Child care

President Roosevelt invites Hannah Kent Schoff to a conference about the care of orphans in America. Roosevelt believes that it is better for children to be raised in family homes than in orphanages, and comments on developments in Massachusetts where they have been very successful in placing children in welcoming homes with foster parents. He hopes that Schoff will be able to attend.

Copies of this letter are also being sent to a number of other authorities from different states connected with child care, education, charities, social settlements, and various religious institutions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

President Roosevelt tells Ernest Hamlin Abbott that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt had triumphantly quoted Abbott’s article to him, and that she had always said that it was best to let nursery quarrels settle themselves. Both Roosevelts appreciated the article.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-08

President Roosevelt asks if Columbia University President Butler can bring his daughter Sarah Schuyler Butler to stay the night at the New Willard on December 4, and at the White House on December 5, when they entertain the Speyers and Burgesses.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-24

President Roosevelt thanks Anna Roosevelt Cowles for sending a recent photo of her son, William Sheffield Cowles Jr. Edith Roosevelt is going back to Sagamore Hill shortly to look after the children and prepare for the permanent move to the White House. Roosevelt will miss her, especially while he continues to recover from his leg injury, but he has more pressing matters that require his attention, such as the coal strike.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1902-10-13

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt writes about Edith Roosevelt’s critical condition and recent surgery; while she is in great pain, the doctors are optimistic about her recovery. Roosevelt discourages Anna Roosevelt Cowles from visiting, as there are many family friends present and there is little she could do for Edith.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1898

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt is concerned over the recent USS Maine explosion and Edith’s increasing fever. He is very grateful to Anna Roosevelt Cowles for taking care of Alice Roosevelt.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1898-02-17

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt is impressed with Alice Roosevelt’s letter-writing; he agrees that the environment at the Roosevelt home may have been overwhelming for her. Edith Roosevelt is recovering slowly but Theodore Roosevelt Jr.’s health is improving more quickly.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1898-02-23

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt describes the latest theory about Edith Roosevelt’s serious illness and the circumstances under which surgery may be necessary. He is extremely grateful to Anna Roosevelt Cowles for continuing to take care of Alice Roosevelt.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1898-03-06