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Assemblyman Roosevelt is unaware where a sketch of his life could be found. He provides a brief outline of his life with particular emphasis on his political activities.
1884-05-01
In this article, Theodore Roosevelt presents arguments in favor of community action and rendering service to others. He describes the activities of a civic association that has achieved great benefits for its community and proposes it as a model for others to follow. He concludes by noting that an individual doing genuine, disinterested service for others may find himself to be the greatest beneficiary.
1917
1902 printing of Proceedings of February 14, 1878, Union Club Meeting in New York City remembering the good works and character of Theodore Roosevelt, Senior. The proceedings include a review of events by William E. Dodge Jr. and a letter, read at the meeting, from Dodge to Joseph Hodges Choate.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1878
Two men labeled “Charity Worker” address an over-sized man sitting on a throne, taking money from a box labeled “Rents,” into which two men labeled “Rent Collector” and “Agent” pour money, and putting it into a basket labeled “Organized Charity.” In the background are run-down tenement buildings. Caption: Charitable Worker — We thank you for your generous contributions for the relief of the suffering poor, but why don’t you replace those rookeries with model tenements and relieve their miseries in that way? / Tenement-House Owner — Why? Why because, if I did, the city would fine me with increased valuations and heavier taxes.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1911-03-01
William Emlen Roosevelt has just returned from Washington and asks President Roosevelt if he should purchase a book of pictures of prominent men at a cost of $100 for the benefit of General Charles Henry Grosvenor. He wonders if there is anything that Grosvenor has done for the nation that warrants his support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-20
Senators Perkins and Bard have submitted a list of California citizens that could serve as a committee to receive donations for the victims of the volcanic eruption on Martinique.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-13
Professor L. Valenzi writes to Vice President Roosevelt to ask for his assistance. He has included several newspapers with his letter in order to establish his credentials as an editor and journalist, a professor of Roman and Greek archaeology, and as a supporter of President McKinley and Vice President Roosevelt. Valenzi explains that his current position is very bad, as he has had to pawn most of his belongings and is having to go hungry much of the time. He writes to Roosevelt to ask for help, and believes that Roosevelt will show some generosity. Valenzi asks for a rail pass to come to Washington and explain his situation in person. This document includes a preface in Italian, and then two copies of the information described here–one in Italian, and the other in English.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
Elizabeth Strong Worthington writes on behalf of her friend, Mrs. L. C. Bowman, a survivor of the Plum Creek Massacre of 1864. Mrs. Bowman has been widowed a second time and is in need of assistance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
Effie Elliott requests assistance for herself and her mother, who is a widow. Elliott says they are poor and she herself is an invalid, and she appeals for money to get through the winter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
John Scott appeals to Theodore Roosevelt for a job on the train.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1891-04-09