Associations, institutions, etc.

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ruth E. Granger

Theodore Roosevelt greets the boys of the Roosevelt Athletic League through his letter to Ruth E. Granger, and congratulates all those who will take part in the 1911 meeting. Roosevelt expresses his confidence in the public school system and the athletic training they provide. Roosevelt also hopes that girls may soon receive just as much attention for their athletic endeavors as the boys do.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-25

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Alden P. White

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary explains to Alden P. White that while Roosevelt appreciates the conference of honorary membership in the Hawthorne Memorial Association, for personal reasons, he does not want to accept it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-25

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Lambs Club

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks the Lambs Club for the invitation but he cannot attend.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-24

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Gustav Bassler

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary explains to Gustav Bassler that while Roosevelt appreciates the conference of honorary membership in his association, for personal reasons, he does not want to accept it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. Franklin Jameson

Theodore Roosevelt thanks J. Franklin Jameson and the officers of the American Historical Association for electing him as vice president. In accepting, he asserts that his involvement will not entail work or financial responsibility.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-12

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Waldo Horton

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges Waldo Horton’s letter. Roosevelt cannot accommodate the many requests he receives for statements to read at meetings.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-13

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Edwin Morrell

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Edwin Morrell for the offer of membership in his Bureau. However, Roosevelt does not want to join any society that he cannot actively participate in.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leonard Wood

Theodore Roosevelt asks Major-General Wood to help Emerson Hough purchase a modern Springfield Armory rifle.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-06-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Cornelia Bryce Pinchot

Theodore Roosevelt cannot be President of the society but has written them a letter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-08-31

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald B. Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt is pleased with Archibald B. Roosevelt’s letter and believes the camp is doing “just exactly what it ought to do.” Roosevelt says that he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt are leaving on a trip today and he believes it will be good for her health. He asks Archibald to fill in and send the application for enrollment in the American Legion at his earliest convenience.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-07-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Mrs. Horace Russell

Theodore Roosevelt will be unable to call out different institutions by name because it would create jealousy, but he is still very interested in Mrs. Horace Russell’s letter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-01-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederic Louis Huidekoper

President Roosevelt congratulates the Army League of the United States on the patriotic work they do.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-01-04

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William T. Hornaday

Theodore Roosevelt regrets he cannot join another order. In the spring he hopes he can visit William T. Hornaday and take lunch.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1913-01-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas M. Cooke

Theodore Roosevelt thanks The Society of the Chagres through Thomas M. Cooke for the honor they conferred upon him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-23

Letter from John E. Miller to Theodore Roosevelt

John E. Miller again invites Theodore Roosevelt to speak at the Illinois State Teachers’ Association’s upcoming meeting.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Homer Folks

President Roosevelt concurs with the conclusions of the White House Conference on the Care of Dependent Children that a permanent voluntary organization would be beneficial. In order to try to secure adequate support and financing for such an organization, Roosevelt asks Homer Folks to form a committee with Thomas M. Mulry and James E. West.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas M. Mulry

President Roosevelt would like to establish a permanent voluntary organization as suggested by the Conclusions of the Conference on the Care of Dependent Children. Roosevelt asks Thomas M. Mulry, along with Homer Folks and James E. West, to form a committee to determine if there would be adequate financial support for such an organization.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James E. West

President Roosevelt would like to establish a permanent voluntary organization as suggested by the Conclusions of the Conference on the Care of Dependent Children. Roosevelt asks James E. West to form a committee, along with Homer Folks and Thomas M. Mulry, to investigate whether there is adequate financial support for such an organization. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Milliken Parker

President Roosevelt believes in the movement of the Southern Commercial Congress and wishes he could join, but it is out of the question. Roosevelt thinks that there are many possibilities for good under John Milliken Parker’s presidency of the organization.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard A. Northcott

President Roosevelt thanks Richard A. Northcott and the committee of the Old Neuenheimers’ Society for the congratulations. He regrets that he will be unable to attend the dinner they have invited him to. Roosevelt looks forward to meeting E. R. Logan, Town Magistrate of Nairobi and member of the society.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-30