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John Barrett sends a copy of his book “Pan-American Union: Peace, Friendship, Commerce” to Theodore Roosevelt and hopes Roosevelt will look through the book when he finds time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-08
A. K. Fisher writes to Theodore Roosevelt that he received a copy of Roosevelt’s book African Game Trails from Edgar Alexander Mearns for Christmas. Fisher says he is anxious to receive signatures from the naturalists who went to Africa with Roosevelt. Fisher concludes his letter by asking for Roosevelt’s autograph.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-03
On behalf of F. G. Sherrill, Frederick J. H. Kracke requests an autographed book from Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-23
J. E. K. Herrick references his interview with Theodore Roosevelt in Chicago, where the two discussed farm life in Illinois. Herrick has enclosed a copy of The Farm Home, published in Illinois with the purpose of applauding farmworkers. Herrick requests that, after reading the enclosed work, Roosevelt dictate a message to be received by The Farm Boys and other agricultural workers in the area.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-20
Alexander Robertson expresses his admiration of Theodore Roosevelt and his book, The New Nationalism. Robertson has enclosed a copy of his own book, Papal Conquests, and explains his concerns about the Catholic church’s relationship with various world powers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-17
Louis W. Rapeer asks Theodore Roosevelt for a copy of the speech he recently gave for the University of California. Rapeer is writing a book about public opinion and public education, and would like to cite Roosevelt’s views on the subject.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-12
Melville B. Mahurin would like to get Theodore Roosevelt’s opinion on five subjects, and hopes to publish them together as a book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-23
Frederick A. Stokes sends Theodore Roosevelt a proof of the introduction Roosevelt wrote for the book Lassoing Wild Animals in Africa. He asks that Roosevelt return the proof with any desired changes. Stokes recalls some comments Roosevelt made about the hunting trophies in New York’s Harvard Club, and is glad that the letter Roosevelt suggested be written to the club produced a favorable result. In a handwritten note, Stokes asks if Roosevelt has been sent a copy of Admiral Robert E. Peary’s book The North Pole, and offers to send him a copy if he is interested.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-15
On the suggestion of White House usher Irwin H. Hoover, Ernest H. Holton sends Theodore Roosevelt a book with the hope of having it autographed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-27
Noah Seaman, superintendent of Sagamore Hill, informs William Loeb that he received his letter and has shipped, by express, three books. He wishes Loeb and his family a happy New Year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-31
Alma Curtin thanks President Roosevelt for his previous assistance in helping publish her husband Jeremiah Curtin’s books, The Mongols and The Mongols in Russia. She describes the manuscript about Mongol myths and religion that her spouse wrote before his death, and asks if Roosevelt would be willing to mention the work to a publisher. This would greatly increase the chances of it being published.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-02
Nicholas Longworth encloses a book that the author would like William Loeb to give to President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-27
George Haven Putnam is enclosing a royalty check for the Collier Edition of Roosevelt’s Works. Peter Fenelon Collier has a few more of the special editions to sell, but is confident that they will be purchased.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-16
Ralph Delahaye Paine is proud to report that his wife had a baby and both are in good health. Paine and his wife sincerely appreciate the letter and note of congratulations from President Roosevelt. Paine’s book, The Praying Skipper and Other Stories, will be published this week.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-31
Attorney General Moody writes to President Roosevelt first discussing material that Moody found objectionable in The Sexual Life, a book by Dr. Malchow. Then Moody goes on to discuss a legal case involving Malchow and his book. Moody mentions several key figures, including physicians, who have petitioned for a pardon for Malchow.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-09
Elisha Ely Garrison informs William Loeb that he does not want Loeb and President Roosevelt to think that it is him who is requesting that the phrase “With President Roosevelt’s Permission” be included in the book on which Robert Grier Cooke is working. Garrison does not think Cooke will push the matter too much.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-29
Elisha Ely Garrison informs President Roosevelt about the progress of the book The Roosevelt Doctrine and asks for a portrait to be included in the front of the work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-21
List of four books on topics related to Theodore Roosevelt, including two on foreign policy, one on John Burroughs, and one on Roosevelt’s exploration of the River of Doubt in South America by Candice Millard. While the rest of the entries are limited to name and author, Millard’s entry includes an excerpt from a favorable review. A picture of Theodore Roosevelt sitting in front of large ship model as Assistant Secretary of the Navy occupies most of the page.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2006
This article explains the history and work of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) from its beginnings as the Roosevelt Memorial Association in 1919. It notes the association’s efforts to preserve sites important to the life of Theodore Roosevelt such as his birthplace and home. It discusses the TRA’s work with Harvard University, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary in Oyster Bay, New York. The article lists some of the TRA’s publications, notes its sponsorship of student contests, and discusses the governance and leadership of the association.
An advertisement for the Roosevelt Savings Bank of Garden City, New York, listing its various branch offices, follows the article.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1980
This article explains the history and work of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) from its beginnings as the Roosevelt Memorial Association in 1919. It notes the association’s efforts to preserve sites important to the life of Theodore Roosevelt such as his birthplace and home. It discusses the TRA’s work with Harvard University, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary in Oyster Bay, New York. The article lists some of the TRA’s publications, notes its sponsorship of student contests, and discusses the governance and leadership of the association.
An advertisement for the Roosevelt Savings Bank of Garden City, New York, listing its various branch offices, follows the article.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1980