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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Marion Foster Washburne that Roosevelt is away, but he will bring her letter to Roosevelt’s attention when he returns.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-18
Theodore Roosevelt is very happy that James A. B. Scherer enjoyed his book, Game Trails. Roosevelt will always remember his “delightful” visit to Pasadena, California.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-02
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Thomas E. Watt that Roosevelt’s itinerary is full, with multiple stops in California. Therefore, making the arrangements that Watt’s requests is impossible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells E. A. Montgomery that Roosevelt would like to see him when he comes to Pasadena, but he does not know if his schedule will allow it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-01
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary suggests that Loye Miller contact President Scherer of Throop Polytechnic Institute regarding Roosevelt’s Pasadena itinerary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-21
Frank Harper writes to James A. B. Scherer regarding the Pasadena arrangements for Theodore Roosevelt’s California tour.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-20
Theodore Roosevelt accepts Meyer Lissner’s invitation and discusses the schedule for Roosevelt’s visit to Los Angeles, California.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-20
Theodore Roosevelt informs Leslie W. Laumeister that he is unable to accept his invitation. He cannot add more stops on his trip to California. He is making arrangements through Governor Hiram Johnson and his son Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary shares Roosevelt’s California itinerary with James A. B. Scherer. If possible, he proposes Roosevelt give the Throop lecture in Pasadena instead of Los Angeles. He suggests Scherer contact Governor Hiram Johnson to make arrangements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-23
Theodore Roosevelt writes to President Baer of Occidental College to inform him that he has asked President Scherer to contact Governor Johnson to see if he can get to Pasadena without conflicting the arrangements he is making for Roosevelt in Los Angeles.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-23
Webster Merrifield inquires from Theodore Roosevelt a quote in support of the Arroyo Seco for a meeting to be held at the Men’s Club of the Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Merrifield retells Roosevelt of a time Roosevelt visit Pasadena, California and being struck by the sights of the Arroyo Seco, a quote from Roosevelt would be great for the movement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-20
Walter Gibon asks Theodore Roosevelt if, prior to his upcoming speech there, he would speak a word of encouragement to the Christians of Pasadena, California, who are working to prevent Sunday sports being allowed in their town.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-21
Meyer Lissner asks Theodore Roosevelt if he wishes to make any changes to his hotel arrangements given Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s wish to return to Los Angeles on the night of the twenty first rather than remain in Pasadena for the night.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-11
James A. B. Scherer and Meyer Lissner send Theodore Roosevelt their suggested itinerary for his upcoming visit to Los Angeles and Pasadena, California.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-01
Scherer, James A. B. (James Augustin Brown), 1870-1944; Lissner, Meyer, 1871-1930
Meyer Lissner confirms to Frank Harper that the arrangements have been made for hotel accommodations for Theodore Roosevelt’s party while he is staying in Pasadena and Los Angeles, California.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-26
James A. B. Scherer is grateful there are no changes to Theodore Roosevelt’s arrangements for his visit to Pasadena and Los Angeles and lists the proposed itinerary. However, he regrets Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt cannot attend Helen Newell Garfield’s invitation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-21
E. F. Scattergood appreciates Theodore Roosevelt’s work in assuring Los Angeles has an ample and reliable water supply. He sends a report with information on the aqueduct’s power feature for Roosevelt to read before visiting the city. Scattergood discusses the proposed amendments to the city’s charter concerning public utilities and agrees with Roosevelt that private ownership under effective public control is more desirable than universal municipal ownership.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-20
President Scherer of Throop Polytechnic Institute tells Frank Harper that he cooperated with Meyer Lissner at every stage in attempting to schedule Theodore Roosevelt’s visit. He provides brief details of possible locations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-09
James A. B. Scherer, President of Throop Polytechnic Institute, has spoken with California Governor Hiram Johnson and seen the telegram Frank Harper sent to Johnson. Johnson’s only concern is about public meetings in Los Angeles and San Francisco that have already been arranged for Theodore Roosevelt, as well as invitations to dinners and night lectures.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-07
James A. B. Scherer says that the wishes of Theodore Roosevelt and California Governor Hiram Johnson are the top priority on Roosevelt’s upcoming trip to California. However, he notes some difficulties in changing the schedule in regards to a lecture at Pasadena when arrangements have already been made.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-06