill Sewall and Will Dow again and is looking into starting a stockmen’s association. Roosevelt would like Anna to send him three or four blank checks from his checkbook as he needs them immediately.
1884-11-23
President Roosevelt informs Hamlin Garland that Garland has the “material for an excellent club” but that Roosevelt cannot accept while he is still president. Roosevelt promises to accept the invitation with pleasure if he happens to be in Chicago after the presidency and Garland renews the invitation.
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1907-09-11
President Roosevelt tells the Committee of Admissions of the Union League Club that William L. Swan should be admitted.
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1906-12-27
Seward S. Travis encourages Theodore Roosevelt to accept the invitation by the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce to speak before the State Association of Academic Principles, and other allied organizations, on the cause of Education.
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1911-10-03
John B. Burnham thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter and has sent copies to interested parties. He asks if Roosevelt would mind being an elected member of the American Game Protective and Propagation Association.
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1911-09-21
J. Hampton Moore invites Theodore Roosevelt to attend the Fourth Annual Convention of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association in Richmond, Virginia, and encourages him to speak in support of inland waterways.
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1911-09-14
Homer D. Warren tells William Loeb that he had not heard of the New York Society of Detroit before, but upon learning about it, he asked a reliable newspaper man to look up information about it. Warren enclosed the material in his letter and believes it would be all right for President Roosevelt to become an honorary member.
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1907-09-07
Walter Franklin is writing to William Loeb to return President Roosevelt’s receipt for his lodge dues. Franklin also extends on behalf of the brethren of the Matinecock Lodge and individually the compliments of the season, a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-17
Members’ book of the Washington Biologists’ Field Club. Originally published March 14, 1904, this document contains corrections as of June 9, 1905. Document contains historical information about the club, officers, bylaws, information for members, list of members, and sketch of Plummers Island, Maryland.
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1905-06-09
Harry Bouton reports to Frank Harper that while Theodore Roosevelt cannot speak at the People’s Institute of Jersey City, he promised to write a letter for the first meeting. He lists the organization’s purposes for Roosevelt’s reference.
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1910-11-30
Theodore Roosevelt regretfully informs Murdo McKenzie that he is too busy to attend the American National Live Stock Association.
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1911-12-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to George R. Howe about his letter and the enclosed letter from Judge Lindsey. He appreciates the consideration, but he does not want to be connected with any further institutions or movements. Roosevelt notes that he only joins an organization if he will be able to be an active member and that is an impossibility. He is also unable to write any letters of endorsement.
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1911-07-06
Theodore Roosevelt was happy to hear from Gist Blair, but he must inform him that it is not possible for him to take part in the work of the Peabody Board, as his affiliation with it was part of his duties as President. Roosevelt is sorry that he cannot be of more help, but he believes that any letter from Blair to the gentlemen mentioned would receive consideration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-28
Theodore Roosevelt would give a speech for John Appleton Stewart if it was at all possible for him to do so, but it is not. Every time Roosevelt accepts one invitation to speak he receives a hundred more. Roosevelt would like to accept many of the invitations from groups “doing admirable work,” but doing so would prevent him from doing any work of his own.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-28