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Bell, Alexander Graham, 1847-1922

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Letter from Joseph H. Zerbey to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Joseph H. Zerbey to Theodore Roosevelt

On behalf of the people of Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, Joseph H. Zerbey invites Theodore Roosevelt to the county’s centennial celebration as the first county to mine anthracite coal. Additionally, they are celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the county’s participation in the Civil War. President William H. Taft has agreed to attend if able. Zerbey describes the county’s demographics and political alignments. He asks Roosevelt for a tentative acceptance with the understanding that Roosevelt’s schedule may change.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-14

Chronology January 1871 to December 1878

Chronology January 1871 to December 1878

Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1871 to December 1878. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s trip to Europe and Egypt, Roosevelt’s entrance to Harvard, the death of Theodore “Thee” Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s trip to Maine, and Roosevelt meeting Alice Hathaway Lee.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association

Creation Date

1985