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John Barrett writes to President Roosevelt to discuss the factors surrounding Japanese immigration. Barrett provides analyses of labor shortages, government involvement in regulation, and the motivations of groups and individuals who oppose immigration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-08
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say his travel plans to Harvard and Groton have leaked out, and mentions an article he read. Roosevelt also describes going for horseback rides through the snow, as well as a gift some sailors from the Louisiana gave to Mother. He adds that San Francisco mayor Eugene Schmitz and the school board have arrived to discuss letting Japanese children into their schools. Kermit appears to have taken notes on the back of the envelope.
1907-02-09
Angel Gallardo, the president of “Comite Argentino de la Exposicion Universal de San Francisco de California-1915,” thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his expressions of good will towards Argentina and assures that representation at San Francisco exposition will be complete and brilliant. English translation is enclosed.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11-08
An allegorical female figure labeled “San Francisco” is being tortured “on the rack” by a cast of medieval-looking executioners labeled “Cement Dealer, Lumber Dealer, Iron Workers’ Union, Steel Trust, Bricklayers Union, Building Materials, [and the central figure] Greed” in the aftermath of the 1906 earthquake and fire that destroyed much of San Francisco. Caption: “Generosity” is easy when you can get your money back with interest.
There are many possible subtexts to Carl Hassmann’s brutal and explicit allegory of systemic political corruption in San Francisco. Or it might a “simple” indictment of the current administration’s mismanagement there, spectacular as it was.
A female figure holds out a crown labeled “The New Frisco,” fashioned after a city skyline. A bear sits on the ground next to her and, in the background, are 16th or 17th century sailing ships. The context of this cover cartoon is the destruction of San Francisco three weeks previous, and the city’s hopes for renewal.
This Hassmann cover, an elegant and sunny poster-like statement, was Puck‘s first response to the horrendous San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906, approximately three weeks earlier. Exigencies of planning, publishing, and distributing a weekly magazine with a cover date that was usually a week later than the printing sometimes led Puck to miss events related to daily headlines, or address them after the major components of the story.
Scrapbook contains photographs and ephemera from the Roosevelt and Alexander families. It particularly focuses on the marriage and early married life of Eleanor Butler Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Other subjects touched on include travel to Yellowstone National Park and Europe, art, fashion, high society, and World War I. The scrapbook ranges from 1908 to roughly 1917. Most of the photographs and documents also have their own individual records in the digital library.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1908-1917
President Roosevelt, responding to an appeal from Jacob Riis on behalf of Captain John Flood of the New York City police force, says he does not want to write F. V. Greene directly, but he encloses a letter for Riis to use at his discretion. Roosevelt relates that during his recent trip to San Francisco, he mentioned Riis in a speech, and several Danish immigrants approached him after to express their pride in Riis as an American.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-11
President Roosevelt thanks Secretary of War Taft for the efforts of the army to provide relief to San Francisco following the earthquake that devastated the area. Roosevelt recalls other instances in which the army has provided similar relief, and affirms that the army has met these challenges “in noble fashion and with an efficiency which justified to the full its equipment in men and means.” Item includes shorthand and typewritten text.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-28
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks H. Le Baron Smith for the suggested slogan and tells Smith he will send it on to headquarters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Reverend MacFarlane that Roosevelt has already left for his Pacific Coast campaign trip. Roosevelt will be in San Francisco on September 18 and then will move on to Santa Barbara. Roosevelt will attend church on Sunday morning.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt sends a letter of thanks to Russell W. McMurran. Roosevelt relays that he forwarded his letter to Governor Johnson of California and suggests that McMurran contact Johnson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-17
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks S. Lazar for his letter to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-26
Theodore Roosevelt writes to George M. Savage to discuss the California political campaign. Roosevelt notes various democratic supporters, including Justice O’Dell, Thomas Hickey, Dr. Gaininni, and Mat Sullivan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-19
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Mr. and Mrs. Bancroft for their support, and sends his love to their children.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-13
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks F. F. Beale for his letter about the Panama Canal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary discusses the enclosed letter from the Pension Department to Alexander L. Lucas. He explains why he was placed in New York City and why he cannot be immediately transferred to San Francisco.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-28
Theodore Roosevelt writes to James William Porch and agrees that it would be appropriate if the first ship to go through the canal was one belonging to the New Orleans Progressive Union.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-18
In a reply to Arthur Hamilton Lee, Theodore Roosevelt describes the activities and achievements of the Roosevelt family, including the impending birth of his grandchild to Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Eleanor Butler Roosevelt. Roosevelt expresses relief at the end of his public speaking career and is more preoccupied by his interest in natural history than in politics, including his upcoming article, “Revealing and Concealing Coloration in Birds and Mammals.” Roosevelt then goes on to discuss politics, including his approval of the current British king, expresses frustration with the American people, and discusses President Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-27
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks John F. Davidson for the business cards and the address book he sent.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-25
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Louis W. Rapeer that Roosevelt does not have a copy of the address which he seeks, but that he should contact the Pacific Theological Seminary for a copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-18