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A description of the goals and methods of the Roosevelt Home Club. The club will acquire the birthplace of President Theodore Roosevelt and preserve it as a historic landmark; promote the concept of American citizenship as “typified” by Roosevelt; and preserve all data relating to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-28
By-laws and history of Federal Lodge, No. 1, the Masonic Lodge in Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
The Constitution of the Republican Association Twenty-Second Aldermanic District was sent to President Roosevelt by William D. Brush as part of Roosevelt’s invitation to be the first honorary member of the group.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-16
By-laws of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) that contain eight articles that define topics such as the qualifications for membership, the powers and terms of the board of trustees, the business of the executive committee, and the roles and responsibilities of the TRA’s officers. An introductory note provides a brief history of the TRA and its predecessors, the Roosevelt Memorial Association and the Women’s Theodore Roosevelt Association. Three photographs showing James R. Garfield with Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, Gifford Pinchot with his son, and Hermann Hagedorn, appear among the by-laws.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2000
Constitution, by-laws, and current membership of the International Lyceum Association of America.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05
Document outlining the creation, bylaws, and rules of the Constitution Club of the Borough of Manhattan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-15
Pamphlet lists the officers and by-laws of the Farmers’ National Protective League. A handwritten note points out that they are a nationally chartered organization.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904
The University of California at Berkley establishes bylaws for the Pacific Theological Seminary and E. T. Earl Lectureship. The Pacific Theological Seminary was incorporated for the purpose of “educat[ing] men for the Gospel Ministry.” Its bylaws account for the selection of its trustees, standing committees, board of visitors, president, and board of instructors and define their roles and expectations of church affiliation. Provisions are also made for alterations and amendments to the bylaws. The E. T. Earl Lectureship is a foundation conceived to ensure “the adequate presentation of Christian truth” by bringing Christian scholars of renown to the campus. Their goal will be to “illustrate and disseminate Christian thought, and minister to Christian life.” The bylaws account for the management of lectures and the allocation of funds.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-22
President of the National Rifle Association of America James Andrew Drain explains the merits of his organization to President Roosevelt, and asks him to join the organization as a lifetime member. Roosevelt will need to pay a $25.00 fee, of course.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-16
Certificate of incorporation and by-laws of the United States Steel Corporation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-17